GIF to WebP Converter
Convert a GIF image to WebP. Upload a GIF file, choose a quality level, and download a smaller WebP file.
Click to upload a GIF image
Your file is processed entirely in your browser
Recommended Settings
Pro Tips
- •WebP preserves transparency, so any alpha channel in your source image carries over to the output
- •Higher quality percentages preserve more detail but produce larger files - 92% is a good default balance
- •WebP typically produces smaller files than JPG or PNG at a similar visual quality
- •The whole file is converted locally in your browser - nothing is uploaded anywhere
Most Popular
Most users convert at 92% quality for a good balance of clarity and file size
When to Use This Tool
Convert images to WebP for faster-loading, modern websites.
Shrink file sizes significantly compared to older formats while keeping good visual quality.
Serve smaller WebP images to improve page load times and Core Web Vitals scores.
Use WebP for app or site assets where broad modern-browser support is guaranteed.
How It Works
Read the uploaded GIF file and decode it using the browser's native image support
Draw the image onto a canvas, preserving any alpha transparency
Encode the canvas as a WebP image at the selected quality using the browser's native encoder
Display the resulting WebP, ready to preview and download
100% Private
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Lightning Fast
Powered by Browser native Canvas API for optimal performance on modern browsers.
Secure
No data collection, no tracking, no sign-up required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WebP preserve transparency?
Yes. Any alpha transparency in your GIF file is preserved in the WebP output.
Will I lose image quality?
WebP can use lossy compression, so some quality loss is expected at lower settings. At 92% quality or higher, the difference from the source is usually barely noticeable.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The entire conversion happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your image never leaves your device.
Is WebP widely supported?
Yes. All modern browsers support displaying WebP images, and most image editors and operating systems can open them as well.
Can I convert multiple files at once?
This tool converts one file at a time. For batch conversion, you'd need to repeat the process for each file.