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GIF to WEBP Converter
Convert GIF to WEBP free, right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, no watermark.
Why convert GIF to WEBP?
GIF is limited to 256 colours, so photos come out banded and grainy. WEBP is the smallest common format with transparency, ideal for anything going on a website.
GIF vs WEBP
| GIF | WEBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | WebP image |
| Type | Raster (pixels) | Raster (pixels) |
| Compression | Lossless, 256 colours | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Opens in | Every device, browser and app | All modern browsers, patchy in desktop apps |
| File size | Small for graphics, large for photos | Smallest of the common formats |
| Best for | Short animations, simple graphics | Images on websites |
- Only the first frame of an animated GIF is converted.
- WEBP is lossy. Leave Quality on Full and the difference is hard to see; Balanced and Small make smaller files.
How to convert GIF to WEBP
Step 1: Drop your GIF files
Drag them onto the page or tap to pick them from your device. Up to 50 at a time.
Step 2: Converted in your browser
Filo reads each GIF and writes a new WEBP on your own device. Nothing is uploaded.
Step 3: Download your WEBP files
Save them one by one, or all at once with Download all. Your originals are untouched.
GIF to WEBP, answered
All FAQsIs my GIF file uploaded to convert it?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, on your own device. Your GIF file is not uploaded, and no account is needed.
Will converting GIF to WEBP reduce quality?
A little. WEBP is lossy, so some detail is traded for a smaller file. On Full quality the difference is hard to see; Balanced and Small shrink the file further. An animated GIF keeps only its first frame.
What's the difference between GIF and WEBP?
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a lossless raster format mostly used for short animations and simple graphics. WEBP (WebP image) is lossy, supports transparency, and is mostly used for images on websites.
Can I convert many GIF files at once?
Yes. Add up to 50 GIF files at a time. Each converted file uses one of your 3 free conversions, and they are converted one after another in your browser; Download all saves each WEBP as its own file. The Filo app is free for life, with no daily limit.
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