How to convert GIF to MKV
To convert GIF to MKV, upload your GIF file, choose MKV as the output format and press Convert. The finished MKV 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 MKV 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.
Reasons to switch from GIF to MKV
- Stores many audio tracks, subtitles and chapters
- Supports almost every codec
- Open and royalty-free
- Opens in: VLC, Plex, Kodi, most Android players and modern Windows; limited on iOS and older TVs
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 MKV
| Property | GIF | MKV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Matroska Video |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 2002, Matroska.org (open standard) |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | VLC, Plex, Kodi, most Android players and modern Windows; limited on iOS and older TVs |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | movie and TV archives with multiple languages; keeping subtitles inside the file |
Steps to convert GIF to MKV
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that MKV is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new MKV 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 MKV?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that MKV is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the MKV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to MKV 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 MKV?
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 MKV?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open MKV files?
MKV files open in VLC, Plex, Kodi, most Android players and modern Windows; limited on iOS and older TVs.
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.