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Share a new video out of quirky, dynamic GIFs that add more oomph to your every frame. Convert GIF to MP4 video with Canva’s free online converter in just a few clicks.
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When posting online, you’ll benefit from turning GIFs to videos. Not only are videos website- and social media-friendly, but with their reduced file size, videos are faster and easier to upload and load on a site. Canva’s online converter easily turns GIF to MP4 in seconds, and you only need to upload your animated file to get started.
Edit on the same platform
Send a clearer and fuller message by converting GIF to MP4. Then, open Canva’s editor to further refine your video by trimming(opens in a new tab or window), cropping(opens in a new tab or window), or adding other design elements, including frames, background music, images, and vectors, all without leaving the platform.
Send or share anywhere
When you’ve got a masterpiece on your hands, you surely can’t wait to share it for the world to see. Convert GIF to video for Instagram, Facebook, ads, or websites. Message it to your close friends or share it on social media(opens in a new tab or window) to engage your business or personal audience. Download it as an MP4 video to convert without watermark, and then share it as a file or post online in a breeze.
How to convert a GIF to video
Frequently Asked Questions
GIF stands for graphics interchange format. It is a digital format to reduce image sizes and short animations created by CompuServe in 1987.
GIFs contain image sequences that can be easily edited or cropped with photo-editing tools, while videos consist of frames that can be tricky to edit individually. A GIF is ideal for animation, and visual effects and videos are for live streaming or video chat.
Since GIFs are considered images, they are a go-to asset for quick marketing on the web, especially in responding on social media. However, when posting full-length content, it’s best to use videos. They have higher quality, making them more visually appealing while being smaller in file size. Plus, you get to add different elements that aren’t present in a static image or an animated GIF.
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