gif to webp converter
Convert GIF to WebP free — static and animated first-frame — no upload, no sign-up — works on Android, iPhone and desktop
ℹ️ Animated GIFs: this tool converts the first frame to a high-quality static WebP. Full animated WebP requires server-side processing — the first frame is perfect for thumbnails, previews and static use.
Tap to choose a GIF image
or drag and drop — max 20 MB
WebP quality
85
Smallest file← 85 recommended →Best quality
Converting…
WebP — base64 data URI (copy & use)
How to use this tool
1
Select your GIF file — tap the drop zone to browse your files app, gallery or desktop. Static and animated GIFs both accepted.
2
Set quality — 85 is recommended for GIF content. Since GIF uses only 256 colours, the WebP output will look sharper than the original at the same file size.
3
Tap convert — conversion runs instantly. For animated GIFs the first frame is captured and converted to a static WebP image.
4
Download or copy — save the .webp file to your device or copy the base64 data URI to use directly in HTML or CSS.
All conversion happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. No file is ever uploaded to any server. Your images stay completely private.
GIF vs WebP
| Colours | GIF: 256 max · WebP: millions |
| File size | WebP much smaller |
| Quality | WebP sharper |
| Transparency | Both support |
| Animation | GIF: ✅ · WebP: ✅ static here |
| Browser support | WebP 97%+ global |
Why WebP is better than GIF
GIF was created in 1987 and is limited to just 256 colours per frame. WebP supports millions of colours, produces sharper images, and creates files that are dramatically smaller — often 50–80% smaller than the same GIF.
Animated GIF note
Full animated GIF to animated WebP conversion requires server-side processing. This tool captures the first frame of an animated GIF as a high-quality static WebP — perfect for thumbnails, social media previews, and static image use.
FAQ
Why does my WebP look sharper than the GIF?
GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame. WebP supports full 24-bit colour, so the converted image has more colour detail than the original GIF.
Works on Android and iPhone?
Yes — Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone. No app needed.
Is my GIF uploaded anywhere?
No — everything runs in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
Can I convert the whole animated GIF?
Browser-based conversion captures only the first frame. For full animated WebP you need a desktop tool like FFmpeg or an online server-side converter.