GIF to MP4

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Easily convert GIF to MP4 online instantly and effortlessly. No installation or plugins required. Simply drop your GIF video into our converter and receive a MP4 file in seconds with high-quality playback.

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Batch Convert GIF to MP4

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Handle all major video formats: MOV, MP4, AV1, GIF, HEVC, and more. Ensure your videos are delivered in the best format for quality and efficiency.

How to Convert GIF to MP4

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Add Your GIF Files

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Select MP4 as your output format to begin the conversion

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Explore Beyond Image Upscale

A woman and a golden retriever in the mountains. They're sitting, facing away from the camera while the dog noses the woman. They're surrounded by natural splendor including majestic mountains, puffy clouds, and evergreen-studded hills. — An un-cropped image overlaid with a cropping window showing how it would be cropped by Cloudinary.

Original: 18 MB
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JPEG: 135 KB
WebP: 135 KB
AVIF: 90 KB
JPEG XL: 94 KB

Original: 18 MB
We’re showing a resized version of the original asset to avoid slow loading speeds. View the original.

JPEG: 135 KB
WebP: 135 KB
AVIF: 90 KB
JPEG XL: 94 KB

Duration: 1:42

Duration: 0:15

URL:

/ar_0.5,c_fill,g_auto,w_433/q_auto/f_auto/hiking_dog_mountain.jpg

cloudinary.image("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg", {transformation: [
  {aspect_ratio: "0.5", gravity: "auto", width: 433, crop: "fill"},
  {quality: "auto"},
  {fetch_format: "auto"}
  ]})

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg").image(transformation=[
  {'aspect_ratio': "0.5", 'gravity': "auto", 'width': 433, 'crop': "fill"},
  {'quality': "auto"},
  {'fetch_format': "auto"}
  ])

(new ImageTag('hiking_dog_mountain.jpg'))
	->resize(Resize::fill()->width(433)
->aspectRatio(0.5)
	->gravity(
	Gravity::autoGravity())
	)
	->delivery(Delivery::quality(
	Quality::auto()))
	->delivery(Delivery::format(
	Format::auto()));

cloudinary.url().transformation(new Transformation()
  .aspectRatio("0.5").gravity("auto").width(433).crop("fill").chain()
  .quality("auto").chain()
  .fetchFormat("auto")).imageTag("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg");

cl_image_tag("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg", transformation: [
  {aspect_ratio: "0.5", gravity: "auto", width: 433, crop: "fill"},
  {quality: "auto"},
  {fetch_format: "auto"}
  ])

cloudinary.Api.UrlImgUp.Transform(new Transformation()
  .AspectRatio("0.5").Gravity("auto").Width(433).Crop("fill").Chain()
  .Quality("auto").Chain()
  .FetchFormat("auto")).BuildImageTag("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")

cloudinary.image('hiking_dog_mountain.jpg').transformation(Transformation()
	.resize(Resize.fill().width(433)
.aspectRatio(0.5)
	.gravity(
	Gravity.autoGravity())
	)
	.delivery(Delivery.quality(
	Quality.auto()))
	.delivery(Delivery.format(
	Format.auto())));

imageView.cldSetImage(cloudinary.createUrl().setTransformation(CLDTransformation()
  .setAspectRatio("0.5").setGravity("auto").setWidth(433).setCrop("fill").chain()
  .setQuality("auto").chain()
  .setFetchFormat("auto")).generate("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")!, cloudinary: cloudinary)

MediaManager.get().url().transformation(new Transformation()
  .aspectRatio("0.5").gravity("auto").width(433).crop("fill").chain()
  .quality("auto").chain()
  .fetchFormat("auto")).generate("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg");

cloudinary.image('hiking_dog_mountain.jpg').transformation(Transformation()
	.resize(Resize.fill().width(433)
.aspectRatio(0.5)
	.gravity(
	Gravity.autoGravity())
	)
	.delivery(Delivery.quality(
	Quality.auto()))
	.delivery(Delivery.format(
	Format.auto())));

cloudinary.image {
	publicId("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
	 resize(Resize.fill() { width(433)
 aspectRatio(0.5F)
	 gravity(
	Gravity.autoGravity())
	 })
	 delivery(Delivery.quality(
	Quality.auto()))
	 delivery(Delivery.format(
	Format.auto())) 
}.generate()

new CloudinaryImage("hiking_dog_mountain.jpg")
  .resize(
    fill()
      .width(433)
      .aspectRatio(0.5)
      .gravity(autoGravity())
  )
  .delivery(quality(auto()))
  .delivery(format(auto()));

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What is GIF?

A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a widely-used digital file format designed for both still images and short animations. Developed in 1987 by CompuServe, it quickly gained popularity due to its ability to efficiently compress image data without losing quality, making it suitable for sharing over slow internet connections at the time. The format supports a maximum of 256 colors and is especially effective for simple graphics, logos, and animations. Its unique capability to display looping animations within a single file helped solidify its role in digital media.

The GIF format has become an integral part of online culture, often used to express reactions, humor, or emotions in a visual and engaging way. Despite its technical limitations compared to modern formats like WebP or MP4, GIFs remain popular due to their universal support across platforms and their nostalgic appeal. Lightweight, easy to share, and endlessly reusable, GIFs continue to serve as a versatile medium for communication and storytelling in the digital age.

What is MP4?

MP4, or MPEG-4 Part 14, is a digital multimedia file format commonly used to store video, audio, and other data such as subtitles and still images. It is based on the ISO/IEC standard developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and is one of the most versatile and widely supported formats for delivering high-quality content across devices and platforms. MP4 files are highly compressed using advanced codecs like H.264 or H.265, which significantly reduce file sizes while maintaining excellent quality, making them ideal for streaming and downloading content.

One of the key strengths of MP4 is its flexibility. It supports a wide range of media types and can adapt to various use cases, from movies and TV shows to video tutorials and web content. MP4 files are compatible with almost all modern devices, browsers, and players, ensuring seamless playback without additional software. Its combination of high efficiency, quality, and compatibility makes MP4 the go-to format for video distribution and sharing in both professional and everyday use.

How to Batch Convert GIF to MP4?

Select GIF File
Gather all the GIF files you wish to convert and upload or drag and drop them into a batch conversion tool like Cloudinary.
Choose MP4 as Output Format
In the converter, select MP4 as the output format.
Start the Conversion
Begin the batch conversion process. The tool will automatically convert all selected GIFs to MP4.
Download Converted Videos
Once the batch conversion is complete, download the converted MP4 files directly to your device.

To streamline the process, sign up for Cloudinary’s API to automate video conversions and easily transform any format into MP4 or other video formats.

How can I optimize my GIF files on the web?

Optimizing GIF files for the web is essential to improve website performance, reduce load times, and enhance user experience. One effective way to achieve this is by using Cloudinary, which offers powerful tools to optimize and manage GIFs seamlessly. Cloudinary can automatically convert GIFs into modern, lightweight formats like MP4 or WebM for animations. These formats are significantly smaller in size while maintaining visual quality, ensuring faster delivery and better compatibility across devices and browsers.

Additionally, Cloudinary allows you to apply dynamic transformations to GIFs, such as resizing, cropping, and adjusting playback speed, without the need to re-upload files. Its f_auto (automatic format selection) and q_auto (automatic quality optimization) transformations ensure that each GIF is delivered in the most efficient format and resolution based on the user’s device and network conditions. These features, combined with Cloudinary’s Content Delivery Network (CDN) for fast global delivery, make it easy to optimize GIFs for the web while maintaining excellent visual fidelity and user experience.