How to convert GIF to AMV
To convert GIF to AMV, upload your GIF file, choose AMV as the output format and press Convert. The finished AMV file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns GIF image files into AMV in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using open-source tools, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your GIF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert GIF to AMV?
- Plays on budget MP4 players
- Very small files
- Tiny resolution suits small screens
- Opens in: Budget MP3/MP4 players, VLC and some Android players
What to expect from this conversion
- A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason.
- GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
GIF vs AMV
| Property | GIF | AMV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | AMV Video |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 2005, Chinese MP3/MP4 player makers |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | Budget MP3/MP4 players, VLC and some Android players |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | cheap MP4 players and kids' gadgets; retro portable players |
Steps to convert GIF to AMV
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that AMV is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new AMV file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- MP4 plays everywhere, WEBM is smaller on the web.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to AMV?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that AMV is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the AMV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to AMV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting GIF to AMV?
A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason. GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
Why convert a GIF to AMV?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open AMV files?
AMV files open in Budget MP3/MP4 players, VLC and some Android players.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 60 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.