Convert MOV to GIF

Convert MOV to GIF online for free. The video is processed with FFmpeg on a secure server and deleted automatically.

Your file is deleted automatically after conversion.

How to convert MOV to GIF

An animated GIF plays automatically and silently everywhere, from chat apps to documentation and emails. This converter uses FFmpeg, the engine behind VLC, YouTube and most video software, to turn your MOV into GIF with sensible, high-quality settings chosen automatically. No codecs to pick, no software to install.

Step 1: Choose your MOV file
Drag and drop a .mov, .qt file onto the converter or click to browse. It works on desktop, tablet and phone.
Step 2: Convert on the server
The MOV is uploaded over HTTPS and converted by FFmpeg in an isolated folder.
Step 3: Download the GIF
Save the GIF file to your device. You can start again with another file right away.

Good to know

GIFs are limited to 256 colours and have no sound. The first 30 seconds are converted at 12 fps and up to 640 px wide to keep the file shareable.
This server-based video conversion accepts files up to 100 MB. Longer videos take more time, so keep the tab open.

Why use this MOV to GIF converter?

An animated GIF plays automatically and silently everywhere, from chat apps to documentation and emails.
Automatic, high-quality settings.
No watermark and no signup.
Files are deleted automatically after conversion.

Is it free?

Yes. Converting MOV to GIF is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device. This server-based conversion accepts files up to 100 MB.

Is my file uploaded?

This conversion needs a server engine, so the file is uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection, converted in an isolated temporary folder and deleted automatically as soon as the result is sent back. Nothing is kept, logged or shared.

About the formats

What is MOV?

MOV is the QuickTime File Format, a video container created by Apple for its QuickTime multimedia framework. It can hold many codecs, from H.264 and HEVC to professional formats such as Apple ProRes, along with multiple audio tracks, timecode and metadata. MP4 was based on it, so the two are closely related. iPhones save their videos as MOV files by default.

Use MOV when editing video on a Mac, in Final Cut Pro or with other professional tools, especially with ProRes material. To share a clip with Windows or Android users or upload it to the web, converting it to MP4 usually gives better compatibility and smaller files.

MOV (QuickTime movie)

What is GIF?

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) was introduced by CompuServe in 1987 and is best known today for short, looping animations. Each frame can use at most 256 colours, and transparency is all-or-nothing: a pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque. Its compression is lossless, but the colour limit makes photos look grainy or banded.

Use GIF for simple animations, reactions and small graphics that must play almost anywhere, including email clients. For longer or more colourful animations, an MP4 or WebM video, or an animated WebP, is far smaller and looks better.

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MOV to GIF conversion free?

Yes. It is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device. This server-based conversion accepts files up to 100 MB.

How long does it take?

Repackaging is almost instant. Re-encoding typically takes between a few seconds and a couple of minutes, depending on the length and resolution of the video.

Is it safe to convert mov to gif here?

Yes. The upload is encrypted, the file lives only in a temporary folder during conversion and it is deleted automatically afterwards. We do not read, keep or share your files.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. There is no app, plugin or account.

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