MP4 to GIF Converter

Convert MP4 video clips to animated GIF — free, in your browser, with no uploads required.

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Our dedicated Video to GIF tool handles MP4-to-GIF conversion with full control over frame rate, output dimensions, and clip start/end time.

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What the Video to GIF converter can do

Select a clip range
Set start and end times to convert only the section you want, not the whole video.
Control frame rate
Choose how many frames per second to extract. Lower FPS means smaller GIF files.
Resize the output
Scale down the output dimensions to keep file sizes manageable for sharing.
100% in-browser
No uploads, no accounts, no watermarks. Your video stays on your device.

How MP4 to GIF conversion works

Converting an MP4 video to an animated GIF involves extracting individual frames from the video at a chosen rate, quantising their colours to the 256-colour GIF palette, and assembling them into an animated GIF file. This is computationally intensive work that our Video to GIF tool handles entirely in your browser.

Keep in mind that GIF files are typically much larger than the equivalent MP4 video — a 10-second clip at 15 FPS and 480px wide can easily be 5–20 MB. For sharing on social media or messaging apps, you may want to use MP4 instead, since it plays inline everywhere and has far better quality at a fraction of the file size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the GIF file so large?
GIF is an old format limited to 256 colours and lossless frame storage. It is far less efficient than modern video codecs. To keep GIF sizes reasonable, lower the FPS and reduce the output dimensions.
What video formats are supported?
The Video to GIF tool accepts MP4, WebM, MOV, and most other common video formats that your browser can decode.
Is there a file size limit?
No hard limit — but very large videos may be slow to process or run out of browser memory. Short clips (under 30 seconds) work best.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free. No signup, no watermarks, no limits imposed by us.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Should I use GIF or MP4 for sharing?
For most sharing purposes, MP4 is a better choice — it plays inline on all major platforms, looks better, and is dramatically smaller. Use GIF when the recipient platform does not support inline video, or when you specifically need the GIF format for memes or social posts.