Convert MP4 to GIF OnlineFree

To convert an MP4 to a GIF, drop the video (MP4, MOV, WebM or AVI, up to 500 MB), trim it to the part you want, pick 8, 12, 15 or 20 fps and a width of 320, 480 or 640 px or the original, then convert and download. The GIF gets an optimised 256-colour palette, so gradients look smooth instead of banded. 480 px wide at 12–15 fps is a good balance of sharpness and file size.

Free, no sign-up, no watermark. Converts in your browser — your video is never uploaded.

Updated October 2026

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How to convert MP4 to GIF

  1. Drop your video

    MP4, MOV, WebM or AVI, up to 500 MB.

  2. Trim it and set the size

    Choose the start and end, a frame rate (8–20 fps) and a width (320, 480 or 640 px, or the original).

  3. Convert and download

    Click Convert to GIF, then download the finished GIF.

Made for Etsy and Shopify sellers

Etsy listing videos and Shopify product pages don't accept every format, and a slow-loading GIF hurts conversions. This tool is tuned for product clips: short loops of a mug turning, a shirt in motion, or a mockup being applied — the kind of thing that sells better as a moving preview than a static photo.

FAQ

Is this video to GIF converter really free?
Yes — converting video to GIF is completely free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no daily limit. Scaylr makes money from its mockup generator, not this tool.
Does my video get uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly. Your video file is never sent to a server — it stays on your device the whole time.
What's the best GIF size for an Etsy listing or Instagram?
480px wide at 12-15 fps keeps file size low while staying sharp. Use 320px for faster-loading thumbnails, or Original width only for short, high-detail clips.
Why is my GIF file so large?
GIF size grows fast with clip length, frame rate and width. Trim to under 10-15 seconds, lower the frame rate to 8-12 fps, and reduce the width — that combination usually cuts file size a lot with little visible quality loss.
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