GIF to MP4 Converter
Convert animated GIFs to MP4 video for dramatically smaller files.
Drop your GIF file here
or click to browse · max 500 MB
Settings
Slower = better compression, longer conversion time
FFmpeg WASM (~25MB) will be downloaded on first use and cached by your browser.
GIF to MP4 Converter
Converts animated GIF images to MP4 video format. MP4 files are dramatically smaller than GIFs (typically 80-95% reduction) while maintaining better visual quality. Uses H.264 encoding with pixel format compatibility for maximum device support.
What is it used for?
- Reducing file size of animated content for web pages
- Converting GIF memes to shareable MP4 videos
- Optimizing animated content for social media platforms
- Saving bandwidth on websites with animated content
- Making GIF content playable on all video players
Step-by-Step Guide
- Click the upload area or drag and drop your GIF file
- Adjust quality (CRF) if needed - lower values = higher quality
- Click 'Convert to .MP4' to start conversion
- Preview the MP4 result in the video player
- Click Download to save the MP4 file
How it works
Upload a GIF file and click Convert. FFmpeg WASM converts the animation to H.264 MP4 with yuv420p pixel format for maximum compatibility. The result is typically 80-95% smaller than the original GIF.
Tips & Best Practices
- GIF to MP4 typically saves 80-95% file size
- Use CRF 23 (default) for a good quality/size balance
- MP4 supports millions of colors vs GIF's 256 color limit
- For web embedding, use HTML5 <video> tag with autoplay and loop to replace GIF behavior
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is MP4 so much smaller than GIF?
GIF uses a primitive compression from 1987 that stores each frame independently with only 256 colors. MP4 with H.264 uses modern inter-frame compression, resulting in 80-95% smaller files at better quality.
Will the animation look the same?
It will look better. MP4 supports millions of colors vs GIF's 256-color limit. The smooth gradients and details that GIFs lose are preserved in MP4.
Can I convert back from MP4 to GIF?
Yes, we also have an MP4 to GIF converter. However, note that converting back to GIF will increase file size and reduce to 256 colors.
Privacy & Security
This tool uses FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly (WASM). The WASM binary (~25MB) is downloaded from a CDN on first use and cached by your browser. All file processing happens locally on your device - your files are never uploaded to any server. This makes it safe for sensitive, private, or confidential media files. Large files may take longer to process depending on your device's CPU and available memory.