Convert

GIF to WEBP converter

Convert GIF to WEBP for free, right in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

    Converted on your device · never uploaded · Free limits

    Where it runs
    On your device
    Free allowance
    Unlimited
    Typical time
    Usually under 5 seconds
    Sign-up
    Not needed

    What happens to your GIF

    WEBP uses lossy compression. At the default quality the difference is very hard to see and the file is usually much smaller.

    This conversion runs inside your browser, so the file is never uploaded. Files over 60 MB are sent to our server instead, and deleted within 60 minutes.

    How to convert GIF to WEBP

    1. Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the GIF files, or drop them onto the page. You can add several at once.
    2. Convert to WEBP The conversion starts on your device straight away. Nothing is uploaded.
    3. Download Tap Download to save the result.

    What is a GIF file?

    An old image format limited to 256 colours that is still used everywhere for short animations and reaction images.

    Every browser and messaging app plays GIFs.

    More about GIF files

    What is a WEBP file?

    Google's modern web image format. It can be lossy or lossless, supports transparency and animation, and is usually 25–35% smaller than an equivalent JPG.

    Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 14+ open WEBP. Older Windows Photo viewers may need a codec.

    More about WEBP files

    Questions

    Is converting GIF to WEBP free?

    Yes, completely. This conversion runs on your device, so there is no daily limit and no sign-up. We never ask you to pay after you have converted.

    Is it safe to convert my GIF files here?

    Yes. The conversion happens inside your browser, and the file never leaves your phone or computer.

    How long does GIF to WEBP take?

    Usually under 5 seconds. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.

    Can I convert GIF to WEBP on my iPhone or Android phone?

    Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.

    How do I open a WEBP file?

    Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 14+ open WEBP. Older Windows Photo viewers may need a codec.

    Convert GIF to other formats

    Convert other files to WEBP