slack-gif-creator

Use the GIFBuilder class to add PIL Image frames, then call save with your target path. Set width and height to 128 for emoji or 480 for message GIFs, choose an FPS between 10 and 30, and the builder handles palette optimization and looping automatically.

Slack emoji GIFs should be 128x128 pixels, kept under 3 seconds, and use 48 colors or fewer for small file sizes. Message GIFs work best at 480x480 with up to 128 colors.

Lower the FPS to 10, reduce colors to 48, shrink dimensions to 128x128, and enable remove_duplicates and optimize_for_emoji in the save call. These steps cut frames, palette entries, and resolution, which are the main size drivers.

Yes, load the uploaded file with PIL Image.open and either animate it directly by transforming frames or use it as a style reference for drawn graphics. Interpret the request to decide whether the image is content or inspiration.

Choppy results usually come from linear motion and thin lines. Apply easing functions like ease_out or bounce_out through the interpolate helper, and draw outlines with width 2 or greater for smoother, more polished animation.