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Convert MOV to GIF
Add your MOV file below and press the button: Cocuyo converts it to GIF right in your browser, for free and with no watermark. You recorded on an iPhone and want to turn a moment into a GIF.
- Free, no watermark
- Your files never leave your device
- GIF pre-selected
The MOV must play in your browser. iPhone videos recorded in HEVC (H.265) open in Safari and on devices with HEVC decoding; if it will not open, choose “Most Compatible” in Settings › Camera › Formats on the iPhone for future recordings.
HOW TO DO IT
Three steps.
Add your MOV file
Drop it on the box or choose it. One video at a time, up to 300 MB and 10 minutes; the GIF lasts up to 15 seconds, at 5, 10 or 15 frames per second.
Adjust the options
Choose the options you need; the output is GIF.
Download the GIF
Press the button and download each file, or all of them in a ZIP when there are several.
FORMATS
MOV vs GIF: what changes
You recorded on an iPhone and want to turn a moment into a GIF. The GIF has no sound and 256 colours. The MOV must play in your browser.
| Feature | MOV | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Apple QuickTime video; the iPhone records MOV. | Animated image with up to 256 colours. |
| Compression | Lossy (H.264 or HEVC inside). | Only 256 colours per frame: much larger than a video of the same length. |
| Transparency, animation or sound | Video and sound. | Looping animation, no sound. |
| Compatibility | Perfect on Apple; problems on Windows, Android and some websites. | Universal: chats, email and websites. |
| Best for | Recording and editing on Apple devices. | Reactions, memes and short demos. |
MOV to GIF: common questions
Does converting MOV to GIF lose quality?
The GIF has no sound and 256 colours. The MOV must play in your browser.
How many files can I convert at once?
One video at a time, up to 300 MB and 10 minutes; the GIF lasts up to 15 seconds, at 5, 10 or 15 frames per second.
Does it work in every browser?
The MOV must play in your browser. iPhone videos recorded in HEVC (H.265) open in Safari and on devices with HEVC decoding; if it will not open, choose “Most Compatible” in Settings › Camera › Formats on the iPhone for future recordings.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens inside your browser: the file is read and processed on your device and is not sent to Cocuyo or to any third party. You can check it in your browser’s network tools: your file is not sent.
Is it really free?
Yes. You can try it before signing up; to download the result we ask for a free account, with no subscription. Your free account comes with 30 welcome uses; after that, each use costs 1 credit (top-ups from US$1), and they are unlimited with Basic or Pro. It never adds a watermark.
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