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Convert MP4 to GIF

A MP4 to GIF converter that runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and your files never leave your device.

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100% local. Your file is processed in this tab and never uploaded.

How to Convert MP4 to GIF

  1. 1

    Drop your MP4 file

    Drag it into the converter above, or click to browse. Nothing is uploaded.

  2. 2

    Adjust settings (optional)

    Trim, crop, resize, mute, or set quality from the sliders icon.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    GIF is preselected. The file converts in this tab and downloads when done.

Why Convert MP4 to GIF?

A GIF needs no player, no unmute tap, and no goodwill from whatever app renders it, which is why a clip that must loop everywhere still ships as a GIF decades after better codecs arrived. Short MP4 in, auto-playing loop out.

Keep it brief; GIF compression punishes length.

MP4
GIF
Container
MP4 (ISOBMFF)
Compression
Lossless (LZW)
Typical codec
H.264 / H.265
Transparency
Yes (1-bit)
Audio codec
AAC
Max colors
256
Streaming friendly
Yes
Animation
Yes
Device support
Universal
Browser support
Universal
Typical use
Web, mobile, TV
Typical use
Short loops, memes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are GIF files larger than the original MP4?
GIF has no efficient video compression. A 10-second 480p MP4 might be 2 MB; the same content as GIF is typically 8-15 MB. Keep GIFs short (under 5 seconds) to control size.
What frame rate should I use for a smooth GIF?
10 to 15 fps is the sweet spot, smooth enough to read as motion without the file size ballooning the way it does at higher rates. The output card has an FPS slider.
Why does my GIF have only 256 colors?
That is the format's hard ceiling. Gradients and skin tones may show banding as a result.
Can I trim the MP4 before converting to GIF?
Yes. Use the video editor (sliders icon) to set a trim range before converting. Shorter clips produce smaller, better-looking GIFs.
Is my file private?
Yes. The conversion runs in your browser tab and nothing is uploaded, so your files never leave your device. The only limit is size: 500 MB for this format. Bigger files route to the desktop app.

Creating GIFs from multiple video clips?

TeraConvert Desktop batch-converts MP4 clips to GIF through native FFmpeg with no browser memory limit.

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