Convert GIF to WebP

A practical, local workflow for converting GIF to WebP with optimo.

Last updated: 2026-03-18

To convert GIF to WebP, run npx optimo animation.gif --format webp. WebP can replace GIF for many animations with much smaller files. Optimo handles format conversion and optimization in a single step.

Command

Convert a file by targeting the output format:

npx optimo animation.gif --format webp

Tip: add --dry-run to preview changes.

Why convert?

  • WebP can replace GIF for many animations with much smaller files.
  • Useful when you want animation plus transparency options.

Format notes

GIF
Legacy animated image format that is still widely used for simple loops.
Optimize GIFCompress GIFResize GIFGIF guide
WebP
Modern image format with great compression and broad browser support.
Optimize WebPCompress WebPResize WebPWebP guide

More from GIF

GIF → MP4GIF → WebMGIF → AVIFGIF → JPEGGIF → PNGGIF → HEIC

More to WebP

HEIC → WebPPNG → WebPJPEG → WebPAVIF → WebPJPEG XL → WebPSVG → WebP

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert GIF to WebP?
Run "npx optimo animation.gif --format webp" in your terminal. Optimo handles the format conversion and applies optimization in a single step.
Why convert GIF to WebP?
WebP can replace GIF for many animations with much smaller files. Useful when you want animation plus transparency options.
Does converting GIF to WebP lose quality?
Optimo uses sensible defaults that balance file size and quality. For lossless conversion (where possible), omit the --lossy flag. Add --dry-run to preview the result before committing.