In a nutshell, here are the main differences between a GIF and MP4 file :
MP4s are a video file and contain audio
Whereas GIFs are animated images compressed into frames that loop around which give them that "repeated" effect.
Example of a GIF:
The difference between a GIF and MP4
differences between GIF and MP4 format
Written by Nick
Updated over a week ago
Updated over a week ago