How to convert MP4 to GIF?
You can convert MP4 to GIF with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose MP4 files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your MP4's.
You can also click to select MP4 files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an MP4 file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with MP4 files to GIF is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on GIF from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's GIF or something else.
- Download your GIF files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted GIF files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each GIF.
On desktop platforms, you can download the GIF files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the GIFs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .mp4 |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) |
| Mime type | video/mp4 |
Format description
MP4 (short for MPEG-4 Part 14) files store multimedia - video, audio and subtitles. Websites frequently use them for displaying videos because the MP4 format is universally supported.However, newer video formats, such as WebM, produce smaller file sizes with almost no quality loss. Therefore, you can free up storage by converting your videos to WebM.
| File extension | .gif |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | CompuServe |
| Mime type | image/gif |
Format description
GIF is a widely used image format which supports displaying animations. Its name is synonymous with short, silent, looping videos. However, due to limitations in the design of the GIF format, the animations cannot be very long or have lots of colors, without the file size becoming extremely large.Optimize GIF Size
To make GIFs smaller in size without reducing quality, you can convert it to a newer, more efficient image format like WebP – which also supports looping animations. Alternatively, you can convert the GIF to a video.Animated GIF Maker
MConverter lets you create GIF animations from videos. The resolution and frame rate of the original video will be kept, so you can make smooth 60fps GIFs. For greater compatibility, the maximum duration of the created GIF animation is 2 minutes.Common questions about converting MP4 to GIF
Can I make a high resolution GIF in perfect quality?
Yes, our video to GIF maker keeps the original resolution and frame rate. This way, you can create HD and 60fps GIF animations. Keep in mind that the higher the quality, the larger the file size.
Can I convert MP4 to GIF in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple MP4's to GIFs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing MP4's to convert to GIF.
Pasting MP4 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting MP4 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an MP4 file to GIF, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big MP4's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MP4 files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MP4 files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting MP4's to GIF safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your MP4 files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your MP4's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,470,411 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,470,411 files so far.
How long does it take to convert MP4 to GIF?
For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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