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Convert GIF to MP4 Online — Free

GIFs are huge — a 5-second GIF is often 10× larger than the same content as MP4. ReFile converts GIF to a small, smooth MP4 that plays inline on every platform.

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Sandboxed processing
Files deleted in 24 h

What this does

Massive size reduction (typically 5-20× smaller)
Smoother playback — MP4 supports proper frame rates
Auto-loop — 'looping MP4' if you want forever-playback like a GIF

How it works

1
Upload your GIF
Drop it above, or click to pick from your device. We validate the format immediately — no spinning on a file we can't process.
2
Run the conversion
The recipe runs in an isolated cloud sandbox — same as every other ReFile job. No AI guessing involved; it's a hand-written command that does one thing.
3
Download the MP4
Result lands in seconds. Files auto-delete from our servers after 24 hours; signed download URLs expire in the same window.

Frequently asked

Will the MP4 loop like a GIF?: Not by default — most video players don't auto-loop. Most social platforms (Twitter, Discord, Slack) do, though. Ask for 'looping MP4' if you need the loop baked in.
Why is the MP4 so much smaller?: GIF is limited to 256 colors and uses 1980s compression. MP4 uses modern inter-frame compression (H.264) — orders of magnitude more efficient for moving images.

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How it works

Upload your GIF

Drop it above, or click to pick from your device. We validate the format immediately — no spinning on a file we can't process.

Run the conversion

The recipe runs in an isolated cloud sandbox — same as every other ReFile job. No AI guessing involved; it's a hand-written command that does one thing.

Download the MP4

Result lands in seconds. Files auto-delete from our servers after 24 hours; signed download URLs expire in the same window.

Frequently asked

Will the MP4 loop like a GIF?

Not by default — most video players don't auto-loop. Most social platforms (Twitter, Discord, Slack) do, though. Ask for 'looping MP4' if you need the loop baked in.

Why is the MP4 so much smaller?

GIF is limited to 256 colors and uses 1980s compression. MP4 uses modern inter-frame compression (H.264) — orders of magnitude more efficient for moving images.