Convert MOV to GIF
Transform QuickTime MOV videos into animated GIFs. MOV is Apple's native video format, commonly used on iOS devices and in professional editing.
Select the portion of your MOV video you want to animate, choose frame rate and size settings, then convert to a shareable GIF format.
Why Convert MOV to GIF?
MOV files may not play smoothly on non-Apple devices. GIFs work universally across all platforms and devices.
Convert iPhone recordings or professional footage into lightweight clips for social media and messaging.
Optimal Settings for MOV to GIF
Frame Rate: iPhone recordings are typically 30 or 60 FPS. Reduce to 12-15 FPS for reasonable GIF file sizes.
Output Width: iPhone videos are often 1080p or 4K. Scale down to 480-640px for practical GIF sizes.
Duration: iPhone videos can be long. Select the key moment—3-8 seconds works best for shareable GIFs.
Common Use Cases
iPhone Videos: Convert phone recordings into shareable GIFs for social media.
Screen Recordings: Turn iOS screen recordings into tutorial GIFs.
Professional Footage: Extract clips from edited MOV files for previews or demos.
Important Note About Audio
GIF format does not support audio. When converting video to GIF, any audio track will be discarded. The resulting GIF contains only the visual animation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert iPhone videos (MOV) to GIF?
Yes, iPhone records in MOV format and these files convert well to GIF. Note that iPhone videos are typically 1080p or 4K, so you should scale down to 480px width or less for reasonable GIF file sizes.
Why is my iPhone video GIF so large?
iPhone videos are high resolution and 30-60 FPS, which creates large GIFs. Reduce the output width to 320-480px and frame rate to 10-12 FPS. Also select only the key moment (3-8 seconds) rather than the full video.
Will slow-motion MOV videos convert correctly?
Slow-motion videos have high frame rates (120-240 FPS). The converter will sample frames to create the GIF at your specified frame rate. The slow-motion effect will be preserved in the timing of the animation.
Can I convert screen recordings from Mac to GIF?
Yes, macOS screen recordings in MOV format convert well to GIF. This is excellent for creating tutorials, bug reports, or demo animations. Screen content with simple graphics converts especially well.
Do Live Photos convert to GIF properly?
Live Photos are stored as MOV files and can be converted to GIF. Export the Live Photo as a video file first, then upload for conversion. The result captures the brief animation of the Live Photo.
Is MOV better to convert than MP4?
Both formats convert equally well to GIF since the conversion focuses on the video frames regardless of container format. Choose based on your source material. iPhone and Mac typically produce MOV files.