MP4 to GIF converter
To convert MP4 to GIF, drop your MP4 file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the GIF. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| MP4 to GIF | What happens |
|---|---|
| Width | 320, 480 or 640 px (never wider than the video) |
| Frames per second | 10, 15 or 20 |
| Length | Up to 30 seconds; trim to choose the part |
| Colours | 256 per frame, chosen for each frame |
| Sound | None: GIFs have no sound |
How to convert MP4 to GIF
- Add your MP4. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes GIF straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview and the size. The defaults are right for most files.
- Download. Press Download to save the GIF.
Why GIF
A GIF plays by itself, loops forever and works where videos do not: chats, emails, README files and old forums.
Questions
GIF is an old format that stores every frame almost whole. Keep it short, use 320 or 480 px and 10 frames per second; a few seconds is usually under a few MB.
Yes, it plays on a loop forever.
A GIF frame holds at most 256 colours. Each frame gets its own best 256, so most clips look right, but smooth skies can show steps.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.