How to Make Phone Interaction GIFs

When documenting mobile workflows or writing tutorials, GIFs help readers grasp a sequence instantly. Here’s how I capture them.

The pipeline is simple: record video → convert the clip to GIF. Tools I use:

Screen Recording

• QuickTime (macOS, built-in)

• HyperCam (Windows)

Convert Video to GIF

• Desktop apps

  • PicGIF (macOS)

  

  • Format Factory (Windows)

  

• Web tools

  • convert-to-gif

Notes

• To mirror a phone to desktop, use QuickTime or a companion app and record as usual.