GIF to MP4
Convert an animated GIF into a smaller, smoother MP4 video. 100% in your browser.
Select or drop your file
GIF file
Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
GIFs are convenient but bloated — a few seconds of animation can weigh several megabytes. Converting to MP4 usually shrinks that by 80–90% while looking smoother, which is why most platforms quietly turn 'GIFs' into video behind the scenes. GIF to MP4 does the same for you, in your browser.
How to gif to mp4
- 1. Add your animated GIF.
- 2. It's encoded into a compact MP4 video.
- 3. Download the much smaller MP4.
When to use GIF to MP4
Slash the file size
Turn a heavy GIF into an MP4 a fraction of the size for faster loading and easier sharing.
Post where video is preferred
Many social platforms and messengers handle MP4 better than GIF, with smoother playback.
Embed on a website
Use a looping MP4 instead of a huge GIF to keep your page light.
Why MP4 is so much smaller
GIF stores each frame almost in full and is limited to 256 colours, which is inefficient. MP4 uses modern video compression that only stores what changes between frames and supports full colour. The result is a smaller, better-looking file — the main trade-off is that a video needs a player and, for autoplay looping on the web, a muted, inline setup.
Frequently asked questions
How much smaller will the MP4 be?
Typically 80–90% smaller than the source GIF, sometimes more for long or colourful animations.
Will it still loop?
MP4 has no built-in loop like GIF, but on the web you loop it with the video tag's loop attribute; most apps loop short clips automatically.
Is my GIF uploaded?
No — the conversion happens locally in your browser.