Indie developer launches TransMov, a native macOS app that turns video clips into GIF, APNG, or WebP animations while stripping backgrounds locally. Existing options like After Effects, CapCut, and Lovart either cost too much, limit export formats, or drain paid AI credits, especially for users in China.

The creator prototyped a web version with Cursor, generated a cat animation for the PurrrrrFocus Pomodoro app, then spent a week building a functional macOS prototype. After several weeks of testing, the product reached Mac App Store readiness in a month. Features now include local AI background removal, frame‑by‑frame preview, and advanced export controls for designers, developers, and content creators.

The dev stresses starting small, rapid prototyping, and iterating on user feedback as keys to indie success. By keeping processing on‑device, TransMov sidesteps privacy concerns and recurring subscription fees, a model other creators may emulate. Watch for community‑driven feature requests and potential expansion beyond macOS as adoption grows.