Convert a GIF to WebP
Free · No signup · Files are processed for the conversion only — never stored.
- Preserves animation.
- Images aren't stored anywhere remotely.
- Totally free. No strings.
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GIFs run the web these days. But there's a trade-off if you're putting one on your website — the file sizes are usualy huge. Convert any animated GIF file to a modern WebP version, significantly reducing file size, and preserving animation.
How to Convert GIF to WEBP
- Add an image. Drop an image file into the converter box, or flip the toggle and paste an image URL.
- Convert. Click the convert button. The image is converted to WEBP in a moment.
- Download. Save the converted WEBP file to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a GIF image converted to WebP?
The conversion runs on PicPerf's image processing service: the GIF is decoded frame by frame and re-encoded as WebP, keeping the animation, frame timing, and transparency. The file is processed for the conversion only and never stored.
Does converting GIF to WebP preserve animation?
Yes. Animated GIFs become animated WebP files with frame timing preserved, and transparency is kept as well.
How much smaller is a WebP file compared to the original GIF?
It depends on the image, but WebP typically encodes the same visual content substantially lighter than GIF. Photographic or gradient-heavy frames see the largest savings, while simple two-color graphics shrink less.
Why is WebP a better choice than GIF for the web?
WebP supports true-color frames, alpha transparency, and modern compression, so it usually delivers the same animation at a fraction of the file size — which means faster page loads and better Core Web Vitals.
Which browsers support animated WebP?
All major modern browsers support animated WebP, including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. Very old browsers may fall back to showing only the first frame.