MP4 to GIF Converter

Convert MP4, WebM, MOV, or AVI videos to high-quality animated GIFs. Our server-powered GIF processing uses advanced two-pass palette generation for vibrant colors and smooth animations - perfect for creating shareable GIFs from your favorite video clips.

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MP4 WebM MOV AVI Up to 100MB
Server-side processing with two-pass palette for best quality

How to Convert MP4 to GIF

  1. Upload your video (MP4, WebM, MOV, or AVI) by dropping it in the upload area or clicking to browse.
  2. Set the start and end time to trim your clip. GIFs work best when short - aim for 2-10 seconds for the best balance of quality and file size.
  3. Adjust the frame rate, output width, color count, and dithering method to your needs.
  4. Click "Convert to GIF" to start the two-pass palette-optimized conversion.
  5. Download your animated GIF! If it is too large, try our GIF compressor, or convert it to a sprite sheet for use in games and web apps.

Why Convert MP4 to GIF?

Universal Sharing

GIFs work everywhere - email, messaging apps, forums, social media - without needing a video player.

Auto-Play Loops

GIFs play automatically and loop seamlessly - perfect for reactions, tutorials, and product demos.

Embed Anywhere

Easily embed GIFs in websites, emails, Slack messages, and documents with a simple <img> tag.

No JavaScript Required

Unlike video embeds, GIFs need no scripts, codecs, or player plugins to display.

Related GIF Tools

GIF to MP4 GIF Compressor GIF Resizer GIF Cropper GIF Speed Changer GIF Reverse GIF Maker GIF to Sprite Sheet GIF to WebM

Frequently Asked Questions

10 fps is a great default - it provides smooth motion while keeping file sizes reasonable. Use 5 fps for simple animations or text-based content. Use 15-20 fps for action scenes where fluid motion matters. Going above 20 fps rarely adds visible quality but increases file size significantly.

GIF file size depends on duration, resolution, frame rate, and color complexity. To reduce size, trim to a shorter clip (2-5 seconds is ideal), lower the output width to 320px or 480px, reduce the frame rate, or lower the color palette. You can also use our GIF compressor for further optimization.

Dithering simulates colors outside the GIF's 256-color palette by blending neighboring pixels. Sierra (recommended) gives the best visual results for most content. Floyd-Steinberg is similar but slightly sharper. Bayer creates a cross-hatch pattern - smaller files but a retro look. None produces flat color bands - best only for simple graphics.

We support MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, M4V, OGV, and WMV. For the reverse direction, try our GIF to MP4 converter.

You can upload videos up to 100MB. GIF output is limited to 30 seconds to keep file sizes manageable. Use the trim controls to select the best 30-second segment. Short clips of 2-10 seconds produce the best results.

Files are temporarily stored only during processing and automatically deleted within 4 hours. We do not keep copies or use them for any other purpose. Your privacy is important to us.