GIF to MP4 Converter
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Use this GIF to MP4 converter to turn GIF files into MP4 right in your browser — ideal for streaming and sharing, playback on any device and social media video. GIF uses lossless compression and MP4 uses lossy compression, so file size and quality can change.
When should you convert GIF to MP4?
- To reduce file size and make uploading and sharing easier
- To get MP4's built-in advantage: plays almost everywhere
- To move past GIF's common limitation: only 256 colors
- To open your files in apps that prefer MP4
About GIF and MP4 files
GIF image
Strengths
- supports animation
- widely supported
- supports transparency
Limitations
- only 256 colors
- large files for video-like content
MP4 video
Strengths
- plays almost everywhere
- good quality-to-size
- widely supported
Limitations
- lossy compression
- less flexible than MKV
GIF vs MP4
| Format | GIF | MP4 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | — |
| Best for | short looping animations and simple web graphics | streaming and sharing and playback on any device |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this GIF to MP4 converter free?
- Yes. You can convert GIF to MP4 online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Will converting GIF to MP4 reduce quality?
- MP4 uses lossy compression, so the file can get smaller while some visual quality may change.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple GIF files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.