Your files never leave your device. All processing happens in your browser.
Open the Img Stop GIF to WebP Converter and add your animated GIF. Set the quality with the slider, click Convert and download the animated WebP – the animation, timing and transparency are kept. Saving WebP works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Opera.
About the GIF to WebP
The Img Stop GIF to WebP Converter turns an animated GIF into an animated WebP. Every frame, the frame timing and the transparency are kept, but the WebP file is usually much smaller – which makes pages load faster and saves bandwidth.
A quality slider lets you balance file size and image quality. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded. Saving WebP files needs Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Opera; Safari can show WebP but cannot save it.
Key features
- Keeps the animationAll frames and their timing are carried over.
- Keeps transparencyTransparent areas stay transparent in the WebP.
- Smaller filesAnimated WebP is usually much smaller than the GIF.
- Quality sliderTrade a little quality for an even smaller file.
- Works offlineOnce the page has loaded, conversion needs no connection.
- Private and freeNo upload, no sign-up and no watermark.
How to use the GIF to WebP
- Add your GIF Choose or drop an animated GIF.
- Set the quality Move the slider – lower means a smaller file.
- Convert Click Convert and compare the new file size.
- Download Save the animated WebP.
GIF to WebP at a glance
| Price | Free, no watermark |
|---|---|
| Input | Animated or still GIF |
| Output | Animated WebP |
| Keeps | Frames, timing, transparency |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera (Safari cannot save WebP) |
| Processing | In your browser – files are not uploaded |
When to use it
- Speed up a website by replacing heavy GIFs with animated WebP.
- Improve page speed scores that flag large animated GIFs.
- Keep a transparent animated logo but cut its file size.
- Make animated stickers and emoji smaller for web apps.
Tips for the best result
- A quality of 75–85 usually looks the same as the GIF at a fraction of the size.
- Use Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Opera – Safari cannot save WebP files.
- Check where you will use the file: some apps and email clients still do not support animated WebP.
- Resize the GIF first if it is larger than it will ever be shown.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a GIF to WebP?
Add the GIF to the Img Stop GIF to WebP Converter, set the quality, click Convert and download the animated WebP. It is free and runs in your browser.
Does the WebP stay animated?
Yes. Every frame and its delay is kept, so the WebP plays just like the original GIF.
Is transparency kept?
Yes. WebP supports transparency, and it can even show smoother edges than GIF.
Why does it not work in Safari?
Safari can display WebP images but cannot create them in the browser. Use Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Opera to convert.
Learn more
- GIF – how animated GIFs, frames and palettes work
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