How to Download GIFs from Imgur (GIFV/MP4 vs GIF)

Published: 2026-04-17

Imgur “GIFs” are commonly delivered as GIFV (MP4/WebM). Learn how to save the original file and when to convert to .gif.

Open GIF Downloader Open GIF Downloader GIF Basics Hub

Imgur popularized GIFV: a GIF-like page that actually streams MP4/WebM. That’s why downloads often aren’t a real .gif file.

Best-quality download (recommended)

Open the Imgur post and look for a direct .mp4/.webm URL.
Paste it into GIF Downloader and download.
Keep MP4 for best quality/smallest size.

Need a real GIF?

Convert after downloading. First read: GIF vs MP4.

If the preview fails

Some Imgur links redirect or expire. See: Why some GIF links don’t work.

Try the tool:

Use GIF Downloader.

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