GIF to MP4 converter
Convert animated GIFs to MP4 video with adjustable output quality and target file size.
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Max file size: 1024 MB
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Supported: animated GIF files. Max: 1GB.
Guide
Helpful notes before you convert
Convert an animated GIF to an MP4 video online, free and with no watermark. Upload your GIF, convert it, and download a standard MP4 that plays across modern browsers, phones, and operating systems.
Because MP4 uses video compression, the output is usually much smaller than the original GIF while keeping smoother color and motion for web publishing.
Why Convert a GIF to MP4?
- Faster page loads because MP4 is usually far smaller than the same animation as a GIF.
- Less bandwidth for visitors on slower or mobile connections.
- Better color because MP4 is not limited to a 256-color GIF palette.
- Universal playback across modern browsers, phones, and operating systems.
How to Convert a GIF to MP4
- Upload your animated GIF from your device or paste a GIF URL.
- Choose output quality and file-size options when available.
- Convert to MP4 and download the finished video.
Will the MP4 Have Sound?
No. A GIF has no audio track, so the MP4 created from it is silent. If you need music or narration, add audio to the exported video afterward.
Transparency and Background Color
MP4 does not preserve transparency like an animated image format. Transparent areas in the GIF must be filled with a solid background color in the video.
Choose or prepare the background color before conversion when the animation needs to sit cleanly on a specific design.
Embedding the MP4 on Your Website
To replace a heavy GIF with a looping video, embed the MP4 with an HTML5 video tag using autoplay, loop, muted, and playsinline.
<video autoplay loop muted playsinline>
<source src="your-file.mp4" type="video/mp4">
</video>
Other Formats You Can Convert to MP4
The same workflow also helps when converting animated WebP, APNG, and MNG files to MP4 for smaller, easier-to-share video output.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn a GIF into a video?
Upload your animated GIF, convert it to MP4, then download the standard video file.
Why is an MP4 smaller than a GIF?
MP4 uses modern video compression that stores motion efficiently, while GIF repeats much more image data frame by frame.
Will the video have sound?
No. GIFs contain no audio, so the MP4 output is silent unless you add audio later.
Does converting to MP4 reduce the quality?
It can look cleaner than GIF because MP4 is not limited to 256 colors, but final quality depends on your export settings.
How do I make the MP4 loop?
Use the loop attribute when embedding the MP4, or repeat the animation before exporting if you need a longer video file.