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Convert GIF to MOV (QuickTime)

GIF to MOV converts an animated GIF into a QuickTime .mov video with H.264 compression, encoded in your browser with WebCodecs. MOV is Apple’s native video container, so the result drops straight into QuickTime Player, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Keynote and Premiere. Repeat the GIF up to 10× and choose a background colour for transparent areas.

  • Runs in your browser
  • No sign-up
  • No watermark
  • Works on mobile
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How to use GIF to MOV

  1. 01

    Upload a GIF

    Drop the animated GIF.

  2. 02

    Set length and background

    Repeat the loop 1–10× and pick a fill colour for transparency.

  3. 03

    Convert

    Click Convert to MOV and download the QuickTime file.

MOV vs MP4

MOV (QuickTime) and MP4 are close relatives — MP4 was standardised from Apple’s QuickTime file format — and both can carry the same H.264 video. The practical difference is software expectations: Apple apps and many editing tools treat .mov as their native format, while web platforms and social networks prefer .mp4. Pick MOV for editing timelines and Keynote; pick GIF to MP4 for sharing online.

Because video has no transparency, transparent GIF pixels are filled with the background colour. To keep transparency in an Apple-friendly still, export a frame with GIF to PNG instead.

Using GIFs in iMovie, Keynote and Final Cut

iMovie and Final Cut Pro don’t animate imported GIFs reliably, but they handle MOV perfectly. Convert with enough repeats to cover the clip length you need. For an iPhone Live Photo instead, see GIF to Live Photo, and to add sound use Add Music to GIF.

Features

  • True QuickTime container

    A real .mov file, not a renamed MP4.

  • H.264 video

    The most compatible codec for editing apps.

  • Loop to length

    Repeat short GIFs to make usable B-roll or slide backgrounds.

  • Even dimensions

    Sizes are rounded to even numbers, as H.264 requires.

GIF to MOV FAQ

How do I convert a GIF to MOV?

Drop the GIF into this tool, choose how many times it should play and a background colour, then click Convert to MOV.

What is a QuickTime movie?

QuickTime movie is Apple’s video container format, saved as .mov. This tool creates a QuickTime file with H.264 video, which opens in QuickTime Player and Apple’s editing apps.

Can I import a GIF into iMovie?

iMovie doesn’t reliably animate GIFs. Convert the GIF to MOV first, then import the MOV — it plays as normal video.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. GifRush processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript, Canvas, Web Workers and WebCodecs. Your files never leave your device, and closing the tab discards them.

GIF to MP4

Convert an animated GIF to an MP4 video that’s much smaller and plays everywhere.

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GIF to Live Photo

Prepare a GIF as an iPhone Live Photo: a matching MOV video and JPG key photo.

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Add Music to GIF

Put a song or sound on a GIF — creates an MP4 with the GIF looping over your audio.

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GIF to PNG

Convert a GIF to PNG — pick any frame for a lossless still, or export every frame.

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Video to GIF

Turn MP4, WebM or MOV clips into smooth looping GIFs. Trim, resize and set the frame rate.

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