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GIF to MP4 Converter

Convert animated GIFs to compact MP4/WebM video. Reduce file sizes by up to 90% while improving animation quality. 100% free, no upload needed — everything happens in your browser.

Drop GIF files here or click to upload

Supports animated .gif files

About GIF to MP4 Conversion

🎬 Why Convert GIF to Video?

GIFs are extremely inefficient — a 5MB GIF often becomes a 500KB video. MP4/WebM uses modern compression that's dramatically better than GIF's 1980s-era format.

🎨 Better Quality

GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame. Video formats support millions of colors, so gradients and complex animations look significantly better.

🔒 100% Private

Your files never leave your device. All conversion happens locally using the Canvas and MediaRecorder browser APIs.

⚡ Instant & Free

No signup, no limits, no watermarks. Convert as many GIFs as you need, completely free.

How to Convert a GIF to MP4

  1. Upload your GIF. Drag an animated .gif file into the box above, or click to browse.
  2. Click “Convert to Video.” The tool decodes every frame and re-records it as MP4/WebM video right in your browser.
  3. Download your video. Save the converted GIF-to-video file — typically 80–90% smaller than the original GIF.

That's the whole process to convert a GIF to MP4 (or WebM) online — no signup, no upload to a server, and no watermarks.

💡 How It Works

This tool uses the browser's ImageDecoder API (when available) to extract individual GIF frames, draws them to a canvas, and records the canvas using MediaRecorder. The output is typically WebM (VP9) format, which is widely supported. For best results, use Chrome or Edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert GIF to MP4?+
MP4 videos are dramatically smaller than GIFs — often 80-90% smaller — while maintaining better quality. Video formats support millions of colors (vs GIF's 256) and efficient compression.
Will the animation quality be preserved?+
Yes, and usually improved. MP4/WebM supports millions of colors compared to GIF's 256-color limit, so gradients and complex animations actually look better as video.
What video format will I get?+
The output format depends on your browser's capabilities. Most modern browsers produce WebM (VP9) video, which offers excellent compression. Some browsers may output MP4.
How do I convert a GIF to MP4?+
Upload your animated GIF, click Convert to Video, and download the result. The whole GIF-to-MP4 conversion runs in your browser in seconds — no software to install and no upload to a server.
Is this GIF to video converter free?+
Yes. Converting GIF to MP4 or WebM video here is completely free with no signup, no file-size limits, and no watermarks.
Is this GIF to video converter private?+
Yes, all conversion happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas and MediaRecorder APIs. Your GIF files are never uploaded to any server.

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