How to convert GIF to Y4M
To convert GIF to Y4M, upload your GIF file, choose Y4M as the output format and press Convert. The finished Y4M 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 Y4M 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 Y4M
- Perfect, uncompressed picture
- Handy as an input to encoders
- Simple format that any tool can read
- Opens in: ffmpeg, x264, x265, aomenc, VLC and other video tools
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 Y4M
| Property | GIF | Y4M |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | YUV4MPEG2 |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 2000, MJPEG Tools / Xiph.Org |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | ffmpeg, x264, x265, aomenc, VLC and other video tools |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | benchmarking codecs; feeding raw video to encoders |
Steps to convert GIF to Y4M
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that Y4M is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new Y4M 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 Y4M?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that Y4M is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the Y4M file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to Y4M 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 Y4M?
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 Y4M?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open Y4M files?
Y4M files open in ffmpeg, x264, x265, aomenc, VLC and other video tools.
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.