Convert MP4 to GIF

Convert MP4 to GIF online for free. The video is processed with FFmpeg on a secure server and deleted automatically.

Your file is deleted automatically after conversion.

How to convert MP4 to GIF

An animated GIF plays automatically and silently everywhere, from chat apps to documentation and emails. This converter uses FFmpeg, the engine behind VLC, YouTube and most video software, to turn your MP4 into GIF with sensible, high-quality settings chosen automatically. No codecs to pick, no software to install.

Step 1: Choose your MP4 file
Drag and drop a .mp4, .m4v file onto the converter or click to browse. It works on desktop, tablet and phone.
Step 2: Convert on the server
The MP4 is uploaded over HTTPS and converted by FFmpeg in an isolated folder.
Step 3: Download the GIF
Save the GIF file to your device. You can start again with another file right away.

Good to know

GIFs are limited to 256 colours and have no sound. The first 30 seconds are converted at 12 fps and up to 640 px wide to keep the file shareable.
This server-based video conversion accepts files up to 100 MB. Longer videos take more time, so keep the tab open.

Why use this MP4 to GIF converter?

An animated GIF plays automatically and silently everywhere, from chat apps to documentation and emails.
Automatic, high-quality settings.
No watermark and no signup.
Files are deleted automatically after conversion.

Is it free?

Yes. Converting MP4 to GIF is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device. This server-based conversion accepts files up to 100 MB.

Is my file uploaded?

This conversion needs a server engine, so the file is uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection, converted in an isolated temporary folder and deleted automatically as soon as the result is sent back. Nothing is kept, logged or shared.

About the formats

What is MP4?

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a container format standardised by ISO and derived from Apple's QuickTime format. It is not a codec itself: it usually holds H.264 or H.265 (HEVC) video and AAC audio, and can also carry subtitles, chapters and metadata. The .m4v extension is a variant used mainly by Apple. MP4 plays on practically every phone, computer, smart TV and browser.

Use MP4 whenever you want a video to play everywhere: sharing with others, uploading to social networks or embedding on a website. With H.264 inside it offers the best compatibility; H.265 gives smaller files but is not supported by every device.

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14)

What is GIF?

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) was introduced by CompuServe in 1987 and is best known today for short, looping animations. Each frame can use at most 256 colours, and transparency is all-or-nothing: a pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque. Its compression is lossless, but the colour limit makes photos look grainy or banded.

Use GIF for simple animations, reactions and small graphics that must play almost anywhere, including email clients. For longer or more colourful animations, an MP4 or WebM video, or an animated WebP, is far smaller and looks better.

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MP4 to GIF conversion free?

Yes. It is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device. This server-based conversion accepts files up to 100 MB.

How long does it take?

Repackaging is almost instant. Re-encoding typically takes between a few seconds and a couple of minutes, depending on the length and resolution of the video.

Is it safe to convert mp4 to gif here?

Yes. The upload is encrypted, the file lives only in a temporary folder during conversion and it is deleted automatically afterwards. We do not read, keep or share your files.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. There is no app, plugin or account.

Can I convert GIF back to MP4?

Yes, there is a dedicated GIF to MP4 converter linked in the related tools below. Keep in mind that information dropped in one direction cannot always be restored in the other.

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