How to convert MP4 to GIF
Drop your MP4 files into the box at the top of the page, or click it to browse your files. The converter makes a copy of each one in GIF format. The conversion runs in your browser, so your videos never leave your device.
You can also choose a quality level, scale the video down to a lower resolution, lower the frame rate, rotate the video, trim it and remove the audio.
Converting MP4 to GIF
MP4 is typically used for sharing and uploading video, because it plays almost everywhere, while GIF is used for short silent clips and reactions that must play anywhere without a video player.
What changes when I convert MP4 to GIF?
A GIF has no sound and holds up to 256 colours per frame, so it looks rougher than the MP4 file and is often much larger. GIFs can be up to 15 seconds long. Trim the video first if it is longer. The converter loads about 30 MB of extra code the first time, and it runs more slowly than for other formats.
Choose a narrower width or a lower frame rate in the settings to make the GIF smaller.
What are the limits when converting MP4 to GIF?
You can convert up to 10 videos a day for free, each up to 1 GB and 10 minutes long, at up to 1080p. Pro removes the daily limit and accepts videos up to 2 GB and 60 minutes long, with no resolution cap. See the plans.
Understanding MP4
MP4 is the most widely supported video format. It plays on phones, computers, TVs, browsers and social media sites, usually with H.264 video and AAC audio.
Understanding GIF
GIF is an image format that can hold a short looping animation. It has no sound and it limits each frame to 256 colours, so GIFs are large and look rough next to real video. They play on every website, chat app and email program.