How to use the MOV to GIF converter
- Choose the MOV from your iPhone, Mac or camera.
- Set where the GIF starts and how many seconds it lasts.
- Choose size and frame rate. iPhone videos are tall, so 320–480 px width is plenty.
- Make the GIF and download it.
iPhone videos and Live Photos
iPhone videos are MOV files, usually HEVC, and often vertical. The converter reads HEVC directly, keeps the vertical shape and scales by width. To make a GIF from a Live Photo, first export it as a video in the Photos app, then convert it here.
Smaller iPhone GIFs
iPhone videos are recorded at 30 or 60 fps and up to 4K. For a GIF you rarely need more than 12 fps and 480 px wide; that keeps the file small enough for messages.
Good to know
Each GIF gets its own optimised 256-colour palette built from your clip, with ordered dithering that keeps gradients smooth without the flicker of error-diffusion dithering. GIFs loop forever by default. The longest clip is 30 seconds.
Supported files
MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, WMV, FLV, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, MPEG, MPG, TS, MTS, M2TS, VOB, OGV, MXF, ASF, DIVX, F4V, SWF, DV, MOD, TOD, WTV, RM and RMVB video, with H.264, HEVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, WMV, Theora and other codecs. AV1 videos cannot be read in the browser yet. Files up to 1 GB each.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do this on my iPhone?
Yes. Open this page in Safari, tap the box, choose the video from Photos, and the GIF is made on your phone. Short clips work best on a phone.
How much does the MOV to GIF Converter cost?
Nothing. It is free with no registration, no watermark and no limit on how many files you convert.
Do you keep a copy of my files?
We never receive them. All processing happens on your device, so there is nothing for us to store or delete.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Open the page in your phone's browser and choose a file. Phones have less memory than computers, so very large files are better converted on a laptop or desktop.