GIF to MP4

Convert animated GIFs to MP4 video

100% free. This tool needs our server to do the work, so what you submit is sent there, processed and then discarded - it is never stored.

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About this tool

Convert an animated GIF into an MP4 video - useful because MP4 files are typically much smaller than the equivalent GIF and are more widely supported for smooth playback, especially for longer or higher-quality animations.

How to use this tool

  1. Upload GIF fileSelect animated GIF you want to optimize or repurpose.
  2. Convert to MP4Re-encode animation using efficient video compression.
  3. Preview motion qualityCheck playback smoothness after conversion.
  4. Download MP4 outputUse smaller video file for modern platforms.

Key features

  • Reduces animated file sizes dramatically.
  • Improves playback smoothness compared to heavy GIFs.
  • Better compatibility with video-oriented platforms.
  • Useful for performance optimization in web content.

Common uses

  • Converting GIF banners to lighter MP4 loops.
  • Optimizing chat/media assets for bandwidth.
  • Preparing animation snippets for web landing pages.
  • Improving loading speed of rich content blocks.

Tips for better results

  • Use loop setting in player/platform for GIF-like behavior.
  • Compare quality-size tradeoff before replacing originals.
  • Keep original GIF if platform does not auto-loop MP4.
  • Batch-convert heavy GIF libraries for faster sites.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming MP4 will auto-loop everywhere like GIF.
  • Expecting audio where source GIF has none.
  • Replacing GIF in systems that require image-only format.
  • Ignoring autoplay restrictions on some platforms.

Frequently asked questions

MP4 uses far more efficient video compression than GIF, often resulting in a dramatically smaller file size for the same visual content, plus smoother playback and broader compatibility with video players.

No - since the original GIF has no audio, the resulting MP4 will also be silent.

This depends on the player/platform - MP4 videos can be set to loop, but that's a playback setting rather than something baked permanently into the file the way GIF looping is.

Yes. GIF To Mp4 is free for normal use with no account required, and ToolBox does not add a watermark to your result.

Most tools in this category run in your browser so the file stays on your device. If a tool needs a temporary server job, files are handled for that job only and are not kept as a lasting archive.

No install needed. Open GIF To Mp4 in your browser, add your file or paste your input, then download or copy the result.

Yes on modern mobile browsers. For large files, a desktop browser is usually faster and more reliable.

Try a different quality or format setting, use a smaller input, or open a related tool (for example compress before convert). Keep a copy of the original file before replacing it.

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