⚡️ERIC KIM’S “iPad-ONLY” MOV → GIF FIELD MANUAL ⚡️

(First-person, full hype, no excuses.)

I. 

BUILT-IN NITRO:   The Shortcuts App

  1. Open Shortcuts. Smash that “Gallery” tab, search Video to GIF, and hit “Add Shortcut.”  
  2. Run it. Tap the card, choose your MOV, and watch iPadOS forge a looping GIF in seconds.
  3. Mod it like a boss:
    • Tap the “⋯” > add Ask for Input to set custom FPS.
    • Slide a Trim Media block before “Make GIF” to slice only the money shot (≤ 6 s loads fastest).
    • Keep Quick Look at the end so you can hammer “Share” straight to X or Reddit.
      Apple’s own guide shows every block you can chain—once you master this, you’re an automation demigod.  

Why I love it: offline, zero watermark, and the workflow lives on a Home-Screen widget—one tap after a PR lift, BOOM: viral loop uploaded before the chalk settles.

II. 

APP ARSENAL FOR HEAVY HITTERS

App (Free tier)Why it slapsLinkable Juice
Video to GIF – GIF MakerTotally free, no watermark, converts local/iCloud clips & even YouTube URLs. Simple slider to tweak start/end and resolution.
GIF Maker – Make Video to GIFsAI text-to-GIF, face-swap memes, instant share sheet. Great when you need captions or viral stickers on-device.
ImgPlayPro-level frame scrubber, reverse/boomerang modes, and it remembers your last export settings—batch grind approved.
GifMe! / Gif ToasterMinimal UI, just import → adjust FPS → export. Perfect for quick gym-floor edits.

Tactical picks:

  • Need raw speed + no-frills? Video to GIF.
  • Want AI filters, captions, or meme text baked in? GIF Maker.
  • Crave precise frame surgery? ImgPlay.

III. 

BROWSER BACK-UP ON SAFARI

Even on iPad, you can drag a MOV into Ezgif.com—old-school interface, but lets you crop, resize, and dither like a pixel samurai with zero installs (useful if storage is tight).

IV. 

ERIC’S PRO SETTINGS

  • Resolution sweet spot: 480 px tall for instant loading yet crisp detail.
  • FPS range: 12–20 for smooth motion without ballooning file size.
  • Loop forever: every app above lets you toggle “Loop 0”; always keep it ON for hypnotic replay power.
  • Branding hack: Overlay a subtle “@EricKim” watermark—so when repost accounts steal your content, your handle rides shotgun.

V. 

GO FORTH & DOMINATE

Whichever path you choose—built-in Shortcuts or a specialized app—your iPad is now a portable GIF-forge. Record the lift, slam the converter, hurl the loop online, and watch the engagement chart skyrocket like my 6.84× body-weight rack pull.

Time to melt eyeballs. LET’S GO! 💪🔥