GIF is a 35-year-old format — the same clip as an MP4 is usually 5–10× smaller and plays smoother. pixelpix's Export tool converts GIF to MP4 (H.264), WebM or lossless APNG using your browser's own hardware encoder.
Frame timings are preserved exactly, including variable delays that trip up many converters.
Why convert a GIF to MP4
The same clip as an MP4 is usually 5–10× smaller than the GIF and plays more smoothly, because video compression stores the differences between frames and keeps full colour. pixelpix converts to MP4 (H.264), WebM or lossless APNG using your browser’s own hardware encoder, preserving frame timing exactly — including the variable delays that trip up many converters.
How it works
Drop your GIF and open Export.
Pick MP4, WebM or APNG.
Convert and download.
Like every pixelpix tool, this runs 100% in your browser: your file is never uploaded to a server, never leaves your device, and works even offline once the page has loaded.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the MP4 so much smaller than the GIF?
GIF compresses each frame almost independently and is limited to 256 colours. MP4 uses modern inter-frame compression and full colour, so it is far more efficient for anything with motion or gradients.
Which format should I pick — MP4, WebM or APNG?
MP4 for broad compatibility and small size, WebM as an open alternative, APNG when you need lossless quality with transparency. See our GIF vs MP4 guide for the trade-offs.
Does it need to upload my GIF?
No. Conversion uses WebCodecs in your browser; nothing is uploaded. If your browser lacks the MP4 encoder, the tool falls back to WebM automatically.