MOV to GIF converter
To convert MOV to GIF, drop your MOV file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the GIF. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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Converted on this device, never uploaded
What changes
| MOV to GIF | What happens |
|---|---|
| Width | 320, 480 or 640 px (never wider than the video) |
| Frames per second | 10, 15 or 20 |
| Length | Up to 30 seconds; trim to choose the part |
| Colours | 256 per frame, chosen for each frame |
| Where it happens | In your browser; the file is never uploaded |
How to convert MOV to GIF
- Add your MOV. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes GIF straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview and the size. The defaults are right for most files.
- Download. Press Download to save the GIF.
Why GIF
Make a looping GIF from an iPhone or Mac video, for messages, slides and social posts.
Questions
Yes, where the browser can decode HEVC: Safari, and Chrome and Edge on most Windows and Mac computers. Otherwise you will see a message saying so.
Up to 30 seconds. Use the timeline to pick which part.
Video formats store only what changes between frames; GIF stores nearly every frame whole. Smaller width and fewer frames per second help most.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.