GIF to MP4
Convert GIF to MP4 in a few seconds. Free for up to 10 files a day, no sign-up.
Your files
Drop your .gif files here
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You can add several files and convert them together.
How to convert GIF to MP4
Converting an animated GIF to MP4 makes it much smaller, often 5–10 times, and lets you post it where GIF uploads aren't allowed, such as Instagram.
- Drop your GIF file into the box above, or add it from a link.
- MP4 is already selected. Use the settings button next to it to change size, quality or other options.
- Select Convert, then download your MP4 file.
To do this from your own code, call the FileForge API with "output_format": "mp4".
Good to know
- MP4 shows the full colour range, so banding and dithering in the GIF are carried over as they are, without adding more.
- Frame sizes are rounded to even numbers, which MP4 players require.
- The video has no sound, because GIFs don't have any.
About the formats
.gif
GIF is an old image format limited to 256 colours per frame. It survives because it plays short animations everywhere, from chat apps to email, without needing a video player.
.mp4
MP4 is the most widely supported video format. It plays on practically every phone, browser, TV and editor, usually with H.264 video and AAC audio inside.
Questions
Why are sites switching GIFs to MP4?
MP4 video is far more efficient, so the same animation loads faster and uses less data.
Will the MP4 loop like a GIF?
Looping depends on the player. On websites, add the loop attribute to the video tag; most social apps loop short videos automatically.
Are my files kept?
Your files are uploaded over HTTPS to a private link only you have. Originals and results are deleted automatically after 24 hours, or straight away when you remove them.