About this tool
GIF to MP4
It can be useful to convert GIF to MP4 if you're using a platform that works better with videos than animated images. The animation is played back in a browser canvas and recorded using the MediaRecorder API. The available recording formats will depend on what your browser offers, but it will attempt to record in MP4 format first. If it cannot record in MP4 format it will attempt to record in WebM format. The output format will be shown in the result so you can rename or upload with the correct file extension. All this is done locally.
How to use this tool
How to use this tool
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Choose a GIF or animated WebP file and wait for the preview.
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Click process GIF
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Start the conversion and let the animation play through its full loop.
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Download the generated video after checking the format and preview.
Why turn a GIF into video?
Some publishing tools, messaging applications and social media sites will treat video files more reliably than animated images. The video container can also make it easier to add the animation to a timeline or merge with other clips. The conversion is a playback recording so will be dependent on what the browser can render. The timing and size will depend on the decoded animation and canvas used to record.
MP4 and WebM availability
MP4 recording is not available via the browser API in all environments. If the browser cannot record an MP4 then WebM will be used rather than lying about it being MP4. Always check the label on the result before uploading it elsewhere. WebM is a genuine video format and widely supported in modern browsers. If you need to convert it to MP4 for a service then download the local result and use a desktop/server conversion tool.
Check the complete playback
Let the converter play through the animation before downloading. This avoids cutting off a loop at the wrong moment and gives the browser time to finish the recording.
If the file is too large, trim unused frames or resize the GIF before converting. Those changes reduce the amount of content that needs to be recorded.
Common questions
Common questions
How do I make a GIF to video?
Choose a GIF, start the browser conversion, wait for the animation to finish recording, and download the video result.
How do I turn a GIF into a video?
Choose the GIF, start the conversion, let the animation play through, and download the generated video.
How do I convert a GIF to a video?
Upload the GIF, run the converter, and wait for the complete playback to be recorded locally.
How can I download GIF from Google?
Search for a GIF on Google Images and open the image from its original website. On a computer, right-click and select Save image as. On a phone, press and hold the GIF and choose the save or download option.
How to get GIF keyboard?
Install Gboard from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and enable it as your keyboard. Open a messaging app, tap the emoji icon, and select GIF to search for and send animated GIFs.
How do I save a GIF as a video?
Run the converter and use the download action after checking the generated MP4 or WebM format.
How do I convert a GIF to MP4?
Choose a GIF, start the browser conversion, wait for the animation to finish recording, and download the video result.
Why did I get a WebM file instead of MP4?
The browser did not expose a usable MP4 MediaRecorder format, so the tool used WebM as the supported local fallback.
