Convert MP4 to GIF
Turn a MP4 clip into an animated GIF that loops in chats, emails and websites without a video player.
- No upload — 100% private
- Fast, lossless when possible
- Free & unlimited
- Works on iPhone & Android
Keep this tab open — the conversion runs on your device, nothing is uploaded.
Add more files above to keep converting.
How to convert MP4 to GIF
- 1
Tap Choose files and select one or more MP4 files (or drag them in).
- 2
Check that GIF is selected. Use Advanced options for resolution, size or trimming.
- 3
Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.
- 4
Your GIF downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.
MP4 vs GIF
GIF supports only 256 colours and no sound, so keep clips short. An optimized palette is generated per clip for the sharpest result.
| MP4 | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-4 Part 14 | Animated GIF |
| Type | Video | Video |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Developed by | MPEG | CompuServe |
| Introduced | 2001 | 1987 |
| Plays on iPhone | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Plays on Android | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Plays on Windows | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Plays on Mac | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
About MP4 and GIF
MP4: MP4 is the universal video format. With H.264 video and AAC audio it plays on every iPhone, Android phone, smart TV, browser, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube.
GIF: Animated GIF loops short silent clips and plays everywhere — chats, emails, websites and presentations — without a video player.
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