To convert GIF to MOV, select or drop your .gif picture above, check that MOV is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is a GIF file?
GIF – GIF image. GIF is the classic format for short looping animations and simple graphics. A GIF picture has at most 256 colors, so photographs look grainy in it.
GIF Converter →What is a MOV file?
MOV – QuickTime video. MOV is the QuickTime video container from Apple, used by Macs, iPhones and video editors.
MOV Converter →How to convert GIF to MOV
- Click Select File, or drop your .gif files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that MOV is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
GIF vs MOV: how they compare
| GIF | MOV | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (LZW), 256 colors | H.264 video |
| Transparency | On or off | No |
| Animation | Yes | Video |
| Created by | CompuServe, 1987 | Apple, 1991 |
| Best for | Short animations and simple graphics | Editing on a Mac |
Good to know
- Only the first frame of the animated GIF is converted, because MOV holds a single picture.
- The animation becomes a MOV video of the same length, without sound. Set a size in Options to make it smaller.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting GIF to MOV free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my GIF pictures uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because making video and audio needs ffmpeg, which is too large to run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.
How large can the GIF file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Can I change the size or quality of the MOV?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for GIF to MOV are shown.
Can I convert several GIF files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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