What changes when you convert GIF to WebP?
WebP uses compact image encoding. Converting from GIF can make the file smaller, but encoding may discard some fine visual detail.
- Add multiple images and process them together with the selected output format.
- Open the finished WebP file and check fine details, layout and compatibility in the app where you plan to use it.
Source formatWhat is a GIF file?
GIF is an old but universal format best known for short looping animations. It is limited to 256 colours, which makes it great for simple graphics and memes but poor for photographs.
How to open a GIF file
GIF opens in current web browsers and most image viewers; animated GIFs normally play when viewed in a browser.
Output formatWhat is a WebP file?
WebP is a modern image format from Google with lossy and lossless compression, transparency and animation support. It can reduce image size compared with older formats, although the result depends on the image and encoding settings.
How to open a WebP file
WebP opens in all current browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) and modern image viewers; very old software may need it converted first.