Convert GIF to WebP. Smaller files, transparency kept
GIF is a poor way to store a still graphic in 2026: its 256-color palette dates to 1987 and its files are larger than they need to be. WebP fixes both. Far better compression, millions of colors, and the alpha transparency GIFs rely on for logos and icons. This tool decodes your GIF with the browser’s native decoder and re-encodes it as WebP using Google’s codec compiled to WebAssembly, all on your device with no upload. For static GIFs the win is smaller, sharper files; note that animated GIFs are converted as their first frame only, since this produces a still WebP.
How it works
- Drop .gif files below. Several at once is fine.
- Pick a WebP quality; 75–85 balances size and fidelity.
- Download the .webp files.
Frequently asked questions
Does transparency survive the conversion?
Yes. GIF supports on/off transparency and WebP supports full alpha, so transparent regions come through intact. No white box behind your logo.
What about animated GIFs?
This tool outputs a still image, so an animated GIF is converted as its first frame. Animated-WebP output is not produced here.
How much smaller will the WebP be?
Usually meaningfully smaller, because GIF’s palette-based compression is weak by modern standards. Simple flat graphics see the biggest relative gains.
Is the GIF uploaded to convert it?
No. Both decode and encode happen in your browser through WebAssembly. Your file stays local, and conversion keeps working with the network off.