GIF to WEBM Converter
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Use this GIF to WEBM converter to turn GIF files into WEBM right in your browser — ideal for web video, open-source playback and fast-loading clips. GIF uses lossless compression and WEBM uses lossy compression, so file size and quality can change.
When should you convert GIF to WEBM?
- To reduce file size and make uploading and sharing easier
- To get WEBM's built-in advantage: small for the web
- To move past GIF's common limitation: only 256 colors
- To open your files in apps that prefer WEBM
About GIF and WEBM files
GIF image
Strengths
- supports animation
- widely supported
- supports transparency
Limitations
- only 256 colors
- large files for video-like content
WebM video
Strengths
- small for the web
- open and royalty-free
Limitations
- limited support in some apps
- less common offline
GIF vs WEBM
| Format | GIF | WEBM |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | — |
| Best for | short looping animations and simple web graphics | web video and open-source playback |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this GIF to WEBM converter free?
- Yes. You can convert GIF to WEBM online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Will converting GIF to WEBM reduce quality?
- WEBM uses lossy compression, so the file can get smaller while some visual quality may change.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple GIF files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.