Convert GIF to WebP
Free GIF to WebP converter that runs entirely in your browser. No uploads, no signup required.
Drop GIF files here
or browse your device. Free, no signup required, no watermarks.
Files are processed on your device, never uploaded
Animated GIFs are converted using their first frame. To keep the animation, convert to a video format instead.
Three steps
How to convert GIF to WebP
Add your files
Drop GIF files into the box above, or click it to browse. Add several to batch convert.
Convert
WebP is already selected as the output. Hit Convert. Your browser does the work locally.
Download
Save each converted WebP file. Pro ZIPs whole batches in one click.
Graphics Interchange Format
GIF
GIF is the classic format for short looping animations and simple graphics limited to 256 colors.
WebP image
WebP
WebP is Google's modern image format that compresses 25 to 35% smaller than JPG or PNG at the same visual quality.
Why convert GIF to WebP?
GIF is the classic format for short looping animations and simple graphics limited to 256 colors. WebP is Google's modern image format that compresses 25 to 35% smaller than JPG or PNG at the same visual quality. Converting from GIF to WebP gets you the best of the target format wherever GIF falls short, whether that's compatibility, file size, or what your apps and devices can open. With FormatFusion the switch takes seconds and your files stay on your device the whole time.
Questions
GIF to WebP: common questions
Is this GIF to WebP converter free?
Yes. It is completely free with no watermarks and no account required, for files up to 1 GB each. Convert one file or a hundred.
Is it safe to convert GIF files here?
Safer than any upload-based converter. The conversion runs locally in your browser, so your GIF files are never sent over the internet and never touch a server.
Will I lose quality converting GIF to WebP?
WebP uses lossy compression, but we encode at 92% quality, which is visually indistinguishable from the original for photos while keeping files small.
Can I convert multiple GIF files at once?
Yes. Free converts up to three GIF files at a time. FormatFusion Pro batches without limits and downloads whole runs as a single ZIP.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. FormatFusion runs in any modern mobile or desktop browser. No app install needed.