MP4 to GIF
Turn a clip of your MP4 video into an animated GIF. Free for up to 10 files a day, no sign-up.
Your files
Drop your .mp4 files here
or
You can add several files and convert them together.
How to convert MP4 to GIF
Turn a short MP4 clip into an animated GIF for chats, documentation, forums or email, where video doesn't autoplay.
- Drop your MP4 file into the box above, or add it from a link.
- GIF is already selected. Use the settings button next to it to change size, quality or other options.
- Select Convert, then download your GIF file.
To do this from your own code, call the FileForge API with "output_format": "gif".
Good to know
- Keep it short: trim to a few seconds with the trim start and end settings. GIFs grow quickly.
- The default is 480 pixels tall at 12 frames per second, a good balance of smoothness and size. Lower either to shrink the file.
- Colours are mapped to a custom 256-colour palette per clip for the best possible GIF quality.
- GIFs have no sound.
About the formats
.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.
.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.
Questions
Why is my GIF so large?
GIF is an inefficient format. Shorten the clip, lower the resolution or reduce the frame rate.
What's the best frame rate for a GIF?
10–15 fps looks smooth for most clips. Screen recordings often look fine at 8–10.
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.