Will the animation be kept?

Yes. Every frame, the timing, and the loop are preserved, so your WebP plays exactly like the original GIF — just as a much smaller file.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. The entire conversion runs inside your browser on your own device. Your files are never sent to a server, so they stay completely private.

How much smaller will the file get?

It varies, but animated WebP is usually much smaller than the same GIF at similar quality. Use the quality slider to balance size and sharpness.

Does WebP work everywhere a GIF does?

Animated WebP works in every modern browser. The main exception is email — many email clients still prefer GIF for animations.

Can I convert several GIFs at once?

Yes. Add as many as you like, convert them in one go, and download them all together in a single ZIP file.

Convert GIF to WebP

Turn animated GIFs into WebP — every frame kept, files dramatically smaller, entirely in your browser. No uploads, no limits.

Every conversion happens on your device. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

Drop your images here

Or click to choose files — they never leave your device.

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Output formatWEBP

Quality: 80%

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100% in your browser
Keeps the animation
Free and unlimited

How to convert GIF to WebP

Add your GIF files
Drag your .gif files into the box above, or click to choose them from your device.
Press Convert
Set a quality level if you like, then hit Convert. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Download your WebP files
Save each animation, or grab them all at once in a single ZIP file.

Animation preserved

Every frame, the timing, and the loop are kept — your WebP plays exactly like the original GIF, just lighter.

Much smaller files

Animated WebP is typically far smaller than the same GIF, so your pages load faster without losing the motion.

Truly private

Your files are processed on your own device and never leave it — nothing is uploaded.

What is animated WebP?

WebP isn't just for still images — it also supports animation, the same way GIF does, with multiple frames played in a loop. The difference is the compression: WebP packs that animation into a much smaller file while keeping it sharp.

GIF is an old format limited to 256 colors and large file sizes. Animated WebP keeps full color and smooth motion at a fraction of the weight, which is why it's become the modern choice for animations on the web.

Why convert GIF to WebP?

Animated GIFs are notoriously heavy, and a few of them on a page can slow it right down. Converting them to animated WebP keeps the exact same motion while cutting the file size dramatically — one of the easiest speed wins for any site.

Faster pages mean a better experience for visitors and stronger Core Web Vitals, which search engines reward. For blogs, product pages, and anywhere you use animations, WebP gives you the same loop at a much lighter weight.

Animated WebP vs GIF — what changes?

WebP keeps everything that matters about your GIF — all the frames, the timing, the loop — but with full color and a far smaller file. For the web, it's simply a better version of the same animation.

The one place to keep GIF is email: many email clients still don't support animated WebP. For websites and apps, WebP wins; for newsletters, stick with GIF.

Other ways to convert GIF to WebP

Prefer a different route? Here are some options beyond this converter.

Windows & Mac

Install Google's gif2webp command-line tool (part of the libwebp toolkit).
Run: gif2webp input.gif -o output.webp
Add -q 80 to set quality, or -lossless to keep every pixel.

Image editors

Open the GIF in an editor that exports animated WebP.
Choose the export option and select WebP.
Confirm the animation is preserved before saving.

iPhone & Android

Most built-in tools don't export animated WebP directly.
Use a photo app that supports it, or
Use this converter right in your mobile browser — it keeps the animation.