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Turn MOV videos into GIFs, straight from your iPhone or Mac

Drop in a MOV file, trim it, and download a GIF. Everything runs right in your browser.

MOV to GIF, without the upload

MOV is the video format Apple devices use. Every clip you record on an iPhone or iPad, and every screen recording you make with QuickTime on a Mac, is usually a MOV file. Snipgif turns these clips into GIFs you can send to anyone, whatever phone or computer they use.

Your video is converted on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, so family videos and work recordings stay with you.

Videos your browser can’t play still convert

Newer iPhones often record in HEVC, which some browsers can’t play. When that happens, Snipgif shows still-frame previews of the clip instead of the moving video. You can still trim, crop, and convert as usual, and the GIF comes out the same.

Trim, crop, and caption

Phone videos tend to be long, and the moment you want is a few seconds of it. Drag the start and end points on the timeline to pick your clip, up to 30 seconds long.

Vertical phone videos look best cropped to 9:16 for stories or 1:1 for posts. Add a caption with your own text, font, and color, or change the speed for a slow-motion or sped-up effect.

Tips for iPhone users

  • Pick a short moment. A 3 to 5 second clip makes a GIF that loads quickly in messages.
  • Use a smaller width. Phone videos are high resolution, but chat apps show GIFs small. The “Small for chat” preset handles this for you.
  • Long videos use a lot of memory. If your phone runs out of memory, choose a shorter clip or a smaller width and try again.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert iPhone videos to GIF?

Yes. iPhone videos are usually saved as MOV files. Choose the video from your Photos or Files app in the converter above, trim it, and convert it to a GIF on your phone.

Why does my MOV preview show still frames instead of video?

Some MOV files use a codec your browser can't play, such as HEVC in some browsers. Snipgif shows still-frame previews instead, and the video still converts to a GIF.

Do I need to install anything on my Mac?

No. Snipgif runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to install. It works in modern desktop and mobile browsers.

Is my MOV video uploaded?

No. The video is converted on your device with ffmpeg.wasm. The converter engine (about 30 MB) downloads the first time you choose a video. Your file is not sent anywhere.

Why is my GIF so much bigger than my MOV file?

GIF is an old format that stores each frame as a full image with up to 256 colors, while MOV uses modern video compression. Trim to a shorter clip, lower the frame rate or width, or use the "Small for chat" preset to keep the GIF light.