Convert MP4 to GIF
ScreenApp turns an MP4 into an animated GIF: you upload the video, then run it through the conversion tool in the app, and download the GIF. There is no separate desktop program to install and no watermark added to the result.
What you get:
- An animated GIF made from your uploaded MP4
- no watermark on any recording or export
- A file you download and use anywhere GIFs are accepted: social posts, messages, documentation, presentations
- Free to try: 3 uploads on the free plan
How to Convert MP4 to GIF
- Upload the MP4: Add your video file in the ScreenApp app. The free plan allows 3 uploads.
- Convert it in the app: Open the video and run the MP4 to GIF conversion tool. It processes the file and produces an animated GIF.
- Download the GIF: Save the finished GIF to your device and share it wherever animated images are supported.
Video quality going in affects the GIF coming out: a clear, well-lit source clip converts better than a dark or heavily compressed one. See how we measure accuracy for how ScreenApp evaluates its tools.
MP4 to GIF Converter vs Other Tools
| Feature | ScreenApp | EZGIF | CloudConvert | FreeConvert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 3 uploads | Up to 200 MB per video | 10 conversions a day, up to 1 GB | 20 conversion minutes a day, up to 1 GB |
| Watermark | no watermark on any recording or export | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Paid plan | $19/month annual | No paid plan (donation supported) | pay-as-you-go conversion credits, no flat monthly plan shown | $12.99/month (Basic) |
Sources, checked 2026-09-12: ScreenApp pricing, ezgif.com/video-to-gif, cloudconvert.com/pricing, freeconvert.com/pricing, freeconvert.com/webm-to-mp4
- vs EZGIF: EZGIF’s converter caps free uploads at 200 MB per video and offers no paid plan, only a donation link. ScreenApp’s free plan gives you 3 uploads, and Pro removes that cap at $19 a month annual.
- vs CloudConvert: CloudConvert’s free tier is 10 conversions a day capped at 1 GB per file, and beyond that it’s pay-as-you-go conversion credits, no flat monthly plan shown. ScreenApp’s free plan is a flat 3 uploads, then a fixed $19 a month on Pro.
- vs FreeConvert: FreeConvert limits free users to 20 conversion minutes a day and 1 GB per file, then charges $12.99 a month for its Basic plan. ScreenApp’s Pro plan is $19 a month annual.
Who Converts MP4 to GIF
Social media managers turn short video clips into GIFs for platforms and messages where an animated image loads and plays faster than a video file.
Meme makers and content creators clip a moment from a video, whether their own or a screen recording, and convert it to a GIF for Reddit, Discord, and group chats.
Web designers use GIFs in place of embedded video players for product demos, email signatures, and page headers, since a GIF plays automatically without a player interface.
Customer support and documentation teams convert short screen recordings into GIFs for step-by-step guides in a knowledge base, where a looping image is easier to follow inline than a linked video.
Presenters and educators pull a clip from a longer recording and convert it to a GIF to drop into a slide deck or a chat message without attaching the full video.
