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Convert GIF to MP4

Free and instant — your GIF files are processed securely on our servers and deleted right after conversion. Nothing is stored.

How to convert GIF to MP4

  1. Step 01

    Add your GIF files

    Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.

  2. Step 02

    Conversion starts instantly

    Your file is sent to our servers, converted and deleted right away — no sign-up, no queue, no waiting.

  3. Step 03

    Download your MP4 files

    Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.

Why convert GIF to MP4?

Animated GIFs are surprisingly heavy — they compress far worse than real video. Converting to MP4 keeps the same silent, looping animation at a fraction of the file size, which is exactly why Twitter, Discord and most modern apps quietly convert your GIFs to video behind the scenes.

GIF vs MP4 at a glance

GIF is the 1987 classic — limited to 256 colors, kept alive almost entirely by its looping animations. MP4 is the universal video format — plays on every device, browser and platform without extra codecs.

PropertyGIFMP4
Extension.gif.mp4
Full nameGraphics Interchange FormatMPEG-4 Part 14
First released19872001
Developed byCompuServeISO/IEC JTC 1
CompressionLosslessLossy
TransparencyYesNo
AnimationYesNo
Best forsimple animations and legacy web graphicsvideo sharing, streaming and playback on any device

GIF to MP4 — frequently asked questions

Is this GIF to MP4 converter really free?

Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.

Will I lose quality converting to MP4?

MP4 uses lossy compression, so the image is re-encoded at high quality (92%). For photos the difference is practically invisible; for text-heavy graphics or logos, a lossless format like PNG preserves sharp edges better.

What happens to transparent areas?

MP4 doesn't support transparency, so transparent pixels are filled with a solid white background during conversion.

Will the MP4 still loop like the GIF did?

The file itself doesn't loop automatically like a GIF — but most players and websites (Twitter, Discord, messaging apps) auto-loop short silent MP4s the same way.

How much smaller will the file be?

Often 5–10× smaller for the same visual content, since MP4's video compression is far more efficient than GIF's.

Is the conversion private?

Video conversion runs on our servers with ffmpeg — your file is deleted immediately and never stored.

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