GIF to WEBM

Replacing animated GIFs with WEBM video is one of the easiest ways to speed up a website. WEBM files are usually far smaller, and unlike MP4, WEBM can keep the transparency of your GIF.

How to convert GIF to WEBM

1. Upload your animated GIF.
2. Click Convert.
3. Download the WEBM video.

GIF to WEBM features

• VP9 video with transparency (alpha channel) preserved.
• Usually a fraction of the GIF size.
• Plays in all modern browsers.

Using WEBM instead of GIF on a website

Use a video tag with the autoplay, loop, muted and playsinline attributes. It behaves like a GIF but loads much faster, which also helps your page speed scores.

How much smaller will my animation be?

It depends on the GIF, but animations with photos, gradients or many frames often shrink dramatically, because VP9 compresses changes between frames instead of storing every frame separately. Simple animations with few colours shrink less, but usually still load noticeably faster than the original GIF.

Frequently asked questions

Is transparency really kept?

Yes, transparent pixels in the GIF stay transparent in the WEBM file.

Can I use WEBM in emails?

No, most email programs do not play video. Keep GIFs for email.

Which browsers support WEBM?

Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera and recent versions of Safari.

Is the conversion free?

Yes, with no watermark.

Privacy, limits and file safety

Your files are processed on our own server, are never shared with anyone and are deleted automatically 60 minutes after processing. You can upload files up to 500 MB and 60 minutes long. No sign-up, no watermark and no software to install: it works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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