GIF to MOV converter

Convert an animated GIF into a much smaller MOV video, entirely in your browser.

    Drop GIF files here or choose files.

    • 500MB and up to 3 minutes per file. Up to 5 files at a time
    • The first time you use it, the browser downloads the video engine (about 31MB)

    Applies only to transparent GIFs. Video cannot store transparency, so those areas are filled with this color.

    Files never leave this device. Privacy policy

    Result

    Upload a GIF and click Convert. The MOV video will appear here.

    What to do next

    GIF to MP4 converter

    Convert the same GIF to a MP4 video instead.

    Video to GIF converter

    Go the other way and turn a moment from a video into an animated GIF.

    GIF to PNG converter

    Save the first frame of a GIF as a still image.

    How it works

    Choose a GIF and click Convert to save it as a MOV video. MOV drops straight into iMovie, Final Cut and Keynote on a Mac. The video inside is the same H.264 as MP4.

    The frame order and timing of the GIF are kept. The size is rounded to even pixel dimensions to meet video requirements (a difference of 1 pixel at most). Several files convert one after another.

    Things to know

    Video cannot store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white or black. The video also does not loop on its own the way a GIF does; looping depends on the site or player.

    Frequently asked questions

    What happens to a transparent GIF background?

    Video cannot store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with the color you choose, white or black. Pick white if it will sit on a light page and black for a dark one. If you need the transparency, keep the GIF or use animated WebP instead.

    Does the video loop like the GIF did?

    A video file has no loop setting of its own, so it plays once and stops. iMessage, Instagram and X loop short videos automatically, and on a web page you can add the loop attribute to the video tag.

    Why is the video so much smaller?

    A GIF stores a full picture for every frame and is limited to 256 colors, which makes it large. Video codecs (H.264, VP8) store only what changed between frames, so the same clip is usually 5 to 10 times smaller and the colors look more natural.

    Are my files uploaded to a server?

    No. The conversion runs entirely in this browser, and the file never leaves your device. The only download is the conversion engine, once. The result disappears when you close the page, so use the save button to keep it.

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