Image Converters

GIF to WebP Converter

Convert GIF images to WebP format for smaller file sizes and better web performance. The tool extracts the first frame and encodes it as WebP with adjustable quality. WebP is supported by all modern browsers and achieves 25 to 35% smaller files than PNG at equivalent quality.

Browser-only, no upload needed Original file untouched Instant download

Drop your GIF file here

or click to browse

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All image processing uses your browser's Canvas API; files never leave your device

Features

  • Converts the first GIF frame to WebP with adjustable quality
  • Quality slider from 60% to 100%
  • Preserves image dimensions from the original GIF
  • Shows file size comparison after conversion
  • Supports both animated and static GIFs
  • All processing runs locally in your browser

How to use it

  1. Drop a .gif file onto the upload area or click to browse.
  2. Set the WebP quality level using the quality slider.
  3. Click Convert. The first GIF frame is encoded as WebP.
  4. Click Download .webp to save the file.

Use cases

  • Converting GIF icons to WebP for web performance optimization
  • Replacing GIF images with WebP thumbnails on web pages
  • Extracting GIF frames as WebP for use in image galleries
  • Reducing the file size of GIF-based social media preview images

Limitations

  • Only the first frame is converted; animated WebP output is not supported.
  • WebP support in very old browsers (IE11, Safari 13 and earlier) is limited.
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Questions & answers

Frequently asked

Why convert GIF to WebP instead of PNG?

WebP achieves better compression than PNG at equivalent visual quality, making it ideal for web delivery. Use PNG when lossless output is required for tools that do not support WebP.

Which frame is converted?

The first frame of the GIF. For static single-frame GIFs, the entire image is converted.

Is my GIF uploaded to a server?

Your file or text is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.

Is WebP supported everywhere?

WebP is supported in Chrome, Firefox, Safari (since 14), and Edge. For older Safari versions, a PNG fallback may be needed.