GIF → MP4
GIF to MP4
GIF files are convenient but often large and limited to 256 colours. MP4 is smaller, plays smoothly and is accepted by social networks and messaging apps. The tool converts GIF to MP4 on the server.
The file will be deleted from the server automatically.
How to convert GIF to MP4
- 1Upload a GIF
- 2Wait for the conversion to MP4
- 3Download the MP4 and play it anywhere
More about GIF to MP4
Why convert GIF to MP4
GIF is a legacy format with a limited palette and inefficient frame storage. A short animation can easily weigh several megabytes. MP4 compresses frames efficiently, plays smoothly and is supported by phones, TVs and social networks.
The conversion is useful if you need to:
- reduce the size of an animation;
- upload a GIF to a platform that prefers video;
- improve playback quality on a phone;
- save bandwidth on a website.
How it works
The server decodes the GIF, encodes the frames to H.264 and saves an MP4 with the faststart flag. Progress is shown on the page, and the result is deleted after download or within an hour.
What to know
GIF does not contain audio, so the MP4 will be silent. The maximum file size is 100 MB, duration is five minutes and resolution is Full HD. For very long animations, consider a desktop converter or split the file.
Questions and answers
Why convert GIF to MP4?
MP4 is usually much smaller and plays smoother than GIF. Social networks and messaging apps often compress GIFs into video anyway.
Will the animation be preserved?
Yes. The GIF frames are encoded into an MP4 video, and the animation plays as a normal video.
Is audio added?
No. GIF has no audio, so the MP4 has no sound track.
What are the limits?
Up to 100 MB, 5 minutes and Full HD resolution.