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GIF & video tools

MOV to GIF Converter

Turn a MOV clip into an animated GIF for chats, docs and READMEs. iPhone and QuickTime MOV videos work in Safari and usually in Chrome and Edge; if your browser can't play the file, convert it to MP4 first.

How to use the MOV to GIF Converter

  1. 1

    Choose a MOV video. It plays in the preview so you can find the moment you want.

  2. 2

    Set the start time, length, width and frames per second.

  3. 3

    Press Make GIF and download it.

Frequently asked questions

How long can the GIF be?

Up to 400 frames, for example 40 seconds at 10 frames per second. Short clips (3–10 seconds) at 480 px wide give the best balance between quality and file size.

Is my MOV uploaded?

No. The video is read by your own browser and the GIF is built on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.

Why is my GIF so large?

GIF is an old format without modern compression. Lower the width or the frames per second, or shorten the clip, to make it smaller.

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