How to Convert GIF to WebP
This guide walks you through converting animated or static GIF files to WebP format using FastEdit. WebP produces significantly smaller files than GIF while preserving animation and transparency, making it ideal for web use.
Walkthrough
- 01
Open FastEdit
Go to fastedit.net and open the editor. No installation or account is needed. Everything runs in your browser.
- 02
Drop your GIF file
Drag and drop your GIF file onto the editor, or click to browse your files. FastEdit loads the file locally. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
- 03
Select WebP as the output format
In the output settings panel, choose WebP as the target format. For animated GIFs, the animation is preserved automatically.
- 04
Configure quality and size
Adjust the quality slider to balance file size and visual fidelity. If you need a platform size limit, use a matching preset when available, then adjust dimensions and frame rate if the export is still too large.
- 05
Preview and export
Use the side-by-side compare to check quality, then click Export to download your WebP file.
Small things worth checking
- WebP supports both animation and transparency, so it can keep the core behavior of an animated GIF while using better compression.
- Animated WebP files are typically 30-50% smaller than equivalent GIFs at the same visual quality.
- Use a platform preset when you need to meet a known file size limit, such as a Discord emoji or Telegram sticker.
- Enable frame deduplication to remove redundant frames and further reduce file size without visible quality loss.