Convert GIF to MP4 Online
GIF is an 8-bit indexed color image format famous for lightweight animations. MP4 is a digital multimedia container that stores video, audio, subtitles, and metadata. AnyConvert converts GIF to MP4 securely without installing desktop software.
GIF to MP4 Converter
Convert your GIF files to MP4 format quickly and easily. Upload your file and download the result.
Max file size: 50MB
Why convert GIF to MP4?
Switching from GIF helps you avoid 256 color limit per frame causes heavy banding in photographic imagery. MP4 excels at excellent compatibility with browsers, tvs, mobile devices, and ott platforms, making it a better fit when clients or platforms expect web video delivery and social media uploads.
MPEG-4 Part 14 also offers supports multiple audio tracks, subtitles, and chapter markers. That means your converted files stay useful for web video delivery and social media uploads and mobile playback and offline downloads.
GIF strengths
- Simple animation support with broad browser compatibility
- Lossless compression for small, flat-color graphics
- Works well for lightweight memes, UI hints, and decorative loops
MP4 advantages
- Excellent compatibility with browsers, TVs, mobile devices, and OTT platforms
- Supports multiple audio tracks, subtitles, and chapter markers
- Efficient streaming via fragmented MP4 and adaptive bitrate protocols
Key differences
| Feature | GIF | MP4 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency / Alpha | Supports alpha channel | Not applicable |
| Typical file size | Moderate (lossless compression) | Compact (lossy compression) |
| Best suited for | Looping UI demonstrations and micro-animations and Animated stickers and memes on social media | Web video delivery and social media uploads and Mobile playback and offline downloads |
| Standard | Open, royalty-free specification | Open, royalty-free specification |
Before you convert
- Keep a backup of your original file before converting so you can roll back if needed.
- Decide on a background color for transparent areas—MP4 fills them with solid color during conversion.
- Review known pain points: Inefficient for high-resolution or long animations compared to video formats. Adjust your source file accordingly.
- Note the target resolution and frame rate to avoid unexpected stretching or stutter.
Quality tips
- Use the resize controls to match the pixel dimensions your project actually needs.
- Preview the background fill—set it to white, black, or brand colors so transparent elements look intentional.
- Start with a high-quality setting (85–90%) and only reduce it if file size targets demand it.
- Trim clips and set the frame rate before converting to avoid double-encoding footage you do not need.
- Download the result immediately and open it in the target application to verify everything matches expectations.
Where MP4 fits best
Once you have the converted file, you can plug it straight into web video delivery and social media uploads, mobile playback and offline downloads, and archiving h.264 recordings from cameras and screen captures. MP4 is the format teams expect in those environments, so you spend less time re-exporting or explaining compatibility issues.
Common MP4 use cases
- Web video delivery and social media uploads
- Mobile playback and offline downloads
- Archiving H.264 recordings from cameras and screen captures
Tools that open MP4
- FFmpeg
- HandBrake
- Adobe Media Encoder
Frequently asked questions
Does converting GIF to MP4 reduce quality?
Yes, MP4 uses lossy compression. Start with the highest quality setting available and compare the converted file against your original. If you need a perfect copy, keep the GIF source as an archive.
What happens to transparent pixels when I move from GIF to MP4?
Because MP4 does not store transparency, the converter applies a solid background. Choose the background color that matches your design system or add a new layer in an editor before uploading.
How can I keep MP4 file sizes reasonable?
Trim the clip, export with a constant or target variable bitrate, and align the frame rate with your footage. Dropping unused audio tracks also saves space.