Animated GIFs are huge compared to video. Converting a GIF to MP4 can shrink it by 80–95% while keeping the animation — ideal for websites and social media that prefer video.
How to convert GIF to MP4
- Open the GIF to Video converter.
- Upload your GIF.
- Convert and download your MP4.
Why convert GIF to MP4?
- Much smaller files — faster pages and uploads.
- Better quality — video isn’t limited to 256 colours like GIF.
- Wide support — MP4 plays on every device and platform.
FAQ
Will the animation still loop?
MP4s can loop when embedded with the loop attribute; most social platforms loop short videos automatically.
Is it free?
Yes — free, no watermark, no sign-up.
WebP is great for the web, but some apps and older tools still expect JPG or PNG. Converting is quick and free — here is how.
How to convert WebP
- For a photo, use the JPG ⇌ WebP converter and convert to JPG.
- For graphics or transparency, use the WebP ⇌ PNG converter and convert to PNG.
- Upload, convert, download.
JPG or PNG — which should you pick?
Choose JPG for photographs (smaller files) and PNG for logos, screenshots or anything needing transparency. See our guide on PNG vs JPG for details.
FAQ
Why won’t my WebP open?
Some older software doesn’t support WebP yet. Converting to JPG or PNG fixes compatibility instantly.
Is it free?
Yes — free, no watermark, no account.
Phone photos often come out sideways, and sometimes you just need a different angle. Here is how to rotate an image or animated GIF online, free and instantly.
How to rotate an image
- Open the Rotate tool.
- Upload your image or GIF.
- Pick 90°, 180°, 270° or a custom angle, then download.
Need to mirror instead of rotate?
Use Flip to mirror vertically or Flop to mirror horizontally — handy for reflections and corrections.
FAQ
Can I rotate an animated GIF?
Yes — every frame is rotated together, so the animation keeps playing correctly.
Does rotating reduce quality?
90/180/270° rotations are lossless. Custom angles add transparent corners but keep the image sharp.
Image format has a big impact on how fast your site loads — and speed affects both visitors and Google rankings. Here is the simple, modern answer.
The quick recommendation
- Photos: use AVIF (smallest) or WebP (great support). Fall back to JPG for old browsers.
- Logos, icons, screenshots: PNG or WebP (both support transparency).
- Animations: animated WebP — far smaller than GIF, same quality.
Why modern formats matter
WebP and AVIF can be 50–90% smaller than the equivalent JPG, PNG or GIF. Smaller images mean faster pages, lower bounce rates and better Core Web Vitals.
Convert your images free
Switch any image with our free converters — try GIF to WebP, AVIF ⇌ PNG, or browse all image converters. For a deeper comparison, read GIF vs WebP vs AVIF.
FAQ
Is AVIF supported everywhere?
Support is strong in modern browsers and growing fast. Use WebP if you need maximum compatibility today.
MP4 is perfect for video, but GIFs autoplay and loop everywhere — chats, forums, docs. Here is how to convert an MP4 to a GIF online in under a minute, free and watermark-free.
How to convert MP4 to GIF
- Open the Video to GIF converter.
- Upload your MP4 (WebM and MOV work too).
- Convert, then download your GIF.
Tips for a small, sharp GIF
- Trim to 2–5 seconds — short clips make the smallest, smoothest GIFs.
- Resize down with the Resize tool to cut the file size.
- Want it tiny? Make an animated WebP instead — up to 90% smaller.
FAQ
Is converting MP4 to GIF free?
Yes — completely free, no watermark, no account needed.
Why is my GIF so large?
GIFs are inefficient for long or large clips. Keep it short and resized, or use animated WebP for a far smaller file.
Resizing an image is easy — keeping it sharp is the part people get wrong. Here is how to resize photos and animated GIFs online without the dreaded blur.
How to resize an image
- Open the free Resize tool.
- Upload your image (GIF, PNG, JPG, WebP and AVIF all work).
- Enter the new width or height.
- Keep “Preserve aspect ratio” selected, preview, and download.
The golden rule: shrink, don’t stretch
Making an image smaller keeps it crisp. Making it larger than the original forces the software to invent pixels, which causes blur. If you must enlarge, do it in small steps and accept some softening.
Keep the proportions
Always preserve the aspect ratio unless you specifically need exact dimensions — otherwise the image looks squashed or stretched. Our tool locks the ratio for you by default.
Resizing animated GIFs
Every frame is resized together, so your animation keeps playing smoothly at the new size. Want a smaller file too? Convert it to animated WebP after resizing.
FAQ
Why does my image get blurry when resized?
Usually because it was enlarged beyond its original size, or the aspect ratio was ignored. Shrinking with the ratio locked avoids both.
Big GIFs are slow to load and get rejected by upload limits. Here are three reliable ways to make a GIF smaller online, from easiest to most effective.
1. Resize the dimensions
The single biggest win. A GIF at 800px wide is roughly four times the size of the same GIF at 400px. Use the Resize tool to scale it down.
2. Crop out everything you don’t need
Trim dead space and borders with the Crop tool so you are only storing the part that matters.
3. Convert to WebP — the big one
Converting a GIF to animated WebP can cut the file by up to 90% while looking identical. It is the most effective single step for size, and WebP plays in every modern browser.
FAQ
Will reducing the size lower the quality?
Resizing and converting to WebP keep quality high. Most “quality loss” comes from over-enlarging later, not from shrinking.
What’s the smallest format for animation?
Animated WebP and AVIF are far smaller than GIF for the same clip.
Need to cut a GIF down to just the good part, or remove an awkward border? You can crop an animated GIF online in seconds — and the animation stays perfectly intact.
How to crop a GIF
- Open the free Crop tool.
- Upload your GIF.
- Drag the selection box over the area you want to keep (or type exact crop dimensions).
- Preview and download.
Why the animation doesn’t break
The same crop is applied to every frame, so your GIF keeps playing smoothly at the new size — no jumping or misalignment.
Handy next steps
After cropping, you can resize to shrink the file further, or convert to WebP for a much smaller version.
FAQ
Can I crop a GIF without losing quality?
Yes — cropping only removes pixels outside your selection; the kept area is untouched.
A watermark keeps your work yours and your brand visible. Here is how to add a text or logo watermark to photos and animated GIFs online, for free.
How to add a watermark
- Open the free Watermark tool.
- Upload your image or GIF.
- Add your text or upload a logo.
- Set the position, size and transparency, then preview and download.
Tips for a good watermark
- Keep it subtle — semi-transparent so it protects without ruining the image.
- Corner placement is hard to crop out but stays out of the way.
- Use your logo for branding, or your name/handle for attribution.
Watermarking animated GIFs
The watermark is applied to every frame, so it stays visible throughout the animation.
FAQ
Will there be a watermark from your site?
No — the tool is free and adds only your watermark. Nothing from us.
PNG and JPG are the two most common image formats, and choosing the right one keeps your images sharp and your files small. Here is the simple rule.
The simple rule
- Use JPG for photographs. It compresses photos to small files with little visible loss.
- Use PNG for graphics, logos, screenshots and anything with text or transparency. It is lossless and supports transparent backgrounds.
Why it matters
Save a logo as JPG and you get ugly artefacts around the edges and no transparency. Save a photo as PNG and the file is needlessly huge. Matching the format to the content gives you the best of both.
Convert between them free
Need to switch? Use the free JPG ⇌ PNG converter — both directions, no watermark. For even smaller modern files, try AVIF or WebP.
FAQ
Is PNG or JPG better quality?
PNG is lossless (perfect quality) but larger; JPG is smaller but loses a little detail. For photos the difference is usually invisible.
Which is better for the web?
JPG (or modern WebP/AVIF) for photos; PNG for graphics needing transparency.
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