Citrus Get Citrus Convert MP4 to GIF on Mac, offline
Need to turn a .mp4 file into GIF? Citrus converts MP4 to GIF right on your Mac, offline, using Apple's own engines. Nothing is uploaded to any server, which matters for client work, private photos and contracts.
What to expect
Citrus turns the clip into an animated GIF. GIFs get large quickly, so use a short clip and a lower resolution. How to convert MP4 to GIF
Open Citrus from the menu bar (the citrus slice icon). Drop your .mp4 file, or several, into the window. You can also drag a file onto the menu bar icon to open the quick wheel. Choose GIF as the output format and adjust options if you want, like size, quality or resolution. Press Convert. Your new files appear next to the originals, and the originals are never changed. About the formats
MP4: MP4 is the most compatible video format for web, phones, TVs and social media.
GIF: GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame. It is great for simple graphics and short loops, not for photos.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded anywhere? No. Citrus runs entirely on your Mac. Files are read and written locally and never sent to a server.
Can I convert many MP4 files at once? Yes. Drop a whole batch into Citrus and convert them all to GIF in one go. Originals are never changed.
Does Citrus need an internet connection to convert MP4 to GIF? No. It works fully offline after you download it.
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