GIF to Video Converter
Convert animated GIFs to MP4 video format. Videos are 50-90% smaller than GIFs w...Convert animated GIFs to MP4 video format. Videos are 50-90% smaller than GIFs with the same visual quality. Perfect for sharing on Instagram, Twitter...
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GIF to Video Features
Convert GIFs to videos for better sharing
Why Use GIF to Video Converter?
H.264 Compression Shrinks GIFs by 50 to 90 Percent
GIF was designed by CompuServe in 1987 using LZW compression, a lossless algorithm that predates modern video codecs by decades. H.264 (ITU-T H.264 / ISO/IEC 14496-10) uses inter-frame prediction, motion compensation, and perceptual quantization to achieve compression ratios that GIF's pixel-by-pixel approach simply cannot match. A five-megabyte GIF typically converts to a 300 KB to 1 MB MP4 with identical visual quality. Google's own web performance documentation recommends replacing animated GIFs with video for exactly this reason.
The Format Every Social Platform Actually Prefers
Instagram does not accept GIF uploads, it requires MP4 video. Twitter converts uploaded GIFs to MP4 server-side because the compression savings are too significant to ignore. WhatsApp compresses GIFs aggressively and often breaks animations, while MP4 plays back reliably. According to Cloudinary's State of Visual Media Report, video formats deliver the same visual content at a fraction of the bandwidth cost, which is why every major platform has silently migrated from GIF to MP4 behind the scenes.
Smoother Playback
Videos play more smoothly than GIFs, especially on mobile devices. Better viewing experience for your audience.
Animation Preserved
Every frame, color, and timing from your original GIF is perfectly preserved in the MP4 output.
Common Use Cases
Perfect conversions for every platform
Instagram Posting
Instagram doesn't accept GIFs directly. Convert to MP4 to share your animated content on Instagram feed, Stories, and Reels.
Messaging Apps
WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messengers handle MP4 better than GIF. Share animations without quality loss or playback issues.
Social Media Sharing
Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn all prefer video format. Your animations will look better and load faster as MP4.
Website Performance
Replace heavy GIFs on your website with lightweight MP4 videos. Pages load faster with 90% smaller file sizes.
How It Works
Upload Your GIF
Drag and drop your animated GIF file. Any GIF up to 50MB is supported.
Choose Loop Count
Select how many times the video should loop: once, or 2, 3, or 5 times for longer videos.
Select Quality
Choose high quality for best results or medium for even smaller file size.
Download Your Video
Download your MP4 video. Share on Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, and more.
Pro Tips for GIF Conversion
Keep GIF Quality High
Start with the highest quality GIF you have. The conversion preserves quality but can't improve a low-quality source.
Loop for Social Media
For social platforms, use 2-3 loops so the video is long enough to catch attention but not annoyingly long.
Test on Mobile
Most social media views happen on mobile. Test your converted video on a phone before posting to ensure it looks good.
Platform-Specific Tips
Instagram: 1 loop works well. Twitter: 2-3 loops. TikTok: match to audio if adding sound. WhatsApp: any loop count works.
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