Convert GIF to WebP
Image Squisher converts animated GIFs to animated WebP files locally. Frames, timing and transparency all survive, and the result is typically a fraction of the original size. Nothing uploaded.
Free · whole batches run in one go · no account · nothing uploaded
How to convert GIF to WebP
Three steps.
Drop your GIFs in
Animated and still GIFs both welcome, one or many.
Pick WebP as the output
Settings, Output format, WebP. (The Smaller size side also turns animations into WebP by default.)
Hit Squish
Animated WebP files come out under new names, still animating.
GIFs are quietly enormous
The GIF format is from 1987 and it shows: 256 colors per frame, no real video compression, and file sizes that grow ferociously with every frame. A five-second loop can easily outweigh a full-length HD video file per second of content.
Animated WebP does the same job with modern compression: the same animation at a fraction of the size, with proper transparency support. Browsers play it natively. If you’re putting loops on a website or into an app, this is the upgrade.
Good to know
- Frame count, delay and looping survive the conversion.
- Transparent GIFs keep their transparency.
- Everything happens on your computer.
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Questions, answered
Does it stay animated?
Yes. This is a conversion between animation formats, not a frame grab. The output plays exactly like the original.
Where does animated WebP work?
Every current browser. Some chat apps and older tools still prefer GIF, so keep the original if you need maximum compatibility.
Does it overwrite my originals?
Never. Finished files are written under new names, so the originals and the results live side by side.
Which platforms does it run on?
Windows, macOS and Linux. Same app, same engine, free tier on all three.
Same loop, fraction of the weight.
Download free and convert your first GIFs today.
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