Free GIF to MP4 Converter
Convert any animated GIF to a tiny MP4 video that plays on every modern app — Twitter, iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, Discord. Typical output is 10x smaller. No watermark, no signup, no daily limit. Need the reverse? Use MP4 to GIF. Want to keep GIF format but smaller? Try the GIF Compressor first.
Upload a GIF
Drag & drop or click to select (max 50 MB)
Why MP4?
- 10x smaller than source GIF
- Full 24-bit color — no banding
- Plays inline on Twitter, iMessage, WhatsApp
- Faststart metadata for instant playback
Encoder details
- H.264 / yuv420p (universal)
- CRF 23 (visually lossless for GIF)
- Even pixel dims (H.264 requirement)
How to convert GIF to MP4
Drag a GIF into the upload box, or tap to pick. Max 50 MB.
Server-side ffmpeg encodes H.264 + yuv420p. Faststart metadata is enabled.
Looks the same as the source GIF — without the 256-color banding.
The MP4 saves to your device. Typically 10x smaller than the source.
GIF to MP4 FAQs
Why convert GIF to MP4?
MP4 is typically 10x smaller than the equivalent GIF and plays on every modern app — Twitter, iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, Discord. GIFs over a few MB usually get rejected or auto-converted on those platforms anyway.
Is the converter free?
Yes — every conversion is free. No signup, no payment, no daily limit, no watermark.
What is the max file size?
50 MB per upload.
Does the MP4 keep the animation?
Yes — every frame and the original timing is preserved. The loop becomes a normal MP4 (the player will rewind to play again).
Will it work on iMessage / iPhone?
Yes. Output is H.264 + yuv420p (the universal Apple-friendly profile). MP4 plays inline on iOS Safari and iMessage.
Does the MP4 have audio?
No — GIFs have no audio, so the MP4 is silent. If you want to add audio, use any video editor after conversion.
Will MP4 quality be lower than the GIF?
Visually, no — MP4 with CRF 23 looks the same or better than GIF, plus it has full 24-bit color (no 256-color banding).
How small will the MP4 be?
Typically 8-15x smaller than the source GIF for the same length and resolution.
Why is my MP4 dimension different?
H.264 requires even pixel dimensions. If your GIF was odd-sized, we round down by 1 pixel — usually invisible.
What is faststart?
It moves the MP4 metadata (moov atom) to the front of the file so streaming-style players (browsers, Twitter, iMessage) start playing while the rest downloads.