# Convert GIF to MP4 > Convert GIF to MP4 online for free. Runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device. Fast batch conversion, no sign-up, no watermarks. URL: https://www.converterrr.com/gif-to-mp4 - Runs in the browser with FFmpeg (WASM): files are not uploaded, and no credits are used. - Engines: FFmpeg (WASM) (browser), FFmpeg (cloud). - API: available. `POST /api/v1/jobs` with `"output_format": "mp4"` (paid plans). - More: [Image converter](https://www.converterrr.com/image-converter), [GIF converter](https://www.converterrr.com/gif-converter), [Compress GIF](https://www.converterrr.com/compress-gif). ## How to convert GIF to MP4 1. **Add your GIF files.** Drag and drop GIF files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once. 2. **Choose MP4.** MP4 is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata. 3. **Convert.** Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds. 4. **Download your MP4.** Download each MP4 file, or everything at once as a ZIP. ## Good to know - MP4 uses lossy compression, so files get much smaller. The default quality is visually lossless for most content; lower it under Options for even smaller files. - GIF files are typically used for reaction animations, simple graphics and short loops, while MP4 is best for sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere. - This conversion runs on FFmpeg (WASM), running locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded and it works even on slow connections. ## GIF vs MP4 | | GIF | MP4 | | --- | --- | --- | | Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | MPEG-4 Part 14 | | Type | Image | Video | | Extensions | .gif | .mp4 | | MIME type | image/gif | video/mp4 | | Best for | reaction animations, simple graphics and short loops | sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere | | Properties | lossless, animation, transparency, legacy format | lossy compression, open standard | **GIF:** GIF is a 256-color image format best known for short looping animations. It has universal support but large files for photographic content. **MP4:** MP4 is the most widely supported video container. It usually holds H.264 or H.265 video with AAC audio and plays on every device and platform. 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Drop your GIF file onto the converter above, make sure MP4 is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the MP4 file — it usually takes a few seconds. ### Is it safe to convert GIF to MP4 here? Yes. GIF to MP4 conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server. ### Is the GIF to MP4 converter free? Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250. ### Will converting GIF to MP4 reduce quality? MP4 is a lossy format, but our defaults are tuned to be visually indistinguishable for most files. You can raise the quality under Options. ### Can I convert multiple GIF files at once? Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP. ### Can I convert MP4 back to GIF? Yes — use our MP4 to GIF converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.