To convert GIF to M4A, select or drop your .gif picture above, check that M4A is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is a GIF file?
GIF – GIF image. GIF is the classic format for short looping animations and simple graphics. A GIF picture has at most 256 colors, so photographs look grainy in it.
GIF Converter →What is an M4A file?
M4A – MPEG-4 audio (M4A). M4A is audio in an MP4 file, used by Apple Music and iTunes. A GIF or WebP has no sound, so the M4A is silent and as long as the animation.
M4A Converter →How to convert GIF to M4A
- Click Select File, or drop your .gif files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that M4A is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
GIF vs M4A: how they compare
| GIF | M4A | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (LZW), 256 colors | Lossy (AAC) |
| Transparency | On or off | Not applicable |
| Animation | Yes | Not applicable |
| Created by | CompuServe, 1987 | Apple |
| Best for | Short animations and simple graphics | Music in iTunes |
Good to know
- Only the first frame of the animated GIF is converted, because M4A holds a single picture.
- A GIF picture has no sound, so the M4A is silent: it is as long as the animation and nothing more.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting GIF to M4A free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my GIF pictures uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because making video and audio needs ffmpeg, which is too large to run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.
How large can the GIF file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Can I change the size or quality of the M4A?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for GIF to M4A are shown.
Can I convert several GIF files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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