GIF to WebM
Convert an animated GIF into a much smaller WebM video that loops and plays everywhere.
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Convert an animated GIF into a much smaller WebM video that loops and plays everywhere.
About GIF to WebM
Convert an animated GIF into a WebM video using the VP8 codec. WebM is typically much smaller than the GIF it replaces and is not restricted to 256 colours, so it is a good choice for web pages where GIFs slow loading down. The output has no audio track, just like the GIF.
When it helps
- Replacing heavy GIFs on a website with lightweight looping video.
- Uploading an animation to a platform that accepts WebM but limits GIF size.
- Archiving a large collection of GIFs in a more compact format.
Tips
- WebM does not store a loop flag the way GIF does. On a website, use a video tag with autoplay, loop, muted and playsinline to get GIF-like playback.
- GIF transparency is not preserved; transparent areas become a solid colour in the video.
- Safari's WebM support is newer than other browsers'. If you need the widest support, GIF to MP4 is the safer choice.
Good to know
Quick answers about gif to webm in your browser.
Both are far smaller than GIF. MP4 (H.264) plays on practically every device and app. WebM is an open format favoured on the web and works in all current major browsers. Many sites serve WebM first with MP4 as a fallback.
Only if the player is told to loop. Browsers loop it with the loop attribute, and most media players have a repeat option.
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many files you process.
No. Files are read and processed locally in your browser, so they never leave your device.
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Part of the GIF Tools collection.