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Convert your GIF file to WEBP

Convert image files with our easy to use and free tool. Our tool lets you upload a GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) file and from this, create a new image saved in the WEBP (WebP) format that you can then download and edit/use within image file editors or use for high definition printing applications.

How to Convert your GIF to WEBP Online?

Here are 2 simple steps to convert your GIF to WEBP.

Upload a GIF

Click the "Upload a GIF File" button and select a GIF to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your WEBP

Click the download link once completed to receive your WEBP file.

FAQ

How can I convert my GIF file to WEBP?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your GIF file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the GIF to WEBP conversion has completed, you can download your WEBP file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my GIF to WEBP?

We aim to process all GIF to WEBP conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.

How accurate is the GIF to WEBP conversion?

We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.

Is it safe to convert my GIF to WEBP on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the GIF file you submit to us. The resulting WEBP file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert GIF to WEBP on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our GIF to WEBP tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.

What if I am using an Ad Blocker, will that affect things?

Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our GIF conversion tool please consider white-listing our site. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits on some of our tools and processing/conversion times will be longer.

File format information for GIF to WEBP

ExtensionGIF
Full NameGraphics Interchange Format
TypeImage
Mime Typeimage/gif
FormatBinary
Open WithPaint.Net

Description

GIF files have been around since the mid-to-late 1980's and were introduced by CompuServe as a way to compress color images into small file sizes suitable for downloading which at the time most download speeds were limited. The format allows varying size color palettes up to 256-colors in total to be defined from a palette of 16 million colors.

Later on the ability to add animations to the GIF file format was added. GIF files became a popular image file format for the early internet due to the small size, large color palette and animation capabilities and is still popular today.

ExtensionWEBP
Full NameWebP
TypeImage
Mime Typeimage/webp
FormatBinary
Open WithPaint.Net, Photoshop

Description

The WebP format created to be a successor to the JPEG image file format features enhanced lossy compression resulting in smaller files to a comparable JPEG file. The format also supports lossless compression and animations making it possible to be used as an alternative to Animated GIF's.

The format has its limitations such as a maximum width of 16384 pixels. Support for displaying WebP images is well supported within most modern web browsers, with older browsers such as Internet Explorer requiring additional plugins to display the image content.

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