How to Convert a GIF to MP4

Converting a GIF to MP4 can reduce file size by 80–95% while keeping the animation. Instagram, Facebook, and most websites prefer video over GIF.

Step-by-step guide

1
Open GifMash's GIF to Video tool
Go to gifmash.com/gif-to-video and upload your GIF file.
2
Select MP4 or WebM format
Choose MP4 for sharing on social media and mobile devices. Choose WebM for web pages (better browser compression). The tool falls back to WebM if MP4 isn't supported.
3
Convert and download
Click Convert. The tool uses your browser's MediaRecorder API to render each GIF frame and encode the video locally. Download the result.

Convert GIF to video

Free GIF to MP4/WebM converter — runs entirely in your browser.

MP4 is better for Instagram, WhatsApp, and general sharing.
WebM is better for web pages — smaller file size and native browser support.
The converted video will loop automatically when set as an autoplay video element.
File size after conversion is typically 80–95% smaller than the original GIF.

Why convert a GIF to MP4?

MP4 files are 80–95% smaller than equivalent GIFs. Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter actually convert GIFs to video internally anyway.

Does converting GIF to MP4 lose quality?

The MediaRecorder API uses the browser's native video encoder. Quality is generally excellent at default settings.