GIF to WebP Converter
Extract a frame from a GIF and convert it to a modern WebP image for faster websites and smaller files.
Convert GIF to WebP
Upload or drag & drop GIF images to extract the first frame and export it as WebP
GIF · Up to 50 MB each
Convert GIF images to WebP format online with this free GIF to WebP Converter. WebP offers better compression than GIF and is supported in all modern browsers. All processing happens in your browser — no uploads, no registration required.
How to convert GIF to WebP
- Upload or drag & drop a GIF image into the converter.
- The browser reads the animation and extracts the first frame locally.
- Adjust WebP compression if you want smaller files or higher visual quality.
- Download the optimized WebP image ready for websites or web apps.
Why use this GIF to WebP Converter
Capture the first frame of an animated GIF and convert it into a modern WebP image.
WebP images typically produce smaller files than GIF while maintaining strong visual quality.
All decoding and conversion run locally in your browser without uploading files.
Tune WebP compression to balance image clarity and file size for faster websites.
Supported formats
GIF (animated)
WebP image
First frame of the GIF
Runs entirely in your browser
Frequently asked questions
No. The converter extracts the first frame of the GIF animation and saves it as a static WebP image.
WebP usually produces much smaller image files than GIF while maintaining good visual quality for web graphics.
Yes. The converter supports batch processing so several GIF files can be converted at once.
No. All image processing runs locally inside your browser using client-side technologies.
For most images, 80–85% WebP quality provides a good balance between compression and visual clarity.