Video conversion workflow
Convert MP4 clips to GIF
Spin short MP4 highlights into shareable GIFs optimised for chat and docs.
Step-by-step
- 1Import your MP4 clip into Compresto.
- 2Choose Animation render and select GIF as the target format.
- 3Set the frame rate and colour palette to match your size goals.
- 4Trim the clip to the most impactful 6–8 seconds.
- 5Export the GIF and drop it into your chat thread, doc, or CMS.
Recommended preset
Conversion mode
Animation render
Output format
GIF (256 colours, looping)
Advanced option
Limit to 12 fps for balance of size and motion
Best for
- Product marketers sharing feature previews in chat
- Customer-success teams highlighting workflows in knowledge bases
- Social teams embedding quick loops in blogs or release notes
Why it works
- Controls frame rate and palette to hit lightweight GIF sizes
- Keeps loops smooth while stripping unneeded audio tracks
- Outputs GIFs ready for embedding in docs, chats, and CMS editors
Pro tips
- Keep GIFs under 8 seconds so they loop cleanly without viewer fatigue.
- Add captions or callouts to the MP4 before converting for clearer context.
- Enable dithering when gradients are present to avoid banding.
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