Convert GIF to MP4 Format with Desktop and Online Tools

Part 1. GIF to MP4

Before converting GIF to MP4, let’s see what GIFs and MP4 are and their advantages and shortcomings.

GIF vs MP4

Why Convert GIF to MP4

• Add sound: MP4 supports audio, while GIFs are silent.
• Improve compatibility: MP4 works with most media players and devices.
• Edit videos easily: MP4 supports common video editing features, such as trimming, resizing, and adding audio.
• Share on social media: Many platforms, including YouTube, don't support GIF uploads but accept MP4 videos.

Part 2. How to Convert GIF to MP4

• Use MiniTool MovieMaker.
• Use Any Video Converter.
• Use Ezgif.

# Use MiniTool MovieMaker

Fast steps:

• Launch MiniTool MovieMaker
• Import GIF images and add them to the timeline
• Edit GIF images
• Export GIF to MP4

MiniTool MovieMaker is a professional video editor. Meanwhile, it is a desktop converter that allows you to convert any commonly used file formats, including GIF to video, video to audio, and photo to GIF.

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• Split and trim videos to remove redundance.

• Change video aspect ratio to match screen sizes.

• Add bubble texts, bgm, transitions, and more effects.

• Create PiP or split-screen videos by multitrack editing.

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Here is how to convert GIF to MP4 with this application:

1. Launch MiniTool MovieMaker

Install and launch MiniTool MovieMaker on your PC. Shut down the movie templates window and enter the main interface.

2. Import GIF images and add them to the timeline

Click Import Media Files to import GIF images that you want to convert to the MP4 format. In the Media library, click + to add GIF images to the timeline or drag and drop them to the timeline one by one.

3. Edit GIF images

Now you can add transitions to make these clips natural and smoother, rotate them to correct the orientation, trim them to delete unwanted parts, split one GIF image into several parts, and adjust contrast, saturation, brightness, and 3D LUT to implement color correction.

4. Export GIF to MP4

• Click the Export button in the top toolbar to open the export window.
• Open the Format drop-down menu and select MP4.
• Give a name, specify the storage location, and select a suitable resolution for this MP4 file.
• Click the Export option again to start converting GIF to MP4.

In addition to converting GIF to MP4, MiniTool MovieMaker also provides many other excellent features as follows:

• Easily create videos with its cool templates.
• Convert various file formats with high speed and high quality.
• Combine several videos into one.
• Supports extracting audio from video.
• Offers numerous popular transitions and effects.
• Add text (titles, captions, and credits) to video.
• Save video or audio files on different devices.
• Change the resolution to reduce file size.

# Use Any Video Converter

Fast steps:

• Add the GIF file
• Choose MP4 as the output format
• Convert the GIF to MP4

Any Video Converter is a video converter that supports an array of file types and formats. Using the program, GIF images can be converted to MP4 as well as other formats in high quality at fast speed.

1. Add the GIF file

Hit the ADD VIDEO icon to input your GIF file into the program.

2. Choose MP4 as the output format

Select MP4 from the drop-down menu to convert your GIF to MP4.

3. Convert the GIF to MP4

When the process is completed, hit the Convert Now icon to begin the conversion. At the end of the process, you can download the MP4 files.

# Use Ezgif

Fast steps:

• Access Video to GIF
• Import GIF file
• Start conversion

Ezgif is a free-to-use online converter that needs no installation or registration. Using the program, you simply need to add the GIF image to the interface, and it will be converted to MP4 in decent quality.

You can either choose to add the local file to the interface or add its URL. The maximum supported image size is 35MB.

The details on how you can use Ezgif to convert GIF to MP4 are provided below.

1. Access Video to GIF

Visit the Ezgif website and select Video to GIF on the top toolbar.

2. Import GIF file

Select GIF to MP4, click Choose File or paste the image URL to import the GIF, and then tap on Upload Video!

3. Start conversion

Hit Convert GIF to MP4. After conversion, you can crop, rotate, resize, and reverse the MP4 file and then save it on your device.

Part 3. Bonus Tip – MP4 to GIF

• Use MiniTool MovieMaker
• Use GIPHY

# Use MiniTool MovieMaker

Fast steps:

• Import the MP4 file
• Drag the video to the timeline
• Export the video in GIF format

As a video editor, MiniTool MovieMaker also supports exporting video in GIF format. Here is how:

1. Import the MP4 file

Click Import Media File and select the MP4 file that you want to convert.

2. Drag the video to the timeline

Click + on the MP4 file to add it to the timeline, or simply drag and drop it to the timeline.

3. Export the video in GIF format

After editing it, click Export in the top right. Choose the GIF format from the options and click Export to save this GIF image on your device.

No matter what device you are using to convert GIF to MP4 or MP4 to GIF, there is always one above that will meet your requirements.

#Use GIPHY

Fast steps:

• Open GIPHY
• Access the GIF Maker
• Upload the MP4 video
• Adjust the video duration
• Customize the GIF
• Upload the GIF
• Download the GIF

GIPHY is one of the biggest GIF sharing sites. There are millions of users who browse through this website every day. As one of them, you may download numerous stunning GIFs from GIPHY, but have you ever tried to create GIFs on this website? If not, let’s take a look at how to convert MP4 to GIF online.

1. Open GIPHY

At first, you need to go to the GIPHY website and log in to your account.

2. Access the GIF Maker

Tap on Create to go to the GIF Maker window.

3. Upload the MP4 video

Click on Choose Video to select the MP4 file from your device. Or you can paste the URL of the desired video.

4. Adjust the video duration

Move the duration slider to change the duration of the video and click on Continue to Decorate to go on.

5. Customize the GIF

Then you can choose to add captions, stickers, filters to MP4 or draw on MP4. And choose Continue to upload.

6. Upload the GIF

Paste the source URL and add tags for your GIF. After that, press the Upload to GIPHY button to upload the GIF.

If you want to make your GIF private, please switch off the Public button before uploading.

7. Download the GIF

Finally, right-click on the GIF you uploaded and choose Save image as… to download the GIF.

Bottom Line

Converting GIF to MP4 improves compatibility and allows you to add background music to it, while converting MP4 to GIF is useful for creating animated images. Different methods for converting GIF to MP4 have been discussed above. It’s your turn to have a try.

If you have any questions or suggestions about it, please send an email to support@minitool.com for help.

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