How to convert GIF to MPEG
To convert GIF to MPEG, upload your GIF file, choose MPEG as the output format and press Convert. The finished MPEG 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 MPEG 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 MPEG
- Plays on old DVD and set-top players
- Very broad legacy support
- Simple, well-documented structure
- Opens in: Windows Media Player, VLC, older DVD players and many 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 MPEG
| Property | GIF | MPEG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | MPEG Program Stream |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 1993, Moving Picture Experts Group |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | Windows Media Player, VLC, older DVD players and many TVs |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | older DVD authoring tools; legacy TV and set-top boxes |
Steps to convert GIF to MPEG
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that MPEG is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new MPEG 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 MPEG?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that MPEG is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the MPEG file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to MPEG 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 MPEG?
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 MPEG?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open MPEG files?
MPEG files open in Windows Media Player, VLC, older DVD players and many 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.