Convert GIF to WebM

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Animated GIFs are one of the heaviest things you can put on a web page. Converting a GIF to WebM video often cuts the file size by 80–95% while playing back smoother, and WebM can keep the GIF's transparency.

How to convert GIF to WebM

  1. Add your GIF filesDrag them onto the drop zone above, or click to browse. Add as many as you like — they stay on your computer.
  2. Tune the settingsSet quality, frame rate and scale. Leave Transparency on to keep any alpha channel.
  3. Convert and downloadClick Convert. Each finished WebM file gets its own download button, or grab everything with Download all.

Why replace GIFs with WebM?

GIF stores every frame as a 256-colour image with basic compression, so files balloon quickly. WebM uses modern video compression with full colour, so the same animation is far smaller and looks better.

On a web page, use a muted, looping, autoplaying video tag in place of the image — it behaves just like a GIF, and your Core Web Vitals will thank you.

Frequently asked questions

How much smaller is WebM than GIF?

It depends on the animation, but reductions of 80% or more are common, especially for longer or full-colour GIFs.

Does GIF to WebM keep transparency?

Yes. With Transparency on, transparent pixels in the GIF stay transparent in the WebM (visible in Chrome, Firefox and Edge).

How do I make WebM loop like a GIF?

Use <video autoplay loop muted playsinline> in your HTML. Browsers only autoplay video that is muted.

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