MP4 to GIF Converter

For most social media and web use, 480px width is ideal - it provides good quality while keeping file size manageable. For higher quality needs, use 640px or 720px, but expect larger file sizes. For mobile messaging apps, 320px works well and creates smaller files that send quickly.

15 FPS is the recommended balanced setting for most GIFs. Use 10 FPS for smaller file sizes (good for simple animations), and 24 FPS for smoother motion (ideal for action scenes but creates larger files). Keep in mind that most social media platforms display GIFs at 10-15 FPS anyway, so higher frame rates may not be visible.

GIF uses lossless compression and stores each frame individually, which creates larger files than video formats that use temporal compression. To reduce size: use lower width (320-480px), lower frame rate (10-15 FPS), shorter duration, and simpler content with fewer colors. A 5-second GIF can range from 500KB to 10MB+ depending on these settings.

We recommend keeping GIFs under 10-15 seconds for optimal file size and playback performance. Longer videos will still convert, but the resulting GIF may be very large (potentially 20MB+). For longer content, consider keeping it as video or creating multiple shorter GIFs. Most platforms also have file size limits for GIFs.

No, the GIF format does not support audio. GIFs are silent animated images by design. If you need audio with your animation, keep the video in MP4 format or consider using video formats like WebM that support both animation and sound. Some platforms like Giphy use a workaround called "GIFs with sound" but these are actually video files.

Currently, our converter processes the entire video. For best results, trim your MP4 to the desired segment before uploading. Most smartphones have built-in video trimming (in the Photos app on iPhone, or Gallery on Android). On desktop, you can use the built-in video editors on Windows or Mac, or free tools like VLC.

This tool specifically accepts MP4 files, which is the most common video format. For other video formats like MOV (iPhone), AVI, WebM, MKV, or WMV, use our Video to GIF converter which supports multiple formats, or first convert your video to MP4 using our video converter tools.

Most conversions complete within 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on video length, resolution, and chosen settings. Higher width and frame rate settings take longer to process because more data needs to be generated. Very long videos or maximum quality settings may take up to 5 minutes. You'll see a progress indicator during conversion.

Yes, we take security seriously. All uploaded videos are processed securely on our servers and automatically deleted within 24 hours after conversion. We use HTTPS/SSL encryption for all file transfers, and our automated systems process your files without any human access or viewing. We never store, share, or analyze your content.

Yes! GIFs work on virtually all social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (in DMs and comments), Reddit, Tumblr, Discord, Slack, and more. They also work in messaging apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Note that some platforms have file size limits (typically 5-15MB), so adjust your width and frame rate settings accordingly.