Why convert GIF to WebP
- Reaction GIFs and loops that are too heavy for a website or app.
- Cutting a chat or sticker pack's size.
- Replacing GIF with a format that supports full colour.
How to convert GIF to WebP in ConvertX
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Open Image Converter
On the Home screen tap Image Converter.
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Select your GIF files
Tap "Select image files" and pick the GIF images (.gif). On desktop you can also drag them in from Explorer or Finder.
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Choose WebP as the target
In the output format list choose WebP.
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Optional settings
Add a rename pattern (use {name} for the original file name), turn on "Keep photo details" if you want camera and location data copied into WebP, and pick an output folder (Android default: Pictures/ConvertX).
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Start the batch
Tap "Convert N images". The Queue opens and processes them in order; you can stop one file or the whole batch.
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Find the results
When the batch finishes, the summary shows the files converted and the space saved. Tap View Library to browse them, or find them in the output folder.
What to know before you convert
- Animation and loop count are preserved; frame timing is preserved.
- Some very old apps don't play animated WebP; test the destination first.
- Converting to any other target (JPG, PNG, AVIF, BMP, TIFF) gives the first frame only.
GIF vs WebP: what changes
| GIF | WebP | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless: always | Lossless: optional |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Keeps EXIF in ConvertX | No | Yes |
| ConvertX reads it | Yes (Android 9+) | Yes |
| ConvertX writes it | No | Yes |
| Extensions | .gif | .webp |
GIF: The 1987 format that refuses to die. 256 colours, animation, big files. WebP: Google's web format: about a third smaller than JPG, with optional transparency and lossless mode.
Nothing is uploaded
ConvertX converts on the device. There is no server, no account and no file size or count limit beyond your storage. Location and camera details are removed from every output unless you turn on "Keep photo details" (WebP can carry them).
Frequently asked questions
Does the WebP stay animated?
Yes. GIF to WebP is the one pair in ConvertX that keeps animation.
How much smaller will it be?
Usually 60–90 % smaller, depending on the GIF's size and colour count.
Can I make the GIF itself smaller instead?
Yes, the compressor recompresses GIFs and keeps them animated, but the saving is smaller than converting to WebP.
Related
- About GIFThe 1987 format that refuses to die. 256 colours, animation, big files.
- About WebPGoogle's web format: about a third smaller than JPG, with optional transparency and lossless mode.
- GIF to PNGConvert GIF to PNG offline (first frame)
- WebP to JPGConvert WebP to JPG offline, in bulk
- PNG to WebPBulk convert PNG to WebP offline
- Compress GIFCompress GIF files offline, keep the animation
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