GIF to MP4 Converter
Convert animated GIF files to MP4 video format online. Free, fast, and private.
Upload your animated GIFs and convert them to MP4 videos. MP4 files are typically 80-90% smaller than GIFs while looking sharper, making them ideal for websites, social media, and messaging apps. All conversion happens in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device. Want to go the other way? Use our video to GIF converter. Need to compress the result? Try the video compressor.
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Supports: Animated and static GIF files
How It Works
- 1Upload GIF files
Click or drag and drop your animated .gif files. Batch conversion is supported for multiple files.
- 2Choose quality
Open options to select output quality. Even Low quality produces sharp video that looks better than the original GIF.
- 3Convert and download
Click Convert to MP4 and download your files. The MP4 will be much smaller than the GIF. Need to trim it? Use the Video Trimmer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why convert GIF to MP4?
MP4 files are dramatically smaller than animated GIFs, often 80-90% smaller, while delivering better visual quality. GIF is limited to 256 colors and uses inefficient compression. MP4 uses H.264 encoding which supports millions of colors and much better compression. Platforms like Twitter, Discord, and Slack all prefer MP4 over GIF for this reason.
Will the animation quality change?
The MP4 will actually look better than the GIF in most cases. GIF is limited to 256 colors, which causes banding and dithering artifacts. MP4 with H.264 supports full color and produces cleaner frames. Read our GIF vs MP4 comparison for a detailed breakdown.
Will the MP4 loop like a GIF?
MP4 files do not loop automatically by default, but most platforms (Twitter, Discord, Reddit, Slack) auto-loop short MP4 videos. The preview on this page loops automatically. If you need a looping video for a website, add the loop attribute to your HTML video tag.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All conversion runs in your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly. Your GIF files never leave your device. No data is uploaded, stored, or tracked. This makes it safe for converting private or sensitive content. See our security page for details.
How much smaller will the MP4 be?
MP4 files are typically 80-95% smaller than the equivalent GIF. A 10MB GIF often converts to a 500KB-2MB MP4. The exact size depends on the content complexity, frame rate, and quality setting. If you need an even smaller file, run the result through our video compressor.
Is this converter free?
Yes. This GIF to MP4 converter is completely free with no file limits, no signup, and no watermarks. Convert as many files as you need. You can also do the reverse with our video to GIF converter or convert to other formats with the general video converter.