Convert MP4 to GIF
GIFs autoplay silently, loop forever, and work in places that block video entirely — chat apps, documentation, issue trackers and email. This turns a short MP4 into one, with control over size and smoothness.
Also known as: video to GIF · GIF from video
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How to convert MP4 to GIF
Step 1
1. Add your MP4 file
Drag your MP4 file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 95 MB.
Step 2
2. Choose your settings
Adjust Width (640px) and Frame rate (15 fps), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files. More are under Advanced options.
Step 3
3. Press Convert to GIF
The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress. Long recordings take longer.
Step 4
4. Download your GIF file
Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.
Worth knowing
GIF is an old format with a 256-colour limit and no audio, and long clips make very large files.
Why convert MP4 to GIF?
- Demonstrating a bug or a UI interaction in a ticket
- Adding a short animated example to documentation or a README
- Making a reaction clip for chat or social media
- Showing a product feature where video is not supported
MP4 vs GIF
| Property | MP4 | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Colours | Millions | 256, shared across the clip |
| Sound | Yes | None |
| Typical file size | Small, thanks to modern compression | Many times larger for the same clip |
| Best for | Anything longer than a few seconds | Short silent loops in chat and docs |
Frequently asked questions
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