Browser edition: files stay on your device. Up to 100 MB total and 10 minutes. First use downloads a 32 MB engine. Some formats depend on codec support. Public-link downloading is not ready on this free deployment.
Convert MOV to GIF
Convert MOV to GIF online for free. Smart remux when possible, high-quality encoding when not.
How to convert MOV to GIF
- Add your fileDrop it on the page, choose it from your device, or paste it with Ctrl+V.
- ConvertAdjust settings if you like, then press the button. You'll see live progress.
- Browser processing uses original files on your device. Public-link downloading is unavailable.
What happens to your file
MOV files are common for Apple devices, Final Cut Pro and iMovie projects, but not every app or device opens them. GIF is the better choice for reactions, memes, short loops in chats, emails and docs. Spool converts MOV to GIF with FFmpeg — real decoding and encoding, not a renamed file extension.
Built for quality GIFs. We scale with the Lanczos filter, generate a palette optimized for your exact clip and dither it, which produces richer color and fewer artifacts than single-pass converters. Choose the start time, length (up to 60 s), width and frame rate.
Settings
- Start at
- Length (seconds)
- Width — 320 px, 480 px, 640 px, 800 px, 1080 px
- Frame rate — 8 fps · smallest, 12 fps, 15 fps, 24 fps · smooth
MOV vs GIF
| MOV | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | QuickTime File Format | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Created by | Apple, 1991 | CompuServe, 1987 |
| Type | Video container | Animated image |
| Typical contents | H.264, HEVC or ProRes video with AAC audio | 256-color palette animation, no audio |
| Best for | Apple devices, Final Cut Pro and iMovie projects | reactions, memes, short loops in chats, emails and docs |
| Strength | Native on macOS and iOS | Autoplays and loops in every app, email client and browser |
| Weakness | Files from iPhones (HEVC) may not play on older Windows PCs | Huge files compared with MP4 for the same clip |
About MOV
- Type
- QuickTime File Format
- Contains
- H.264, HEVC or ProRes video with AAC audio
- Use
- Apple devices, Final Cut Pro and iMovie projects
About GIF
- Type
- Graphics Interchange Format
- Contains
- 256-color palette animation, no audio
- Use
- reactions, memes, short loops in chats, emails and docs
FAQ
Can I convert several MOV files at once?
Yes. Drop up to 10 files at a time — each one is converted in parallel and you can download them individually or all at once.
Is there a file size limit?
Convert and edit files on your device. The browser edition accepts up to 100 MB total, media up to 10 minutes and video up to 4K. Codec availability and device memory can limit individual jobs.
Is this MOV to GIF converter free and safe?
Yes. There are no pop-ups, redirects or fake download buttons, and no software to install. Files are transferred over HTTPS, processed in isolated job folders and deleted automatically.