MP4 to GIF Converter

Video into a GIF animation. Free, no sign-up, your files never leave your device.

GIF width, px
Frames per second

The GIF gets the first 20 seconds of the video, without sound. Width and frame rate have a big impact on file size.

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How to convert MP4 to GIF

  1. Click the box above or drag your MP4 files onto it — you can add many at once.
  2. Wait while your browser processes the video — nothing gets uploaded. Progress is shown as a percentage.
  3. Download each GIF separately or grab them all in one ZIP file.

Why use this converter

  • Your video stays with you

    Conversion runs on your device. Your video is never uploaded, so nobody but you can see it.

  • Size that fits

    Width of 320, 480 or 640 pixels and 10, 15 or 20 frames per second — the smaller, the lighter the file.

  • A palette for every frame

    Each frame gets its own 256 colors, so colors come out more accurately.

  • Many files at once

    Add several videos at a time and download them one by one or as a single ZIP.

Frequently asked questions

How much of the video goes into the GIF?

The first 20 seconds. GIF doesn't compress frames the way video does, and a minute of animation would weigh tens of megabytes. If the video is longer, the file's row shows a warning.

Will there be sound?

No — GIF is animation without sound.

How do I make a smaller GIF?

Choose a width of 320 pixels and 10 frames per second. GIF size grows with the frame area and the number of frames.

Which videos work?

MP4, MOV, WebM and MKV, as long as your browser can decode their video. The most common codecs (H.264, VP9) work in every modern browser.

Does the GIF loop?

Yes, it loops forever, as people expect in chats and on social media.

Is it safe?

Yes. Only the converter itself is loaded from the site; your video is processed in your browser and never sent to a server.

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