Convert GIF to WEBP - Free Online Image Converter
Online convert GIF to WEBP format with our fast and free image converter. No email or registration. Batch conversion up to 100 MB with advanced compression for high quality and smaller file sizes.
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Only GIF files will be accepted
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GIF to WEBP Conversion
GIF is a format known for its ability to support animations. However, it is limited to a palette of 256 colors, which can make photographs look grainy. GIFs are best used for simple graphics and small animations.
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior lossless and lossy compression for images on the web. WebP images are significantly smaller than PNGs and JPEGs, making them ideal for faster website loading times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both GIF and WebP support animation, but the quality difference is dramatic. GIF animations are limited to 256 colors per frame, creating visible banding and dithering in anything photographic or gradient-heavy. GIF also uses LZW compression that's inefficient compared to modern codecs - animated GIFs are notoriously huge (10-50MB for just seconds of animation).
Converting GIF to WebP unlocks millions of colors per frame, eliminating banding and dithering for photographic-quality animation. WebP animations are typically 64-80% smaller than equivalent GIF files while looking dramatically better - a 10MB GIF becomes 2-3MB as WebP with superior visual quality. WebP also supports smooth alpha transparency (256 levels vs GIF's binary on/off). Essential for modernizing old GIF animations, reducing bandwidth costs, improving page load times, or creating high-quality animated content for modern websites. Supported by all current browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari 14+, Edge).
Yes, Convertlet is 100% free to use. You can convert as many images as you want without any hidden fees or subscriptions.
Absolutely. All conversions happen securely. Your files are processed and then immediately deleted from our servers to ensure your privacy.
We support a wide range of image formats.
Input formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp, .gif, .svg, .heic, .heif, .avif, .bmp, .ico, .tiff, .dng, .eps.
Output formats: .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp, .avif, .bmp, .gif, .ico, .tiff.
You can convert between any of these formats easily.