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How Do I Convert an MP4 to a GIF in Photoshop?

Last updated on January 16, 2023 @ 6:50 am

There are a number of ways to convert an MP4 to a GIF in Photoshop, but the most common and straightforward way is to use the ‘Save for Web‘ function. This can be found in the File menu, under ‘Export‘.

When you select ‘Save for Web’, you will be presented with a number of options for file format, quality, and size. For this conversion, you will want to select the GIF format from the drop-down menu, and set the quality to ‘Bicubic‘. Once you have done this, simply click ‘Save’.

NOTE: If you ever encounter problems such as insufficient memory which hinders you from saving the file, simply decrease the ‘Image Size’ before proceeding.

PRO TIP: This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to convert an MP4 to a GIF in Photoshop. However, please be aware that converting an MP4 to a GIF may result in some quality loss.

From there, select a location for the file and choose ‘Images Only‘ in the Format section.

Photoshop will then take care of the rest, creating a GIF file from your MP4 video.

Conclusion:

Overall, converting an MP4 to a GIF in Photoshop is a fairly simple process. Just make sure to use the ‘Save for Web’ function, select the GIF format, and set the quality to ‘Bicubic’. After that, just click ‘Save’ and choose a location for the new file.

Kathy McFarland

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