GIF to WebP Converter
Convert GIF to WebP free — no upload, no signup
To convert GIF to WebP, drop your GIF images into the box below, click Convert, then Download. Fylo does the work inside your browser, so nothing is uploaded and there's no signup or watermark. WebP is far smaller than GIF and supports full transparency.
Drop images here
or tap to browse · paste with Ctrl+V · add many at once
Your files never leave your device
Higher keeps more detail; lower makes smaller files.
Advanced
Pixel-perfect output for graphics, screenshots and text.
Leave empty to keep the original size.
How to convert GIF to WebP
Add your GIF files
Drag and drop GIF files into the box, tap to choose them, or paste with Ctrl+V. You can add many at once.
Check the quality
Leave WebP quality at the default 80 or adjust the slider — higher keeps more detail, lower makes smaller files.
Convert and download
Click Convert, then download each WebP or get them all in one ZIP.
Why convert GIF to WebP?
GIF is one of the least efficient formats on the web. Converting still GIFs to WebP reduces page weight while keeping transparency, and WebP isn't limited to 256 colours if you edit the image later.
Does converting GIF to WebP affect quality or size?
Fylo converts the first frame to a still WebP. For flat graphics, enable Lossless in Advanced for pixel-exact output; for photographic GIFs the default lossy setting gives the smallest file. Animated GIF to animated WebP isn't supported yet.
What's the difference between GIF and WebP?
GIF is a 1987 format limited to 256 colours per frame with on/off transparency. It's still everywhere thanks to simple animation support, but it's inefficient for photos.
WebP is Google's web image format. It supports lossy and lossless compression, transparency and animation, and is typically 25–35% smaller than JPG at similar quality.
Learn more: GIF format guide · WebP format guide
| Property | GIF | WebP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (LZW), 256-colour palette | Lossy (VP8) or lossless (VP8L) |
| Transparency | 1-bit (on/off) | Yes — full 8-bit alpha |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Colour depth | 8-bit palette (256 colours) | 24-bit + alpha |
| Typical size, 12 MP photo | Not suited to photos | ≈ 1.5–3 MB |
| Support | Universal | All modern browsers (Safari 14+, 2020) |
| Best for | Simple animations, small flat graphics | Website images, e-commerce, blogs |
| Introduced | 1987 | 2010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much smaller is WebP than GIF?
For animations, Google measured lossy WebP files 64% smaller and lossless WebP 19% smaller than the equivalent GIFs. Still images see similar or bigger gains.
Can I convert an animated GIF to animated WebP?
Not yet — Fylo converts the first frame today. Animation support is planned.
Are my GIF files uploaded to a server?
No. Fylo converts GIF to WebP entirely inside your browser using a background Web Worker, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it's fast — there's no upload or download wait.
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