MP4 to GIF Converter
Convert video clips to animated GIFs.
Drop your MP4 file here
or click to browse · max 500 MB
Settings
FPS · higher = smoother, larger
Smaller = smaller file
FFmpeg WASM (~25MB) will be downloaded on first use and cached by your browser.
MP4 to GIF Converter
Converts MP4 video clips to animated GIF images. The converter automatically optimizes frame rate and resolution for web-friendly GIF files. GIFs are perfect for short, looping animations that play automatically on social media, messaging apps, and websites.
What is it used for?
- Creating shareable animations for social media posts
- Making reaction GIFs from video clips
- Documentation and software tutorials with screen recordings
- Email marketing - GIFs play in most email clients
- Meme creation and internet culture content
- Product demos and feature showcases
Step-by-Step Guide
- Select a short MP4 video clip (under 30 seconds recommended)
- Click upload or drag and drop the file
- Adjust FPS (5-25) and max width (240-800px) in the settings panel
- Click 'Convert to .GIF' - conversion may take a moment for longer clips
- Preview the animated GIF and download it
How it works
Upload a short MP4 clip (ideally under 10 seconds). FFmpeg extracts frames at 10fps and scales to 480px width by default. The result is a looping animated GIF. Use the settings to customize frame rate and dimensions.
Tips & Best Practices
- Keep clips under 5 seconds for files under 5MB - ideal for social media
- Use 5 fps for simple screen recordings, 15+ fps for action content
- Width of 320px is perfect for messaging apps, 480px for web embedding
- For better quality animations, consider using WebM or APNG instead of GIF
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my GIF so large?
GIFs are inherently large because they use lossless compression per frame. Reduce the frame rate (5-10 fps), width (320px or less), and keep clips short (under 5 seconds) for smaller files.
What's the best video length for GIFs?
2-5 seconds is ideal for most GIFs. Longer clips result in very large files. For clips over 10 seconds, consider using WebM or MP4 instead.
Can I adjust the GIF quality?
Yes, use the settings to change FPS (lower = smaller file, less smooth), width (smaller = smaller file), or select 'Original size' to maintain the video resolution.
Why does my GIF look choppy?
The default 10fps is good for most content. Increase to 15-20fps for smoother animation, but expect a larger file.
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.