MP4 to GIF Converter
Convert MP4 videos to animated GIF. Perfect for social media, presentations, and memes. Output is scaled to 480px wide at 10fps for optimal GIF size.
Drop your MP4 video here or click to browse
Max file size: 200 MB
How to Convert MP4 to GIF
Select Your MP4 Video
Click the upload area or drag and drop your MP4 file. Short clips (3-10 seconds) work best.
Convert to GIF
Click Convert and your video will be turned into an animated GIF at 480px wide, 10fps.
Download GIF
Save the GIF file. Use it in social media, presentations, emails, or messaging apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What quality and size can I expect from the GIF?
GIF files are typically much larger than MP4 files because GIF uses lossless frame-by-frame encoding without modern video compression. A 5-second MP4 clip might become a 5-10 MB GIF. Output is scaled to 480px wide at 10 fps for optimal file size.
What resolution and frame rate is the output?
The output GIF is scaled to 480 pixels wide (maintaining aspect ratio) at 10 frames per second. This is optimized for the best balance between visual quality and file size, which is the standard for web GIFs.
How long should my video clip be?
Short clips of 3-10 seconds work best for GIFs. Longer videos will produce very large GIF files since each frame is stored individually. For best results, trim your video to the key moment before converting.
What are GIFs commonly used for?
GIFs are widely used for social media reactions, product demos, tutorials, memes, email marketing, Slack and Discord messages, and presentation slides. They autoplay without a play button, making them great for quick visual content.
Why is the GIF file larger than my MP4?
GIF is a decades-old format that stores each frame as a separate image with limited compression. MP4 uses modern video codecs (H.264) that are dramatically more efficient. This is the inherent tradeoff — GIFs are universally embeddable but much larger.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly technology. Your video file never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.
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