GIF to WebP

Drop a GIF and get an animated WebP that plays the same but is usually a fraction of the size — or an APNG with full colour.

About this tool

Animated WebP: The Smaller GIF

Every modern browser plays animated WebP, which makes it a drop-in replacement for GIFs on websites.

Same Animation, Smaller File

Each frame keeps its delay and the loop count; only the area that changed between frames is stored, and the quality slider trades size for detail.

Or APNG

APNG keeps every colour and soft transparency, without GIF's 256-colour limit.

Back to GIF Any Time

Pick GIF in the same tool to convert the other way, with colour and lossy controls.

How to use it

  1. Drop a GIF.
  2. Choose WebP (or APNG) and the quality.
  3. Compare the size with the original.
  4. Download the animated WebP.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded?

No. Toolula reads, edits and saves the animation inside your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, and it keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

Which browsers support animated WebP?

Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (14 and later) and Opera on desktop and mobile. Writing WebP needs Chrome, Edge or Firefox; Safari can choose APNG instead.

Will transparency be kept?

Yes. Transparent areas of the GIF stay transparent in WebP and APNG.

Is it free?

Yes — no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on the number of files.