Animated WebP Maker

Create Animated WebP

Make animated WebP from images. Up to 50% smaller than GIF with better quality. Perfect for web performance and modern applications.

  • 50% Smaller
  • Full Color
  • Transparency
  • Modern Format
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Animated WebP Maker

Add Images

PNG JPG WebP GIF Up to 100 frames
  1. Upload: Add 2-100 images for animation
  2. Arrange: Drag frames to set sequence
  3. Settings: Choose quality, frame delay, loop count
  4. Create: Generate animated WebP (60-80% smaller than GIF)
Tip: Use 10-20 frames at 100ms delay for smooth animations.

Drop images here or click to upload

PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF • Max 100 images

Preview

Add images to create an animated WebP

Why Animated WebP?

Smaller Files

50% smaller than GIF

Better Colors

24-bit vs 256

Alpha Channel

Smooth transparency

Web Standard

All browsers

How to Create Animated WebP

1. Upload Images

Add your image frames

2. Arrange Frames

Reorder as needed

3. Configure

Set quality & timing

4. Download

Get your animated WebP

WebP Animation: Complete Guide

Create animated WebP files—the most efficient modern animation format with 50-70% smaller file sizes than GIF while maintaining superior quality. Perfect for web performance, mobile optimization, and any scenario where bandwidth and loading speed matter.

Why Choose Animated WebP?

  • Smallest File Sizes: 50-70% smaller than GIF, 30-50% smaller than APNG—dramatically faster loading
  • Superior Quality: 24-bit color + 8-bit alpha transparency—photographic quality with smooth gradients
  • Lossy & Lossless: Choose compression type—lossy for smallest files, lossless for perfect quality
  • Modern Standard: Developed by Google, optimized for web performance and Core Web Vitals
  • Universal Support: 97% browser market share (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari 14+, Opera)

Format Comparison by File Size

Format File Size (3s, 480p) Quality Support
GIF 1.5-3MB 256 colors, basic Universal (1989+)
APNG 1-2MB Millions of colors Modern browsers (2017+)
WebP (Lossy) 400-800KB Millions of colors 97% browsers (2020+)
WebP (Lossless) 600-1.2MB Perfect quality 97% browsers (2020+)

Lossy vs Lossless Compression

Lossy Compression (Default):

  • File Size: 50-70% smaller than GIF—60-80% smaller than APNG
  • Quality: Excellent for most content—slight quality trade-off imperceptible at quality 80+
  • Best For: Web animations, social media, mobile apps, photographic content

Lossless Compression:

  • File Size: Still 20-40% smaller than GIF, comparable to APNG
  • Quality: Pixel-perfect, zero quality loss
  • Best For: Logos, UI elements, graphics with text, archival quality

WebP Quality Settings

Quality 90-100: Near-lossless, use for high-quality content—minimal file size savings

Quality 75-85 (Recommended): Optimal balance—imperceptible quality loss, 60-70% file reduction

Quality 50-70: Aggressive compression for mobile/low-bandwidth—visible quality loss acceptable

Pro WebP Tips

  • Start Quality 80: Test at 80% lossy—if quality acceptable, huge file savings achieved
  • Fallback for Old Browsers: Provide GIF fallback for Safari <14 and IE users (< 3% traffic)
  • Ideal for Websites: WebP's small size improves Google Core Web Vitals scores—better SEO
  • Use for Photo Animations: WebP excels at photographic content—APNG/GIF struggle with photos
  • Combine with Lazy Loading: Pair WebP with lazy load for maximum performance gains

Quick Reference

Max Images
50 images (10MB each)
File Size Savings
50-70% smaller than GIF
Quality Options
Lossy (50-100) or Lossless
Browser Support
97% (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari 14+)
Processing Time
10-40 seconds

Privacy & Security

Your images are processed securely and auto-deleted within 1 hour. No permanent storage. All transfers encrypted via HTTPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

File size advantage: WebP is 50-70% smaller than GIF (lossy) or 20-40% smaller (lossless)\u2014dramatically faster loading. Quality advantage: 24-bit color (millions) vs GIF's 256 colors, 8-bit alpha transparency vs 1-bit. Performance impact: Smaller files improve Google Core Web Vitals scores\u2014better SEO rankings. Modern standard: Developed by Google specifically for web performance. Use WebP when file size and loading speed matter most.

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\n 97% browser market share: Chrome (2011+), Firefox (2019+), Edge (2018+), Safari 14+ (2020), Opera (2013+). Mobile support: Chrome Android, Safari iOS 14+. Not supported: Safari <14 (iOS <14), Internet Explorer (discontinued 2022). Fallback strategy: Serve WebP to modern browsers, GIF to old ones using `` element. Most web traffic (97%) fully supports animated WebP.\n
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\n Lossy (recommended): Uses VP8 video compression\u201450-70% smaller files with minimal visible quality loss at quality 75-85. Best for photographic content, web animations. Lossless: Perfect pixel reproduction\u2014still 20-40% smaller than GIF but larger than lossy. Best for logos, UI elements, graphics with text. Sweet spot: Quality 80 lossy gives imperceptible quality loss with huge file savings\u2014test at 80, adjust if needed.\n
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\n Quality 90-100: Near-lossless\u2014use when quality is critical and file size secondary. Quality 75-85 (Default): Optimal for most content\u2014imperceptible quality loss, 60-70% file reduction. Quality 60-75: Aggressive compression for mobile/low-bandwidth\u2014visible quality loss acceptable. Quality 50-60: Maximum compression\u2014noticeable artifacts, use only when file size critical. Recommendation: Start at 80, preview side-by-side with original, lower if acceptable.\n
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\n Yes! Use our GIF to WebP Converter to convert existing GIFs\u2014typically reduces file size 50-70% with better quality (millions of colors vs 256). Workflow: Extract frames from GIF using GIF Splitter, enhance/edit as PNGs, then create WebP from high-quality frames. Converting directly from GIF works but maintains GIF's 256-color limitation\u2014starting from original high-quality sources yields better results.\n
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\n Technical limit: Up to 50 images (10MB each). Practical recommendation: 10-30 frames for most animations\u2014more frames = larger files despite efficient compression. Frame rate guidelines: 10-15 FPS (100ms delay) optimal for web\u201430 frames = 3 seconds animation. Higher frame counts better suited for video formats (MP4/WebM). For long animations (30+ seconds), consider video with auto-loop instead of WebP.\n
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\n Yes, full 8-bit alpha transparency! 256 levels of opacity vs GIF's 1-bit (on/off). Benefits: Smooth edge anti-aliasing, gradient shadows, semi-transparent overlays\u2014all impossible with GIF. Compression: WebP compresses alpha channel efficiently\u2014transparent animations often smaller than equivalent opaque ones. Use cases: Logos with shadows, UI elements with rounded corners, stickers with soft edges. Transparency preserved in both lossy and lossless modes.\n
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\n Yes, completely free with generous limits! Free tier: Up to 50 images (10MB each), all quality levels (50-100 lossy or lossless), full transparency support, no watermarks. Processing takes 10-40 seconds depending on frame count and quality settings. Free tier covers 99% of use cases\u2014most WebP animations are 10-20 frames. Advanced features (batch creation, API access) may require paid plan.\n
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