GIF to MP4
Convert an animated GIF into a compact MP4 video, entirely in your browser via ffmpeg.wasm.
Animated GIFs are surprisingly inefficient - the same animation encoded as MP4 is typically a fraction of the file size and plays back smoother on every platform. This tool decodes your GIF's frames and re-encodes them as H.264 MP4 using FFmpeg running locally via WebAssembly, no upload required. It's the natural counterpart to Video to GIF for the reverse direction - use it when a GIF you have needs to become a lighter, embeddable video instead.
Runs on your device. This tool processes your file inside this browser tab. Nothing is uploaded, so it also works offline once the page has loaded, and closing the tab discards the file from memory.
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How it works
- 01
Drop or select your animated GIF.
- 02
Click Convert to re-encode it as MP4.
- 03
Download the resulting video file.
Details
- Category
- Video
- Runs
- In your browser
- Files uploaded
- No
- Cost per run
- Free
- Sign-in
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes, once loaded
Last updated 2026-08-12
Common questions
Why convert GIF to MP4?
MP4 is far smaller than GIF for the same animation and plays smoothly on every platform.
Does it upload my file?
No - conversion runs locally with WebAssembly.
Will the MP4 autoplay and loop like a GIF?
Most platforms support autoplay and loop for short MP4 clips, though behavior depends on how the embedding page configures the video tag.
Does audio get added?
No - GIFs never contain audio, so the resulting MP4 is silent.