Convert GIF to WebP on Windows (No Software Download)

On Windows, you can convert GIF to WebP directly in Chrome or Edge — no software installation, no command-line tools. Open the free browser-based converter, drag your GIF from File Explorer into the tool, and download the WebP. It runs entirely in your browser and takes under 5 seconds per file.

Windows 11 added native WebP display support, so the converted files will preview in File Explorer thumbnails and open in the Photos app without any additional codecs.

Step-by-Step on Windows 10 and 11

Open Chrome or Edge and go to wildandfreetools.com/converter-tools/gif-to-webp/. Open File Explorer on the side and drag your GIF file from File Explorer into the browser drop zone. Alternatively, click the drop zone to open the Windows file picker and navigate to your GIF.

Adjust quality if needed, click Convert, and Chrome or Edge downloads the WebP to your Downloads folder. The file opens in Windows 11 Photos app natively, or in Chrome/Edge if you drag it back into the browser.

For batch conversion, hold Ctrl in the file picker to select multiple GIFs at once. All outputs download as a ZIP file.

Windows 11 Native WebP Support

Windows 11 displays WebP thumbnails in File Explorer and opens WebP files in the Photos app — no codec or extra software needed. This is a significant change from Windows 10, which required a third-party codec to view WebP files.

Windows 10 users: WebP displays correctly in Chrome and Edge (any version), but File Explorer thumbnails and the Photos app may show a blank icon without an additional WebP codec. Install the "WebP Image Extensions" from the Microsoft Store (free) to add Windows 10 Photos app support.

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Using WebP Files in Windows Applications

WebP files work in: Chrome, Edge, Firefox (all browsers), Adobe Photoshop CC 2021+ (native WebP support added), GIMP 2.10+ (requires webp plugin), Figma (full WebP support in the desktop app and web app).

WebP does not work natively in: older versions of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint), Paint (the default Windows app), Windows Media Player, and some older image editing apps. For these applications, convert to PNG or JPG first using the WebP to PNG tool or WebP to JPG tool.

Batch Converting Multiple GIFs on Windows

The file picker in Windows supports multi-select. Hold Ctrl and click to select individual files, or hold Shift to select a range. Drag the selection into the browser drop zone or use the file picker in the tool.

The ZIP output downloads to your Downloads folder like any Chrome/Edge download. Extract it with Windows Explorer (right-click > Extract All) to access the individual WebP files.

Related: convert GIF to WebP on Mac | batch conversion full guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work in Microsoft Edge on Windows?

Yes. Edge (Chromium-based, version 79+) is fully supported and works identically to Chrome for this conversion tool.

How do I open a WebP file in Windows 10?

Chrome and Edge open WebP files natively. For the Photos app in Windows 10, install the free "WebP Image Extensions" from the Microsoft Store. After installation, File Explorer shows WebP thumbnails and the Photos app opens WebP files.

Can I use converted WebP files in PowerPoint on Windows?

PowerPoint 2019 and Microsoft 365 support WebP insertion. Older versions of PowerPoint may not display WebP correctly. If compatibility is a concern, convert to PNG using the WebP to PNG tool before inserting into older Office versions.

Is there a Windows desktop app for GIF to WebP conversion?

Several free options exist (XnConvert, IrfanView with plugins) for offline batch conversion. For occasional conversions, the browser tool is faster to access than setting up desktop software.