Free MP4 to GIF Converter
Convert any MP4, MOV, WEBM or AVI clip into a looping GIF — trim the exact range, dial in FPS, width and quality, and download in one click. Everything runs in your browser: no upload, no signup, no watermark.
Drag & drop your video here
MP4 · MOV · WEBM · AVI · MKV — up to 200 MB / 60s · processed locally, never uploaded
Convert Video to GIF in 3 Steps
From raw clip to looping GIF in under a minute — right in your browser.
Upload your video
Drop in an MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI or MKV clip — screen recordings, phone takes, game captures, anything.
Pick the range & settings
Trim the exact start and end, then choose FPS (10–24), width (320px–original) and palette quality.
Download the GIF
Convert and download a looping GIF in seconds — processed on your device, never uploaded.
FPS Guide — What to Use for Each Scenario
Frame rate is the biggest quality/size dial you have. Here's how to pick.
10 FPS
RecommendedMemes, chat GIFs · Smallest
Slightly choppy but tiny — perfect for messaging apps and comment sections. The choppiness can even add to the joke.
15 FPS
Social media, product demos · Medium
The sweet spot for most clips — smooth enough with a controllable file size. Great for loops, tutorials and banners.
20 FPS
Gaming clips, fast action · Large
Noticeably smoother motion for fast movement or gameplay highlights — roughly 30% bigger than 15 FPS.
24 FPS
Cinematic showcases · Largest
Near-cinematic smoothness. Only worth it for very short clips (under 3 seconds) — files get big fast.
GIF Size Guide
Pick the smallest width that still looks good — your file (and your viewers) will thank you.
320px
Messaging & mobile
Smallest file, loads instantly — perfect for chat apps and phones.
480px
Social sharing
The most popular width — balanced clarity and file size for feeds.
640px
Banners & emails
Great on desktop, larger file — keep the FPS in check.
Original
Archive & pro use
Maximum clarity preserved, but files can be huge — use sparingly.
Keeping GIFs under platform limits
- Chat apps are happiest under 5 MB — 320px + 10 FPS + a short range gets you there easily.
- Website and email embedding is best under 3 MB — 480px at 12–15 FPS, 3–5 second loops.
- Dropping width from 640px to 480px cuts file size by roughly 44%.
- Dropping FPS from 24 to 15 cuts it by roughly 38% — usually invisible for memes and demos.
- Duration is the single biggest lever: a 10-second cap fixes almost every oversized GIF.
What people convert to GIF
Social media loops
GIFs autoplay without a video player, so they get more engagement in feeds and comments. 480px at 15 FPS keeps you under 5 MB.
Memes & reactions
Capture the funny 2 seconds from a movie, show or game. 10 FPS adds comedic choppiness and 320px keeps it fast-loading.
Product demo loops
Embed a feature walkthrough in your site, email or deck — GIFs loop with zero interaction. 15 FPS at 640px, under 6 seconds.
Gaming highlights
Clip the kill, the play, the effect. Fast motion deserves 20 FPS at 480px for a good quality-to-size balance.
Tutorial & docs steps
A short GIF beats both a screenshot and a video in READMEs and technical docs. Record each step under 5 seconds.
Design motion showcases
Convert After Effects or Figma motion exports to GIF for Dribbble and portfolio thumbnails — best compatibility anywhere.
MP4 to GIF FAQ
Is this MP4 to GIF converter free?
Yes — completely. No signup, no watermark on the output, and no limit on how many clips you convert. Processing runs in your browser, so there's nothing to pay for.
How do I make the GIF file smaller?
File size scales with width × FPS × duration. The biggest wins: keep the clip under 10 seconds, drop the width to 320–480px, and use 10–15 FPS. Lower palette quality also shaves 20–30%. A 6-second, 480px, 15 FPS clip typically lands under 5 MB.
Which FPS should I choose?
10–15 FPS is right for most uses — smooth enough, small enough. Use 10 for memes, 15 for demos and social posts, 20–24 only for fast action or very short cinematic loops.
Can I choose which part of the video becomes the GIF?
Yes. After loading your clip, drag the Start and End sliders to trim the exact range — you'll see the duration and estimated frame count update live.
Will my video be uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — your file never leaves your device. That also means no file-size queues and no waiting on uploads.
Why do colors sometimes look off in GIFs?
GIF stores at most 256 colors, so rich gradients can band. Raising the palette quality to High helps a lot — it analyzes the clip and builds an optimized palette. Very colorful scenes may still band slightly; that's a format limit, not a bug.
Do the GIFs loop automatically?
Yes — every GIF from this tool loops infinitely by default, in browsers, chat apps, slides and forums.
Which formats can I convert from?
MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI and MKV all work. If your clip is in something more exotic, re-export as MP4 first. A modern browser (Chrome or Edge recommended) gives the best performance.
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Turn any clip into a looping GIF
Upload a video, trim the perfect moment, choose FPS and size, and download the GIF — free, private and instant.