Use common source formats
Open MP4, MOV, or WebM recordings from iPhone, Android, or desktop.
Convert screen recording to MP4
Convert a screen recording to a polished MP4
Turn a raw MOV, MP4, or WebM screen recording into a presentable H.264 MP4 for a website, social post, tutorial, or YouTube Short.
- Source stays on your device
- Choose the exact cut
- Use your brand colors
Giflane output
Giflane.comH.264 MP4Ready to publishPortrait or landscapeAuto layout
How do you convert a screen recording to MP4?
Open the source recording in Giflane, choose MP4, select the exact start and end, pick a horizontal, vertical, or phone-friendly canvas, and export. The browser renders an H.264 MP4 without sending the original video to Giflane.
Try it with your recording →Why this workflow works
One recording. One clear output.
Choose the cut yourself
Export the useful section or select Don’t clip for the complete recording.
Publish in the right shape
Use a vertical Short, horizontal video, or phone-centered composition.
Render on your device
The source recording is not uploaded to a media-processing server.
Free browser editor
Choose a screen recordingMP4, MOV or WebM · up to 5 minOpen Giflane studioUse the tool, then keep the useful result.
Upload an MP4, MOV, or WebM up to five minutes. Choose the moment, background, canvas, and output format. No account is needed for Giflane Free.
- GIF and H.264 MP4 export
- Precise start and end handles
- Solid, gradient, custom, or website colors
- Subtle Giflane.com watermark on Free
Step by step
How do you convert a screen recording to MP4?
- 1
Open the source recording
Choose an MP4, MOV, or WebM file up to five minutes.
- 2
Select MP4 export
MP4 is the default option because it is suitable for longer and higher-quality clips.
- 3
Choose the start and end
Drag the trim handles or use Don’t clip for the full source.
- 4
Set the canvas
Use 9:16 for vertical publishing or 16:9 for a horizontal video.
- 5
Export H.264 MP4
Download the finished clip and add audio or captions in your publishing editor if needed.
Practical defaults
Recommended MP4 settings
Start here, then adjust for the text size, motion, and destination of your own recording.
DecisionRecommendedWhy
CodecH.264Offers broad playback and upload compatibility.
CanvasMatch destinationChoose 9:16 for vertical or 16:9 for horizontal publishing.
LengthChoose your cutMP4 supports longer explanations without GIF-size penalties.
Full sourceDon’t clipKeeps every second when the complete walkthrough is needed.
AudioAdd laterCurrent Giflane MP4 export is video-only.
FAQ
Questions about this workflow
Can Giflane convert an iPhone MOV screen recording to MP4?
Yes. Open the MOV file in a compatible browser and export the selected section as H.264 MP4.
Can I convert the full recording?
Yes. Choose Don’t clip to export the complete source as MP4.
Does the exported MP4 have audio?
Not currently. Add sound, narration, or captions after export.
Why choose MP4 instead of GIF?
MP4 is better for longer clips, higher visual quality, and more efficient motion. GIF is best for short silent loops.