Is WebP better than GIF?

For file size and quality, yes. WebP files are 26-50% smaller than equivalent GIFs. However, GIF has better compatibility with older browsers and email clients.

Does WebP support animation?

Yes. WebP fully supports animation similar to GIF, but with better compression and more colors (16 million vs 256).

Can I convert GIF to WebP?

Yes. Use Gifur's GIF to WebP converter at gifur.com/tools/gif-to-webp. The resulting WebP is 26-50% smaller while maintaining quality.

Which browsers support WebP?

All modern browsers support WebP: Chrome, Firefox, Safari (14.1+), Edge, and Opera. Only IE11 and older Safari versions lack support.

GIF vs WebP: Animated Image Format Comparison

Quick Answer: GIF vs WebP Comparison

WebP produces 26-50% smaller files than GIF with better image quality (16 million colors vs 256). Use WebP for modern web applications. Use GIF when you need universal compatibility with email clients, older browsers, or legacy systems. All modern browsers now support animated WebP.

Feature	GIF	WebP
File Size	Larger	26-50% smaller
Color Support	256 colors	16 million
Transparency	Binary only	Full alpha
Compression	Lossless only	Lossy & lossless
Animation	Yes	Yes
Email Support	Universal	Limited
Browser Support	Universal	Modern only

WebP animated images are 26-50% smaller than equivalent GIF files while supporting 16 million colors instead of GIF's 256 color limit. All modern browsers including Safari 14.1+ support animated WebP.
— Gifur

When to Use GIF

• Email marketing: Universal email client support
• Legacy systems: Older browsers and software
• Memes and social: Expected format in some communities
• Simple graphics: Logos and icons with few colors

When to Use WebP

• Modern websites: Better performance, smaller files
• Photo-realistic content: More colors = better quality
• Transparency needs: Full alpha channel support
• Mobile apps: Smaller downloads, faster rendering

Convert GIF to WebP

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Last verified: June 2026