MP4 to GIF Converter
Turn an MP4 into a high-quality animated GIF right in your browser. Trim, resize, change speed and download – free, private and without a watermark.
Drop an MP4 to convert to GIF
Drag & drop an MP4 file, choose one from your computer, or send it from your phone with a QR code.
Tap to pick a video from your gallery or record a new one.
MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, M4V · or several JPG/PNG images · Free, no watermark, no sign-up
Extracted key frames
How to convert MP4 to GIF
Open your MP4
Choose an .mp4 file, drag it in, or on a computer scan the QR code to send an MP4 from your phone.
Trim and set options
Select the start and end time, the GIF width, frame rate, speed and quality.
Convert MP4 to GIF
Click “Make GIF”, check the key frames and download your GIF.
Best MP4 to GIF converter features
Fast in-browser conversion
No upload queue – most MP4 clips convert in a few seconds on your own device.
Any MP4 source
Phone videos, screen recordings, GoPro, drone and camera clips, downloaded MP4s.
Size control
Pick 240 to 800 px or keep the original resolution.
iPhone & Android friendly
Convert MP4 to GIF on your phone and save directly to Photos.
No watermark
Clean output you can use anywhere.
Also MOV, WebM, MKV
Not an MP4? The same converter handles most other video formats too.
MP4 vs GIF: what is the difference?
| MP4 | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Video container (usually H.264) | Animated image |
| Colors | Millions | Up to 256 per frame |
| Sound | Yes | No |
| File size | Small | Larger for the same clip |
| Autoplay & loop | Depends on the site/app | Always, everywhere |
| Supported in email, docs, chats | Often not | Almost everywhere |
Convert MP4 to GIF when you need an animation that plays automatically everywhere – emails, Slack, Discord, GitHub, Notion, forums. Keep MP4 (or convert GIF to MP4) when you need sound, long duration or the smallest file.
Recommended GIF settings
A GIF stores every frame as a separate image with up to 256 colors, so size grows quickly with resolution and length. Use these starting points:
| Use case | Width | Frame rate | Length | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reaction GIF for chat (Discord, Slack, WhatsApp) | 320–480 px | 10 fps | 2–5 s | Medium |
| Product demo or tutorial in docs / GitHub README | 640–800 px | 12–15 fps | 5–15 s | High |
| Email newsletter | 480–600 px | 8–10 fps | 3–6 s | Medium |
| Website banner or hero animation | 800 px | 12 fps | 3–8 s | High |
| Smallest possible file | 240 px | 5–8 fps | < 3 s | Small file |
MP4 to GIF – FAQ
How do I convert MP4 to GIF?
Choose your MP4 file above, trim it with the Start/End sliders, choose size and frame rate, then click “Make GIF” and “Download GIF”.
How do I convert MP4 to GIF on iPhone?
Open this page in Safari, tap “Choose video”, select the clip from Photos, tap “Make GIF”, then “Share / Save to Photos”. No app from the App Store is needed.
How do I convert MP4 to GIF on Android?
Open this page in Chrome, tap “Choose video”, pick the MP4 from your gallery or files, make the GIF and tap “Download GIF” or “Share”.
How do I send an MP4 from my phone to my computer to convert?
On a computer, click “Upload from phone”. A QR code appears. Scan it with your phone camera, choose a video from your gallery, and it is transferred to the open page on your computer automatically – no cables, AirDrop, email or app needed. On a phone the button is hidden because you can simply pick the video directly.
Is this MP4 to GIF converter free and without watermark?
Yes. It is completely free, adds no watermark and requires no account.
How do I convert MP4 to GIF without losing quality?
Choose “High (256 colors)”, keep the width at 480–800 px and use 12–15 fps. GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame, but per-frame palettes keep the result very close to the original.
Why is the GIF so much bigger than my MP4?
MP4 uses efficient video compression while GIF stores each frame as an image. Shorter clips, smaller width and fewer frames make the GIF much smaller.
Is there an MP4 file size limit?
There is no hard upload limit because nothing is uploaded; the practical limit is your device memory. A GIF can contain up to 400 frames (for example 40 seconds at 10 fps). Phone-to-computer QR transfers are limited to 100 MB per file.
Can I convert MOV, WebM or MKV to GIF too?
Yes. Although this page is optimized for MP4, the converter accepts MOV, WebM, MKV, M4V and other formats your browser can play.
Can I make a transparent GIF from an MP4?
No. MP4 videos have no transparency (alpha channel), so the GIF will have the same solid background as the video.
Are my MP4 files uploaded anywhere?
No. Conversion happens entirely inside your browser on your own device, so your video never leaves your computer or phone. The only exception is the optional “Upload from phone” QR feature: the file you send is held temporarily so your computer can pick it up, and it is deleted as soon as it is received (anything left over is purged automatically within 24 hours).
Can I convert MP4 to GIF offline?
Yes. After the page has loaded you can disconnect from the internet and convert files – everything runs locally.