Why would I convert a GIF to a video instead of keeping it as a GIF?

MP4 is almost always dramatically smaller than the equivalent GIF and supports real video playback controls (pause, seek, volume) that GIFs don't have.

Will this work with any GIF, even unusual dimensions?

Yes — GIFs with odd width or height (common, since GIF has no such restriction) are automatically adjusted to even dimensions, which MP4 encoding requires.

How much smaller will the video be?

It varies by content, but MP4/H.264 compression is far more efficient than GIF's format, so a meaningful size reduction is typical.

Do you store my GIF anywhere after conversion?

Your GIF is processed entirely in server memory and the result is deleted immediately after download.

GIF to Video Converter

Upload an animated GIF and get an MP4 video in seconds — free, no account required.

Drop your file here, or click to browse

.gif · max 20 MB

FloxerFile converts animated GIF files into MP4 video, giving you a much smaller file that plays natively in any video player and supports seeking, unlike GIF. Useful when a GIF's file size or lack of playback controls becomes a problem.

How it works

1
Upload your GIF
Drag and drop your .gif file into the converter, or click to browse. Files up to 20 MB are supported.
2
Convert
Click Convert to Video. The conversion runs on our servers and completes in seconds.
3
Download your video
Download the MP4 directly to your device. Your file is never stored — it is deleted immediately after conversion.

Features

Handles odd-dimension GIFs automatically
Many GIFs have odd pixel dimensions, which breaks standard MP4 encoding — dimensions are automatically adjusted to the nearest even number before encoding.
Web-optimized output
Encoded with the faststart flag, so the MP4 can begin playing before it's fully downloaded.
Broad player compatibility
Encoded in the yuv420p pixel format, the safest choice for playback across browsers, phones, and video players.
Much smaller than the source GIF
MP4/H.264 compresses far better than GIF's format, so the output is typically a fraction of the original GIF's size.

Supported formats

.gif

GIF

Graphics Interchange Format — a widely used animated image format.

Output format: .mp4

Frequently asked questions

Why would I convert a GIF to a video instead of keeping it as a GIF?: MP4 is almost always dramatically smaller than the equivalent GIF and supports real video playback controls (pause, seek, volume) that GIFs don't have.
Will this work with any GIF, even unusual dimensions?: Yes — GIFs with odd width or height (common, since GIF has no such restriction) are automatically adjusted to even dimensions, which MP4 encoding requires.
How much smaller will the video be?: It varies by content, but MP4/H.264 compression is far more efficient than GIF's format, so a meaningful size reduction is typical.
Do you store my GIF anywhere after conversion?: Your GIF is processed entirely in server memory and the result is deleted immediately after download.

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