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MOV to GIF Converter — iPhone & QuickTime

Convert iPhone videos and Mac screen recordings to animated GIFs. Free, no watermark, no account.

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No watermark
Long videos auto-sample safely
MOV not uploading? Here's the 1-minute fix.

Some MOV files use ProRes or HEVC, which not all browsers can decode. Re-save the MOV as H.264 first:

  1. Open in QuickTime Player (Mac) or VLC
  2. File → Export As → 1080p (this re-saves as H.264)
  3. Drop the new file below ↓

Most iPhone MOV files (H.264) work straight away — only ProRes / older codecs need this step.

Drop your MOV file here or click to upload

Up to 500MB · long videos auto-sample frames · all formats + animated GIFs / WebPs

How to convert MOV / QuickTime to GIF — 3 steps

  1. Drop your MOV file into the uploader above (iPhone H.264 works directly).
  2. Trim with the dual slider, pick frame rate and output width.
  3. Click Convert MOV to GIF — done in seconds.

If your MOV uses ProRes or an older codec, the 30-second fix is in the yellow box above the uploader.

iPhone video to GIF — fastest way

  1. AirDrop the MOV from your iPhone to your Mac (or upload from iCloud Drive on Windows).
  2. Drop it above. Trim to the 2–6 second moment you want.
  3. 480px wide and 10fps for the best balance of quality and file size.
  4. Convert and download — your GIF is ready to text, post, or DM.

Mac screen recording to GIF

Cmd + Shift + 5 on a Mac produces an H.264 MOV. Drop it here to make a shareable GIF for Discord, Slack, Twitter, or bug reports. Tutorial-length recordings (15–30 seconds) work great — the tool auto-samples frames so you don't need to trim manually.

Best MOV to GIF settings

  • iPhone 4K footage: 480px wide, 10fps. GIF stays under 3MB.
  • Mac screen recording: 640px wide, 15fps for crisp UI playback.
  • Funny moment / reaction: 320px wide, 10fps, trim to 3 seconds.

Public approved creations

Examples

Rainbow Happy Birthday animated GIF made with TIG
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Rainbow Happy Birthday animated GIF made with TIG

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Fire text Happy Birthday animated GIF made with TIG
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Fire text Happy Birthday animated GIF made with TIG

happy-birthdayfire-textflames-effect
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Colorful confetti burst transparent GIF made with TIG
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Colorful confetti burst transparent GIF made with TIG

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Make one like this
Gold work anniversary animated GIF made with TIG
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Gold work anniversary animated GIF made with TIG

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Make one like this
Happy Birthday transparent GIF made with TIG
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Happy Birthday transparent GIF made with TIG

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Make one like this
animated: 6fab664d-fad0-4936-afac-d57749312d82-u1_4c396d52-b0b1-44db-b3d9-f67bf5 — transparent animated GIF
GIFTIG

animated: 6fab664d-fad0-4936-afac-d57749312d82-u1_4c396d52-b0b1-44db-b3d9-f67bf5 — transparent animated GIF

Make one like this

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my iPhone MOV work?▼
Yes — modern iPhone videos (H.264 or HEVC at standard quality) upload and convert directly. Just AirDrop the MOV to your computer or upload from iCloud, then drop it here.
My MOV file says "could not decode" — what now?▼
A small number of MOV files use ProRes or older codecs your browser can't play. Open the MOV in QuickTime Player → File → Export As → 1080p. That re-saves it as H.264, and the new file uploads cleanly. (See the yellow box above the uploader for full steps.)
What is a MOV / QuickTime file?▼
MOV is Apple's QuickTime video format. It's the default for iPhone videos, Mac screen recordings (Cmd + Shift + 5), and ScreenFlow / Final Cut exports.
Is MOV to GIF conversion free?▼
Yes. Free, no watermark, no account required. Up to 100MB per file.
How do I convert an iPhone video to a GIF?▼
1) AirDrop or sync the MOV from your iPhone to your computer. 2) Drop it in the uploader above. 3) Trim to the 2–6 second moment you want. 4) Click Convert.
Why is my MOV file so large?▼
iPhones record in 4K or 1080p HD. Use the trim slider to keep only the seconds you need, and set output width to 480px. Most GIFs come out under 3MB — perfect for messaging.
Can I convert a Mac screen recording to GIF?▼
Yes. Cmd + Shift + 5 produces an H.264 MOV that uploads and converts directly. Great for tutorials, bug reports, and Slack reactions.

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