mp4 to gif
convert a clip from an mp4 into a looping gif. choose the start time, length, fps and width to control the file size.
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how to mp4 to gif
- drop your mp4 file onto the box above.
- set the start and end, and loop the preview to check it.
- pick fit a file size and a limit, or choose fps and width.
- press make gif and download the result.
mp4 to gif is the most common conversion for sharing short loops in chat apps, forums and documentation. because gif has no compression across frames, a gif is typically 5 to 20 times larger than the mp4 it came from. a 1 mb mp4 can easily become a 15 mb gif.
you control size with three dials: length, frames per second and width. width has the biggest effect, then length, then frame rate. start with the preset values, check the size guess, and reduce width if the file is too large.
if the place you are posting accepts mp4 or webm, send that instead. you keep sound and sharper pictures and the file stays small.
features
- start and end trimming with a looping preview
- fit a file size mode, or manual fps and width
- rough size guess before you convert
- palette-optimised colours and no watermark
- runs in your browser: no upload
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frequently asked questions
how do i keep the gif small?
gifs grow fast. use 5 seconds or less, 10-12 fps and a width of 480 px or below.
does it have a watermark?
no watermark. the gif is built with a custom colour palette for better quality than basic converters.
is my video uploaded?
no. the conversion runs in your browser with webassembly ffmpeg.
can i set a maximum file size?
yes. choose fit a file size, enter a size in mb, and the tool retries with a smaller width and frame rate until the gif is under it.
can i convert only part of the mp4?
yes. move the start and end sliders, or use the current playback position, and press preview selection to check the loop before converting.
why does my iphone or phone video look tiny or sideways?
the gif follows the video orientation. portrait clips are narrower, so a width of 360 px suits them. if the picture comes out rotated, run rotate video first and convert the result.