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How to convert an MP4 to a GIF on iPhone

MP4 is great for video but most chat stickers and inline previews want a GIF or animated WebP. LoopSnap converts an MP4 clip into a loop sized for wherever you're sending it.

Output

Animated GIF (or animated WebP for sticker destinations)

Targeted to the destination's upload limit.

Steps

  1. 1Open LoopSnap and tap New Loop.
  2. 2Pick the MP4 clip from the picker.
  3. 3Trim to the loop you want.
  4. 4Choose a destination chip, then Save or Share.

Tips

  • •Shorter clips make smaller GIFs — trim before exporting.
  • •For motion-heavy clips, a sticker destination's WebP keeps quality higher than GIF.
  • •Preview the loop before exporting to confirm timing.

Do it in LoopSnap

LoopSnap handles every step on-device — pick a source, pick where it's going, and export a file that uploads on the first try. No account, no uploads.

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Frequently asked questions

Does converting to GIF lose quality?

GIF uses a limited palette, so some color detail is reduced. For sticker destinations LoopSnap uses animated WebP, which preserves more.

Can I convert long MP4s?

The free tier handles up to 3-second sources; the one-time Pro unlock raises that to 10 seconds.

Is audio kept?

GIF has no audio. If you need sound, export to an MP4 destination instead.