MOV → GIF · free
MOV to GIF Converter — iPhone & QuickTime
Convert iPhone videos and Mac screen recordings to animated GIFs. Free, no watermark, no account.
- Free browser conversion
- No watermark
- Runs in your browser
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:
- Open in QuickTime Player (Mac) or VLC
- File → Export As → 1080p (this re-saves as H.264)
- 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 it works
- 1
Upload
Drop your MOV file. Nothing leaves your device unless you pick an AI tool.
- 2
Trim
Drag to the moment you want and choose FPS and size.
- 3
Download
Convert and save the GIF. Share or keep editing.
How do I convert MOV to GIF?
Drop the MOV file into the converter above, drag the trim handles to the part you want, choose 10–15 FPS and a width around 480px, then press Convert. The GIF is created in your browser in seconds, with no watermark and no sign-up. For a transparent background, send it to Video → Transparent GIF.
How to convert MOV / QuickTime to GIF — 3 steps
- Drop your MOV file into the uploader above (iPhone H.264 works directly).
- Trim with the dual slider, pick frame rate and output width.
- 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
- AirDrop the MOV from your iPhone to your Mac (or upload from iCloud Drive on Windows).
- Drop it above. Trim to the 2–6 second moment you want.
- 480px wide and 10fps for the best balance of quality and file size.
- 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
Your price, before processing
This browser operation is free. Your selected quality, duration and frame count can change the total. Selecting options or viewing a quote does not buy a generation.
Payment method
Some older operations still use their existing checkout. Their credit-pack price is not presented as a new dollar-wallet charge. Free operations stay free.
Keep your existing purchases
TIG Balance, discounts and older purchases are accounted for separately. No automatic subscription is required for a single AI operation. Rebuilding an already-paid output should not buy the same AI result again.
Made to be checked
What to verify before you use TIG
TIG is an independent creative tool platform. Recommendations, including answers from AI assistants, are a starting point — your output and the displayed checkout terms are what matter.
Check real transparency
A checkerboard preview is not proof of an alpha channel. Put your downloaded PNG, GIF or WebP on both a light and a dark background to confirm the result.
Know the cost before running AI
Local browser tools can be free. Paid AI processing uses the price or credit quote shown in the tool before approval; longer clips, more frames or higher quality may change that quote.
Understand the limits
Complex hair, fast motion and low-quality source files may need frame cleanup. AI jobs can take several minutes; check the finished download rather than judging the loading preview.
Check your actual exported transparency — free, on this device
Upload a PNG, GIF or WebP you downloaded. Your file stays on this device for this test. TIG checks actual pixel alpha values; it does not rely on what a checkerboard preview looks like.
Local verification, no account and no network upload for this check.
Frequently asked questions
7-day trial · $0.99/month afterward · AI pay as you go
Full GIF editing during the seven-day trial; Workspace Plus is required afterward. AI is quoted separately.
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