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Instantly convert your GIF files to WebP format right in your browser. No uploads, no registration, 100% free and private.
How to Convert GIF to WebP
Upload Files
Select your GIF files by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse.
Choose Settings
WebP is pre-selected. Adjust quality and metadata options if needed.
Download
Click Convert and download your WebP files instantly.
Why Convert GIF to WebP?
Converting from GIF to WebP is useful when you need smaller file sizes and All modern browsers support. GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) files can be converted to WebP (Web Picture Format) instantly using our browser-based converter — no uploads needed, completely free.
GIF vs WebP Comparison
| Feature | GIF | WEBP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Support | Universal | All modern browsers |
| Typical File Size | Variable (large for animations) | Small (25-35% less than JPG) |
| Best For | Simple animations, memes, icons | Web optimization, faster page loads |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely safe. PhotoFormatLab processes your files entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your images are never uploaded to any server — the conversion happens on your device. No one else can see or access your files.
WebP uses lossy compression, so there may be a very slight quality reduction. However, at our default quality setting of 90%, the difference is virtually imperceptible. You can adjust the quality slider to find the perfect balance between file size and quality.
Yes! You can drag and drop multiple files at once, or use our batch converter to process many files simultaneously. All conversions run in parallel on your device for fast results.
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) uses lossless compression and is best for simple animations, memes, icons. WebP (Web Picture Format) uses lossy compression and is best for web optimization, faster page loads.
There's no hard limit since processing happens on your device. However, very large files (over 50MB) may take longer to process depending on your device's capabilities. For best performance, we recommend files under 25MB.
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