Convert GIF to WebP online and keep the animation at a much smaller file size. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.
Convert WEBP to GIFDrag & Drop your GIF file here
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
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Upload your GIF
Drag in a still or animated .gif.
02
Convert to WebP
Start the conversion. Lossless WebP is used, or lossy WebP if it is smaller.
03
Download the WebP
Download each WebP, or several together as one ZIP.
GIF
GIF is a 1987 image format limited to 256 colors per frame, still used everywhere for short looping animations.
WEBP
WebP is Google's web image format, with lossy and lossless modes, transparency and animation.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
CompuServe released GIF in 1987, and it is still the default for reaction clips and simple animations. Each frame can use only 256 colors, transparency is on or off with no soft edges, and there is no sound. Animated GIFs get very large for their quality, which is why many sites now convert them to video behind the scenes.
TARGET
Google introduced WebP in 2010 to make web pages lighter. It can be lossy like JPG or lossless like PNG, keeps transparency in both modes and can be animated like GIF. Every current browser displays it, though some older desktop software and print services still don't accept it.
| Feature | GIF | WEBP |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | CompuServe | |
| File extension | .gif | .webp |
| Compression | Lossless, 256 colors | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | On/off only | Yes |
| Color depth | 8-bit palette | 8-bit per channel |
| Best for | Short animations and simple graphics | Web images and animations |
| Opens in browsers and phones | Yes, everywhere | Yes, all current browsers |
USE CASES
When you want a lighter animation for the web.
Speed up a web page
Replace heavy GIFs with smaller WebP animations.
Improve page-speed scores
Lighter images help Core Web Vitals.
Keep transparency on animated stickers
WebP keeps the transparent background.
Upload to a CMS that prefers WebP
WordPress and other CMS platforms serve WebP.
Make chat stickers
Several messaging apps use animated WebP stickers.
Reduce email or doc attachment size
Smaller animations are easier to share.
Optimize a product demo animation
Keep motion while cutting file size.
Store reaction GIFs more compactly
Save space on a large collection.
Replace GIF banners
Animated banners load faster as WebP.
Test how much WebP saves
Compare file sizes with your original GIF.
SUPPORTED FILES
Still and animated GIFs are supported.
Stay animated with the same frames and frame timings.
The GIF's loop count is kept. A GIF with no loop setting plays once.
Transparency is kept.
Become a still WebP.
Upload several GIFs and download the WebPs as a ZIP.
TROUBLESHOOTING
These explain most surprises.
01
The GIF had no loop setting, and that is kept. Most GIF tools set looping; check the original.
02
Some older desktop apps and print services don't support WebP. Keep the GIF for those.
03
Simple GIFs are already small. Dithered or photo-like GIFs shrink the most.
04
Lossy WebP is used when it's smaller, which can shift subtle colors.
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Many platforms re-encode animations on upload, whatever the format.
06
Check that the GIF animates in a browser.
Photoshop, GIMP, Preview and Paint can re-save images once installed. dragdropdo converts GIF to WEBP in the browser, on any device.
| What matters | dragdropdo | Desktop Image Editors |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, unless the app came with your computer. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~Phone editors rarely export other formats. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~Photoshop actions and GIMP scripts can; most apps go one image at a time. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Free (GIMP, Preview, Paint) to subscription (Photoshop). |
| Resizing and editing | ✓Not in the converter. The image is converted as it is. | ~Yes. Full editing tools. |
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert GIF to WEBP in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
Private by default
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.
No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
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The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a popular image format that supports both animated and static images. Known for its wide compatibility and ability to display short animations seamlessly, GIFs are extensively used in social media, advertising, and websites. Their small file size and efficient compression make them ideal for quick sharing and embedding without sacrificing quality, enhancing user engagement.
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