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MP4 to GIF Converter

Turn a short MP4 clip into a looping GIF for chats, docs, and websites - converted in your browser, nothing uploaded.

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Drop files here or click to browse · video, audio, or images · convert several at once

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About this converter

A GIF is the universal looping animation: it works in chat apps, documents, forums, and websites without a video player. Converting an MP4 to GIF is the easy way to make a reaction clip, a short demo loop, or a how-to snippet that plays automatically anywhere.

Worth understanding first: GIF is an old format that stores every frame as a separate image, is limited to 256 colours, and has no audio. Those limits mean GIFs are often larger than the source video. To keep sizes sane, EasyConvert caps GIFs at 10 frames per second. The takeaway: GIFs are best for short clips.

MP4 to GIF: good to know

How it works

  1. Drop your file(s) in the box above (or click to browse).
  2. Make sure GIF is selected as the output.
  3. Click Convert, then Download your file.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert MP4 to GIF?

Drop your MP4 above, choose GIF as the output, and click Convert, then Download. For best results, trim to a short clip first using the start and end options.

Why is my GIF larger than the original video?

GIF stores every frame as a full image and is limited to 256 colours, which is far less efficient than modern video compression. EasyConvert caps GIFs at 10 fps to help, but large or long clips still produce big files.

How long should the clip be?

Short is better - ideally under about 10 seconds. GIF file size grows quickly with length and resolution, so brief loops stay small and shareable.

Does the GIF include sound?

No. The GIF format does not support audio. If sound matters, share a short MP4 or WebM clip instead.

How can I make a smaller GIF?

Trim the clip to just the part you need and lower the resolution, for example 480p. Both reduce the number and size of stored frames, which shrinks the GIF substantially.

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