How to use the MP4 to GIF converter
- Choose your MP4.
- Type the start time (for example 0:12) and the length in seconds.
- Pick the GIF width and frame rate.
- Click Make GIF, check the preview and download.
Finding the right moment
Play the MP4 in any player and note the time where your moment starts. Enter it as minutes:seconds, such as 1:05.5. Keep the length between 2 and 6 seconds for a GIF that loads quickly.
Why GIFs are bigger than MP4
MP4 stores only what changes between frames, while GIF stores each frame as an image with up to 256 colours. A 5-second 480 px GIF is often 2–5 MB, while the same clip as MP4 might be 300 KB. That is normal.
Good to know
Each GIF gets its own optimised 256-colour palette built from your clip, with ordered dithering that keeps gradients smooth without the flicker of error-diffusion dithering. GIFs loop forever by default. The longest clip is 30 seconds.
Supported files
MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, WMV, FLV, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, MPEG, MPG, TS, MTS, M2TS, VOB, OGV, MXF, ASF, DIVX, F4V, SWF, DV, MOD, TOD, WTV, RM and RMVB video, with H.264, HEVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, WMV, Theora and other codecs. AV1 videos cannot be read in the browser yet. Files up to 1 GB each.
Frequently asked questions
Does the GIF keep the sound?
No. GIF has no audio. If you need sound, keep the clip as MP4 with the Video Trimmer.
Can I make the GIF smaller afterwards?
Yes, run it through the GIF Compressor to reduce colours, size and frame rate.
Do I have to pay or sign up to use the MP4 to GIF Converter?
No. There is no account, no payment and no watermark. The only limit is 1 GB per file, set by what browsers can handle.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are converted locally in your browser and are never uploaded. When you close the page, nothing is left behind.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome and other modern mobile browsers. Short files work best on phones; for long or high-resolution videos a computer is faster.