MP4 to GIF Converter

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MP4

The MPEG-4 Part 14 format, better known as MP4, is a multimedia container used to store digital audio and video. It can store other kinds of data, like still images and subtitles.

GIF

GIF(Graphics Interchange Format) is an image format that supports animated images or text. It's a popular format for images that uses the lossless compression algorithm to contain images that don't have more than 256 colors. It was developed by CompuServe in 1987 to help transfer images over networks effectively.

Frequently Answered Questions

Does renaming MP4 to GIF work?

No, it doesn't work. You can't convert MP4 to GIF by changing the name of the MP4 video. It's impossible to perform any file conversion by renaming the files because that doesn't affect the file format.

The only way to make file format conversions is using the proper tool.

Can you convert MP4 to GIF with Windows 10?

Yes, you can create GIFs from MP4 videos with Windows 10 devices as long as you install the proper conversion tool. And it's necessary to install a new app because PCs don't have any pre-installed conversion software.

You could also avoid any installation using Convertr to convert MP4 videos to GIF format right now. Our platform is an online, free converter you can start to use immediately without any registration.

Why are GIF files larger than MP4 videos?

You might notice when converting MP4 to GIF that the GIF is bigger than its source. GIF files can be even ten times bigger than MP4 files.

The reason for that is simple: GIF doesn't work like video formats. This format achieves motion with a rapid succession of frames, just like cartoon animation works. But each frame in the animated GIF is stored like an individual image. Therefore, a 2-second gif can be made up of around 28 pictures. Besides, GIF format uses lossless compression, so the images are as big as the original. But MP4 is a lossy format and compresses the data considerably.

In conclusion, GIF files are larger than MP4 because the format doesn't compress data as much as MP4 and compound multiple images.

Is it safe to use online GIF to MP4 converters?

It depends on the platform you will use. In the case of Convertr, yes, it is safe.

Convertr is an online conversion platform regularly tested to keep it clean of any cyber threat. Likewise, we don't keep copies of any of the files you upload, so your data will not be stolen in any way.

Our platform is safe for you and your privacy.

How to convert MP4 to GIF

The method to convert MP4 to GIF is straightforward with our online tool. The conversion is fast, and you can perform it with a few clicks.

Here is how you can convert MP4 to GIF with Convertr:

  1. Tap or click on "Choose the files" and then pick the MP4 videos you will convert. Or drag and drop them above.
  2. Choose GIF as the output format.
  3. Click on convert.
  4. Click on download.

And that's all! Your MP4 files will be GIFs in a short time.