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Convert animated GIFs to MP4 video for dramatically smaller file sizes, audio support, and better compatibility with social media upload requirements and video editing software.
ChangeThisFile converts animated GIF files into MP4 video using FFmpeg on our secure servers. MP4 uses H.264 compression to achieve file sizes up to 95% smaller than GIF while preserving full 24-bit color depth. Free, no signup required, and files are auto-deleted after conversion completes.
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GIF vs MP4: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | GIF | MP4 |
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| Type | Animated image format | Video container with H.264 codec |
| Color depth | 256 colors maximum | 16.7 million colors (full color) |
| File size | Very large for animated content | Up to 95% smaller for equivalent animation |
| Audio | No audio support | Audio track can be added |
| Looping | Auto-loops in browsers | Requires player attribute or script |
| Social media upload | Limited size support on some platforms | Native support on all major platforms |
| Video editing | Cannot be imported by most video editors | Standard input for all video editors |
| Streaming | No streaming support | Full streaming and seeking support |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Reducing massive GIF file sizes
Animated GIFs are notorious for large file sizes. A 50MB GIF can become a 2MB MP4 with identical visual quality. Convert GIFs to MP4 when file size matters for loading performance or email attachments.
Uploading to social media platforms
Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook all prefer or require MP4 for video uploads. Converting your GIFs to MP4 ensures smooth upload, better quality, and proper platform rendering.
Importing into video editing software
Most video editors like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro handle MP4 natively but struggle with GIF. Convert GIF animations to MP4 to incorporate them into video projects.
Adding GIF animations to presentations
PowerPoint and Google Slides handle MP4 video reliably with looping options. Convert looping GIFs to MP4 for crisp, color-accurate animations in slideshow presentations.
Improving web page performance
Replace heavy GIF animations on web pages with MP4 video using the HTML5 video element with autoplay and loop attributes. The same animation loads far faster as MP4.
How to Convert GIF to MP4
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Upload your animated GIF
Drag and drop your .gif file into the converter or click to browse and select it. Both short reaction GIFs and large animated GIFs up to 500MB are supported.
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FFmpeg converts to H.264 MP4
Your GIF is uploaded securely and FFmpeg converts each frame using H.264 compression with full color depth. The full 256-color palette of each frame is upsampled to true color in the MP4 output, and loop timing from the GIF is preserved in the video duration.
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Download your MP4 video
Save the .mp4 file to use in video editors, upload to social media, or embed on your website. The original GIF and converted MP4 are deleted from our servers immediately after download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically 80-95% smaller. A 30MB animated GIF often becomes a 1-3MB MP4. The exact reduction depends on the content, but H.264 compression is dramatically more efficient than GIF's LZW compression.
Yes. MP4 supports full 16.7 million colors, so the color banding and dithering artifacts of the 256-color GIF palette are eliminated. The converted MP4 looks noticeably cleaner and more colorful.
The MP4 file contains all the animation frames. To make it loop on a website, use the HTML5 video element with the loop attribute. Social media platforms like Twitter auto-loop uploaded videos.
The converted MP4 has no audio track. You can add audio using video editing software like DaVinci Resolve (free) or Adobe Premiere Pro after conversion.
Yes. FFmpeg reads each GIF frame's display duration and preserves the timing accurately in the MP4 output. Variable-delay GIFs are handled correctly.
Social platforms often impose strict GIF size limits (Twitter caps GIFs at 15MB for uploads) but accept much larger MP4 files. Converting to MP4 bypasses these restrictions while also improving quality.
Yes. Files are uploaded over HTTPS and deleted automatically from our servers after you download the converted MP4. We do not store or process your content beyond the conversion.
Up to 500MB. Animated GIFs can be very large, so the high upload limit accommodates even complex multi-frame animations.
Yes. Use the MP4 to GIF converter on ChangeThisFile to go back to animated GIF format if needed.
Yes. Completely free with no signup, no subscription, and no account required.
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