GIF to WebP Converter
Animated WebP carries 24-bit color and real alpha — no more 256-color banding — while typically cutting file size 30–60% versus GIF. Ideal for websites and modern apps; pick APNG where WebP isn't accepted.
How to use
- 1
Drop in a GIF (or animated PNG/WebP to recompress).
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Choose WebP or APNG output and set quality.
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Trim, crop or resize first for even smaller files.
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Download and embed with a plain <img> tag — it just works.
Platform limits reference
| Platform | Limit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| WebP browser support | All modern browsers | Chrome/Firefox/Safari 14+ |
| APNG browser support | All modern browsers | Falls back to first frame on ancient IE |
| Discord attachment | < 10 MB | WebP animates inline |
| Slack | < 5 MB typical | WebP previews as animation |
Frequently asked questions
›WebP or APNG — which should I pick?
WebP is usually smaller and supports lossy+alpha simultaneously; APNG is lossless-only so it's bigger, but it's the safer pick where an uploader whitelists PNG/APNG only (e.g., Discord stickers).
›Does animated WebP work everywhere?
Every current browser renders it in <img> tags. Some legacy apps, email clients and forums still don't — for those, GIF or MP4 is safer.
›Does WebP keep GIF's transparency?
Yes — and better. WebP supports 8-bit alpha, so semi-transparent edges survive, where GIF forces hard 1-bit cutouts.
›Can I control the quality?
The quality slider maps to WebP's q:v parameter (0–100). 75–85 is the sweet spot; below 50 you'll see smearing on gradients.
›Why can't I set a frame-exact duration?
Video-style outputs (WebP/APNG/MP4) are resampled to a constant frame rate internally — the visual timing is preserved, but per-frame delays are equalized.