Convert GIF to MP4
Free, fast and secure — convert GIF to MP4 right in your browser.
GIF
MP4
Shrink your GIF by converting to MP4
Converting GIF to MP4 trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making MP4 video the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert GIF to MP4
- 1 Drop your GIF file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to MP4 automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new MP4 file instantly.
GIF vs MP4
| Feature | GIF | MP4 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | image/gif | video/mp4 |
| Best for | Short looping animations, memes and simple flat graphics shared across the web. | Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility. |
About the formats
GIF
GIF image
GIF is a classic format limited to 256 colours but able to hold short looping animations. It remains the lingua franca of reaction clips and simple web animations.
Strengths
- Universally supported animation
- Tiny files for simple graphics
- Supports basic transparency
Limitations
- Only 256 colours — poor for photos
- Large files for longer animations
- No partial transparency or sound
Best for: Short looping animations, memes and simple flat graphics shared across the web.
MP4
MP4 video
MP4 (H.264) is the universal video container. It balances quality and file size beautifully and plays on virtually every device, browser and platform.
Strengths
- Plays almost everywhere
- Great quality-to-size ratio
- Ideal for streaming and social media
Limitations
- Lossy compression
- Less flexible than MKV for multiple tracks
- Older codecs can look dated
Best for: Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your GIF file above and it is converted to MP4 automatically. When it is ready, download your new MP4 video — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting GIF to MP4 trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making MP4 video the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
Because MP4 uses lossy compression, very fine detail may be reduced to save space. For everyday use the difference is hard to spot, and you get a much smaller file in return.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.