How to convert GIF to MP4
To convert GIF to MP4, upload your GIF file, choose MP4 as the output format and press Convert. The finished MP4 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 MP4 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 MP4?
- Plays on virtually every phone, TV, browser and editor
- Good quality at small file sizes
- Works well for streaming and social media uploads
- Opens in: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, smart TVs, game consoles and every major browser
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 MP4
| Property | GIF | MP4 |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | MPEG-4 Part 14 |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 2001, ISO/IEC (MPEG) |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, smart TVs, game consoles and every major browser |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | uploading to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp; sharing a video that has to play everywhere |
Steps to convert GIF to MP4
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that MP4 is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new MP4 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 MP4?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that MP4 is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the MP4 file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to MP4 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 MP4?
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 MP4?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open MP4 files?
MP4 files open in Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, smart TVs, game consoles and every major browser.
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.