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Convert MP4 to GIF
Add your MP4 file below and press the button: Cocuyo converts it to GIF right in your browser, for free and with no watermark. You want a short part of a video as an animation for a chat, an email or a website.
- Free, no watermark
- Your files never leave your device
- GIF pre-selected
HOW TO DO IT
Three steps.
Add your MP4 file
Drop it on the box or choose it. One video at a time, up to 300 MB and 10 minutes; the GIF lasts up to 15 seconds, at 5, 10 or 15 frames per second.
Adjust the options
Choose the options you need; the output is GIF.
Download the GIF
Press the button and download each file, or all of them in a ZIP when there are several.
FORMATS
MP4 vs GIF: what changes
You want a short part of a video as an animation for a chat, an email or a website. A GIF has 256 colours, no sound and is heavy: 3 to 5 seconds at 320 px is usually enough.
| Feature | MP4 | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Video container, usually H.264 with AAC audio. | Animated image with up to 256 colours. |
| Compression | Lossy and very efficient. | Only 256 colours per frame: much larger than a video of the same length. |
| Transparency, animation or sound | Video and sound. | Looping animation, no sound. |
| Compatibility | The most compatible: phones, social networks and TVs. | Universal: chats, email and websites. |
| Best for | Sharing and posting video. | Reactions, memes and short demos. |
MP4 to GIF: common questions
Does converting MP4 to GIF lose quality?
A GIF has 256 colours, no sound and is heavy: 3 to 5 seconds at 320 px is usually enough.
How many files can I convert at once?
One video at a time, up to 300 MB and 10 minutes; the GIF lasts up to 15 seconds, at 5, 10 or 15 frames per second.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, in current mobile browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox). Large files take a little longer on a phone, and the tab should stay open until the download is ready.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens inside your browser: the file is read and processed on your device and is not sent to Cocuyo or to any third party. You can check it in your browser’s network tools: your file is not sent.
Is it really free?
Yes. You can try it before signing up; to download the result we ask for a free account, with no subscription. Your free account comes with 30 welcome uses; after that, each use costs 1 credit (top-ups from US$1), and they are unlimited with Basic or Pro. It never adds a watermark.
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