Video to WebP
Turn a video clip into an animated WebP.
Turn a video clip into an animated WebP.
How to use Video to WebP
- Upload a short video clip
- Choose the frame rate and size for the animation
- Download the compact animated WebP
About Video to WebP
Video to WebP converts a video clip into an animated WebP right in your browser. Drop in an MP4 or another common video format, choose the frame rate and output size, and download the animation — no converter account, no upload, and no watermark. An animated WebP looks like a GIF but is usually far smaller, so it loads faster on a web page and is easier to share.
If you've used ezgif or a similar online video-to-WebP converter, this works the same way, except your clip never leaves your device. It runs an in-browser build of ffmpeg, so the whole conversion happens locally — handy when the footage is private or too big to sit in an upload queue. Lowering the frame rate and size keeps the file small; keeping them high gives you a sharper, higher-quality animation at the cost of a bigger file.
Short clips make the best results — a few seconds is plenty for a reaction, a product loop, or a caption-worthy moment, and it keeps the WebP tiny. If your source is a YouTube or other online video, download it first and then load the file here. And if you specifically need a GIF instead — for older software that can't show WebP — use the Video to GIF tool. Everything runs on your device, so nothing you convert is ever uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert a video to an animated WebP?
- Load your video, set the frame rate and output size, and the tool renders an animated WebP you can download. Higher frame rates look smoother, while lower ones make a smaller file. The whole conversion runs in the browser, so there's nothing to install.
- Is this a good alternative to ezgif's video-to-WebP converter?
- Yes. It does the same job — video in, animated WebP out — but processes your clip locally instead of uploading it to a server. That makes it a better fit for private footage or files too large to upload comfortably.
- Can I convert an MP4 to WebP?
- Yes. MP4 is the most common input, and other standard video formats work too. Pick the frame rate and size, then download the animated WebP.
- How do I get a high-quality WebP?
- Keep the output size close to the original and use a higher frame rate for smoother motion. Quality and file size trade off against each other, so a sharper animation will be a larger file — trimming the clip to a few seconds keeps it manageable.
- Can I convert a YouTube video to WebP?
- The tool works on a video file you already have, not a YouTube link. Download or export the clip first, then load that file here to turn it into an animated WebP.
- Does it use ffmpeg?
- Yes. It runs an in-browser build of ffmpeg to do the conversion on your device. The first run downloads that engine (about 32 MB) and caches it, so later conversions start right away.
- Why choose WebP over GIF?
- An animated WebP is usually much smaller than the same clip as a GIF, with better colour, and it plays in modern browsers and apps. If you specifically need a GIF for older software, use the Video to GIF tool instead.
- Can I turn a WebP back into an MP4 or a GIF?
- This tool goes one direction — video to animated WebP. If you need a GIF instead, use the Video to GIF tool. It isn't built to convert an existing WebP back into MP4.
- How long should the clip be?
- Short is best. A few seconds makes a small, smooth animation, while long clips at a high frame rate and size make larger files.
- Is it free to use?
- Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limits.
- Is my video uploaded anywhere?
- No. It runs an in-browser build of ffmpeg, so your clip is processed on your own device and never uploaded.
- Why does the first run take a moment?
- The first time, it downloads a roughly 32 MB processing engine, which is cached afterwards so later runs start instantly.