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GIF → Video · free · no watermark

GIF to MP4 / WebM Converter

Turn any GIF into an MP4 or WebM video. 90% smaller files, plays on iPhone, ready for Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and ads.

Free — no account
No watermark
100% in your browser

Drop your GIF here or click to upload

Up to 100MB · animated GIFs only

How to convert GIF to MP4 — 3 steps

  1. Drop your GIF file into the uploader above (or click to browse).
  2. Pick MP4 or WebM, set output size and frame rate.
  3. Click Convert to Video — your browser handles the rest.

Why turn GIFs into MP4 videos?

GIFs are huge — they use 1990s compression. The same animation as MP4 is typically 90% smaller. That means faster page loads, lower bandwidth costs, and clean uploads to Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Meta/Google ad platforms (which all reject .gif uploads).

Best settings for social media

  • Twitter / X: MP4, 480px wide, 30fps, 3× loop.
  • Instagram Reels / TikTok: MP4, 640px wide, 30fps, 10× loop.
  • Web embed (lazy-loaded): WebM, 480px wide, 24fps, 1× loop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert a GIF to a video?▼
Videos (MP4/WebM) are much smaller than GIFs at the same quality. A 5MB GIF often becomes a 200KB MP4. Plus, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and most ad platforms require video — not GIF — for upload.
Is GIF to MP4 conversion free?▼
Yes — free, no watermark, no account needed. Conversion happens in your browser, your file never leaves your device.
MP4 or WebM — which should I pick?▼
MP4 if you're unsure — it plays everywhere (iPhone, Android, Twitter, ads). WebM is smaller but only works in modern browsers and some social platforms.
How long can the GIF be?▼
Up to 100MB GIFs. Most short GIFs (under 30 seconds) convert in 5–15 seconds.
Will the video have a transparent background?▼
No — MP4 and WebM (in standard codecs) don't support transparency. Transparent pixels are flattened to black. If you need transparency, keep the source as GIF or use APNG/WebM-VP9-alpha.
Can I loop the video?▼
Yes. Pick 1×, 3×, or 10× loops below. For social media autoplay, 3× is usually best.