Convert MPEG to GIF
Free and instant — your MPEG files are processed securely on our servers and deleted right after conversion. Nothing is stored.
How to convert MPEG to GIF
- Step 01
Add your MPEG files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
Your file is sent to our servers, converted and deleted right away — no sign-up, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your GIF files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert MPEG to GIF?
Got an old home movie saved as MPEG? Turn a short section into a looping GIF that plays instantly anywhere — no outdated video format, no player needed.
MPEG vs GIF at a glance
MPEG is the format behind DVDs and early digital video — largely replaced by MP4, and no longer supported natively by modern browsers or phones. GIF is the 1987 classic — limited to 256 colors, kept alive almost entirely by its looping animations.
| Property | MPEG | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .mpeg, .mpg | .gif |
| Full name | MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Video | Graphics Interchange Format |
| First released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Developed by | Moving Picture Experts Group (ISO/IEC) | CompuServe |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Best for | old DVDs, VCDs and camcorder footage from before the H.264/MP4 era | simple animations and legacy web graphics |
MPEG to GIF — frequently asked questions
Is this MPEG to GIF converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Will converting MPEG to GIF lose quality?
No. GIF is a lossless format, so the converted file keeps every pixel exactly as decoded from your MPEG.
Will the GIF have sound?
No — GIF is a silent, image-only format. The audio track is discarded during conversion.
Is the conversion private?
Video conversion runs on our servers with ffmpeg — your file is deleted immediately and never stored.