GIF to WebP Converter
Turn a GIF into a compact still WebP image, keeping any transparency.
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Accepted: .gif,image/gif · Max 24 MB
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About this tool
WebP can, in theory, hold animation, but this converter focuses on producing a still image: a single frame from the source GIF re-encoded as WebP. That still is typically much smaller than the equivalent PNG and often smaller than the GIF itself, which makes it a solid pick for thumbnails and preview images. Transparent pixels from the GIF are preserved because WebP supports alpha. The whole conversion runs on-device, so the GIF never leaves your browser. Convert one file at a time, up to about 25MB per run.
FAQ
No. This tool exports a single still frame; animation is not carried over.
Yes. WebP supports alpha, so transparent regions from the GIF are kept.
No. All processing happens in your browser.
WebP still frames are usually noticeably smaller than the equivalent PNG at similar quality.
More about this tool
How it works
- Choose a GIF to convert.
- The browser reads a single frame and encodes it as WebP.
- Download the still WebP file when the conversion finishes.
Features
- Single frame output — Animation is not preserved; only one frame is exported.
- Alpha carried over — Transparent GIF pixels remain transparent in the WebP.
- Compact result — WebP encoding produces smaller stills than PNG in most cases.
- Web-optimized — WebP is well-supported across modern browsers and CDNs.
- Runs locally — The GIF file is not uploaded to any server.
Supported formats
Input: GIF (single-frame export). Output: WebP (alpha preserved).
Input
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GIF gif
Output
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WebP webp
Common uses
- Lightweight thumbnails — Turn animated GIF previews into compact still WebP thumbnails.
- Modernising legacy graphics — Reduce the weight of old GIF-based icons and headers.
- Muted stills for feeds — Deliver a non-animated still where autoplay would be intrusive.
Limitations
- Animation is not preserved by this converter.
- Very old browsers may not display WebP.
- GIF's limited palette still constrains the source's color range.
- One file per conversion, up to about 25MB.