MP4 to GIF

Turn MP4 videos into animated GIFs. Files up to 100MB.

MP4 to GIF Converter turns MP4 video into an animated GIF, using ffmpeg palette generation for clean colors at 12fps and up to 480px wide, ideal for chats, docs and anywhere video won't embed. Files up to 100MB.

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Size up to 100 MB

How do I use MP4 to GIF?

1
Drop your MP4 file into the box above. Files up to 100MB are supported.
2
Click Convert to GIF. Your video uploads over an encrypted connection and converts; longer clips can take a minute or two.
3
Click Download GIF once conversion finishes. The GIF loops automatically and embeds anywhere images are allowed: chats, docs, README files and more.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account or a subscription?

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Why is the GIF bigger than my MP4?

GIF is a 30-year-old image format with no real video compression, so a GIF is often several times larger than the MP4 it came from. That's normal. We cap the frame rate and width to keep sizes reasonable, and you can run the result through our GIF compressor to shrink it further.

What frame rate and size does the GIF use?

We convert at 12fps and scale the output to a maximum width of 480px, with ffmpeg palette generation for accurate colors. Those settings keep GIFs smooth and shareable without producing enormous files.

Will the GIF look as good as the video?

GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame, so subtle gradients can band slightly. Palette generation minimizes this, and for typical screen recordings, memes and short clips the result looks crisp. Keep the MP4 if you need full-quality video.

Last updated: July 8, 2026