create-slide-show-video

Generate slideshow videos from ordered images using FFmpeg xfade transitions.

19|14|Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot --skill create-slide-show-video
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Skill: create-slide-show-video
Source: https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot/tree/main/core/skills/system/create-slide-show-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot --skill create-slide-show-video

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of slideshow videos from a collection of ordered images, incorporating smooth transitions and optional background audio.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Image-to-Video Conversion: Generates videos from image sequences.
  • Customizable Transitions: Supports various FFmpeg xfade transitions.
  • Audio Integration: Adds background music, with options to trim or loop.
  • Use Case: Create a video montage for a social media post using a series of photos, with a chosen transition effect and a background music track.

Quick Start

Use the create-slide-show-video skill to generate a slideshow video from the images in the '~/Pictures/Vacation' folder, using '~/Music/background.mp3' as audio.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-slide-show-video

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a slideshow video with transitions from images?

To create a slideshow video with transitions, this Skill processes ordered image files using FFmpeg xfade transitions, supporting customizable effects to seamlessly merge your photos into an automated video sequence.

Can I add background audio to an image sequence and loop it to match the video duration?

Yes, you can add background audio to an image sequence; this Skill supports optional audio files that can be either trimmed or continuously looped to precisely match your generated slideshow video duration.

Does this slideshow generator require FFmpeg to apply xfade transitions?

Yes, this slideshow generator relies on FFmpeg to apply xfade transitions, leveraging its filters to handle predictable image ordering and generate the final video file with smooth visual effects.

How do I ensure predictable image ordering when generating a video montage?

To ensure predictable image ordering for a video montage, you must supply a properly named sequence of images so the FFmpeg processing logic can accurately concatenate them with the chosen xfade transitions.

What are the limitations of using xfade transitions for image-to-video conversion?

A limitation of using xfade transitions for image-to-video conversion is that your source images must be sequentially ordered, and the audio track length must be manually trimmed or looped to match the slideshow duration.