GIF → WebP
GIF to WebP converter
convertexa converts GIF files to WebP locally in your browser using a dedicated image-gif engine. Nothing is uploaded: the file is read, converted and handed straight back to you as a download.
- Free, no sign-up
- Nothing is uploaded
- Works offline
- Quality
- Re-encoded
- Runs
- In your browser
- Max input
- 40 MB
- Status
- stable
Drop a file to convert
Everything happens on your device — nothing is uploaded.
or paste with Ctrl+V
How to convert GIF to WebP
- 1 Drop your GIF file here.
- 2 Choose WebP as the output format and adjust the options.
- 3 Convert and download the result.
About GIF and WebP
GIF supports only 256 colours and is best suited to simple graphics.
WebP supports transparency and is widely supported by modern browsers.
GIF files are read by the convertexa engine that ships with this page, so the conversion is identical whether you use this tool or the general converter. The output is produced with the same codec settings for every visitor, which means the same input always produces the same result.
Limitations
- Only the first frame of an animated GIF is converted.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a GIF file to WebP?
Add your GIF file to the box above. convertexa detects the format from the file content, applies the GIF to WebP conversion and gives you the result to download. The whole operation runs inside your browser.
Are my GIF files uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in a sandboxed worker on your own device. Your file never leaves the browser, and nothing is stored on a server.
Is the GIF to WebP conversion lossless?
No. WebP is a re-encoded format, so some data is discarded to reach the target format. GIF supports only 256 colours and is best suited to simple graphics.
Is there a size limit?
For reliable results keep the input under 40 MB. Very large files run out of memory in the browser rather than failing quietly.
Which browsers are supported?
Any current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari on a desktop. The conversion engines need WebAssembly and Web Workers, both of which are standard since 2018.