GIF to MOV
Drop a GIF and get a MOV video: a fraction of the size, and playable in any video player or editor.
Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
GIF to MOV in three steps
Drop your GIF
Up to 500 MB.
Convert
The file is re-encoded in your browser.
Download the MOV
Ready to play, edit or upload.
GIF vs MOV, in short
GIF is an animated image format: no sound, up to 256 colours per frame, looping wherever an image can show.
MOV is Apple's video format: iPhones, Macs, QuickTime and Final Cut save to it. Outside Apple's apps, some Windows programs and upload forms don't take it.
The animation is encoded as H.264 video, with no sound track since the GIF has none. Video compression stores only what changes between frames, so the file is usually many times smaller than the GIF.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Does converting GIF to MOV lose quality?
It's re-encoded once, at good quality settings. Most people won't see a difference.
Does the MOV have sound?
No. A GIF has no sound to carry over.
How long does it take?
It depends on the length: re-encoding in the browser uses one processor core, so expect a minute or more per minute of video.
Is my file uploaded?
No. It's processed in your browser, on your own device, and never leaves it.