How to convert MOV to GIF
- Drop your .mov file into the box. It opens in the preview player.
- Play to the moment you want and click Use current time for the start and the end.
- Choose a frame rate and width, then make and download the GIF.
Mac screen recordings to GIF
Screen recordings made with Cmd+Shift+5 or QuickTime are saved as MOV. Turned into a GIF, they play automatically in GitHub issues, documentation, Slack, Notion and email — perfect for showing a bug or a short how-to. For screen recordings, 10 fps and a width of 640–800 pixels keep text readable while the file stays small.
Keep the GIF small
GIF is an old format: every frame is stored as an image with at most 256 colours, so files grow fast.
- Shorter is better — 3 to 6 seconds is ideal for a reaction or demo.
- Lower the frame rate — 10 fps looks smooth enough for most clips.
- Reduce the width — 480 px is plenty for chat apps.
Need the full video with sound instead? Convert it with MOV to MP4. Want to turn a GIF back into a small video? Use GIF to MP4.
iPhone videos and HEVC
Newer iPhones record MOV files in HEVC (H.265). Chrome, Edge and Safari can usually decode those; if your browser shows an error, try Safari or Edge, or convert the video to MP4 first.
Private by design
Frames are taken from the video and encoded into a GIF inside your browser. Your video is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert an iPhone video to a GIF?
Drop the .mov file here, choose the start and end time, and download the GIF.
How long can the GIF be?
Up to 30 seconds, but 3 to 6 seconds gives a much smaller file.
Is there a watermark?
No. The GIF contains only your video frames.
Is the sound kept?
No. GIF has no audio. Use MOV to MP4 if you need sound.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The GIF is made on your own device.