Convert Animated GIFs to MP4 Video Convert animated GIF images to MP4 video format in your browser.

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GIF to MP4 Converter

Convert animated GIF images to MP4 video format in your browser.

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Drag and drop your animated GIF or click to browse.

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Click Convert to transform your GIF into MP4 video.

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What Is GIF to MP4 Converter?

The GIF to MP4 Converter transforms animated GIF images into MP4 video format entirely in your browser. MP4 videos are dramatically smaller than GIFs — often 90% smaller — while maintaining better visual quality with millions of colors instead of GIF's 256-color limit. This tool parses the GIF frame-by-frame, draws each frame onto a canvas, and records the output using MediaRecorder API. The result is a smooth, efficient MP4 video perfect for web embedding, social media, and anywhere you need compact animated content. All processing happens locally on your device.

Why Use GIF to MP4 Converter?

MP4 files are up to 90% smaller than equivalent GIFs
Full color depth with millions of colors vs GIF's 256-color limit
Smooth playback with proper video compression
Client-side processing keeps your files private

Common Use Cases

Website Performance

Replace heavy GIFs with lightweight MP4 videos for faster page loads.

Social Media

Convert GIFs to MP4 for better quality uploads to social platforms.

Storage Savings

Reduce animation file sizes by converting GIF collections to MP4.

Mobile Optimization

Use efficient MP4 format instead of bandwidth-heavy GIFs on mobile.

Technical Guide

The tool parses the animated GIF binary data to extract individual frames, their dimensions, delays, and disposal methods. Each frame is rendered onto a Canvas element respecting the GIF's frame disposal and transparency settings. The canvas is captured as a MediaStream and fed to a MediaRecorder configured for video/webm (or video/mp4 where supported). Frame timing from the GIF's graphic control extension blocks is used to control playback speed. The GIF parsing handles interlaced frames, local and global color tables, and transparent color indices. The resulting video is assembled and offered for download. For GIFs with variable frame delays, the recorder adjusts timing to maintain accurate animation speed.

Tips & Best Practices

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The resulting MP4 will be much smaller than the original GIF
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MP4 output preserves full color depth — colors will look better than the GIF
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Very short GIFs (under 1 second) may produce minimal MP4 files
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For looping behavior, the MP4 player will need to be set to loop

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q How much smaller will the MP4 be?

MP4 files are typically 80-95% smaller than equivalent GIFs. A 10MB GIF might become a 500KB-1MB MP4.

Q Does the MP4 loop like the original GIF?

MP4 videos don't loop by default, but most video players and HTML5 video elements support a loop attribute.

Q Is video quality preserved when converting GIF to MP4?

Yes, and often improved! MP4 supports millions of colors compared to GIF's 256, so the video will look smoother.

Q Does the converter work with all animated GIFs?

It works with standard animated GIFs. Very large GIFs may take longer to process due to memory requirements.

Q Is the GIF to MP4 conversion private?

Yes. All processing happens in your browser — no files are uploaded anywhere.

About This Tool

GIF to MP4 Converter is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.