Free MP4 to GIF Converter
This free MP4 to GIF converter turns a video clip into a lightweight looping GIF, with controls for trim, output width, frame rate, and quality. It runs entirely in your browser, so your video is never uploaded and there is no account or watermark.
Source video
Converted on this device. Your video is never uploaded.
Drag and drop an MP4 here, or
MP4, M4V, MOV, or WebM up to 300 MB and 10 minutes. Each GIF can cover up to 30 seconds. The codec must be one this browser can play.
GIF settings
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How to convert MP4 to GIF
- 1
Upload an MP4
Drag and drop or choose an MP4, M4V, MOV, or WebM file. The tool checks it and shows its resolution, duration, size, and a preview.
- 2
Trim the clip
Enter a start and end time, or play the preview and use its current position. Each GIF can cover up to 30 seconds.
- 3
Choose size, frame rate, and quality
Pick an output width from 240 to 800 pixels, a frame rate from 5 to 25 fps, and a High, Balanced, or Small file quality preset.
- 4
Convert and download
Select Convert to GIF, watch the progress bar, then preview the looping GIF and download it.
Where a GIF beats a video
Product demos in a README or email
Turn a short screen recording into a GIF that autoplays in GitHub, docs, newsletters, and support replies where video will not.
Launch posts and replies
Cut the best three seconds of a launch video into a looping GIF for X, LinkedIn, Slack, Discord, and Product Hunt comments.
Lightweight landing page loops
Export a narrow, low frame-rate GIF of one feature in action for changelogs, help articles, and feature callouts.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert an MP4 to a GIF?
Choose your MP4, set the start and end of the part you want, pick an output width, frame rate, and quality, then select Convert to GIF. The looping GIF appears with a preview and a download button, usually within a few seconds.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. Your browser reads the video frames and encodes the GIF on your own device, and nothing is sent to Launch Blitz. Closing the tab discards the file.
How do I make the GIF file smaller?
Shorten the trim, choose a narrower width, lower the frame rate, or switch to the Small file quality preset. Width and length matter most: halving the width cuts the pixels in every frame by about 75 percent.
What are the limits?
Source videos can be up to 300 MB, 10 minutes, and 4K. Each GIF can cover up to 30 seconds and 300 frames at up to 800 pixels wide, which keeps the browser responsive. The video must use a codec your browser can play, such as H.264.
Does the GIF keep sound?
No. The GIF format has no audio track, so the result is a silent animation that loops forever. If you need sound, keep the clip as a video instead.
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