Convert GIF to WebM.
Convert an animated GIF to a tiny, efficient WebM video — much smaller files with smooth playback.
GIF to WebM: the smallest way to ship an animation
WebM (VP9) is one of the most efficient formats for short motion — often even smaller than MP4, and rendered natively by every modern browser. That's why sites quietly serve their "GIFs" as WebM behind the scenes. Converting a bulky GIF to WebM can cut the file size dramatically while looking better.
WebM or MP4?
For a website or an HTML5 <video> tag, WebM is the lean choice. If you're sharing to arbitrary devices, apps or chats, GIF to MP4 has broader support. Either beats a raw GIF on size.
Better colour, too
GIF is stuck at 256 colours per frame; WebM carries full 24-bit colour and smoother motion, so gradients and detail that band in a GIF come through cleanly.
How it works
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Upload your GIF
Drop a file or pick one from your device. Private by default.
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Convert with ffmpeg
ffmpeg encodes the animation to a VP9 WebM — smooth, full-colour and far smaller, no paid API in the loop.
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Download
Grab your WebM.
Often far smaller than the original GIF
Smooth playback, full 24-bit colour
Private uploads, auto-deleted after 1 hour
No watermark, no signup to try
Free and open-source engine (ffmpeg)
GIF to WEBM
Animated GIFs are heavy and limited to 256 colours. Converting to WEBM keeps the animation but as efficient, full-colour video — far smaller files and smoother playback for the web or social.
Common questions
Is it free?+
Yes — convert GIF to WebM free. No signup, no watermark, no daily cap.
Is my file private?+
Uploads go to a private bucket, are converted, and auto-delete after 1 hour. Files never touch a third-party converter.
Will the quality be good?+
Yes — the animation is encoded to VP9, WebM's modern codec, with full 24-bit colour and smooth motion at a fraction of the GIF's size.
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