make-gif

Convert video segments into animated GIFs using ffmpeg and a 2-pass palette workflow.

270|16|Updated Feb 3, 2026

Search Tags:#video #animation #gif #conversion #ffmpeg #palette

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest --skill make-gif

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: make-gif
Source: https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest/tree/main/plugins/claude-content/skills/make-gif
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest --skill make-gif

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the conversion of video clips into high-quality animated GIFs, ensuring optimal color palettes and smooth playback.

Core Features & Use Cases

2-Pass Palette Workflow: Generates an optimized 256-color palette for superior GIF quality, avoiding banding and artifacts.
Customizable Parameters: Allows control over start time, duration, width, and frames per second (FPS).
Use Case: Quickly create a GIF from a specific segment of a tutorial video to share a quick tip or highlight a key moment.

Quick Start

Use the make-gif skill to convert the attached video file 'intro.mp4' into a GIF with a duration of 5 seconds, starting at the 10-second mark, and a width of 640 pixels.

Frequently Asked Questions about make-gif

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a video clip to a high-quality GIF?▼

To convert a video clip to a high-quality GIF, use a 2-pass palette generation workflow that creates an optimized 256-color palette before applying it to the video, avoiding banding and artifacts. This ensures optimal color fidelity and smooth playback.

Can I convert a specific segment of a video into an animated GIF?▼

Yes, you can convert a specific segment of a video into an animated GIF by defining custom start times and durations. This allows you to isolate and extract precise moments from your video file for GIF creation.

How does a 2-pass palette workflow improve GIF conversion?▼

A 2-pass palette workflow improves GIF conversion by first generating an optimized 256-color palette from the video, then applying it during the actual conversion. This process prevents visual banding and artifacts, resulting in superior color fidelity.

What parameters can I customize when creating a GIF from a video?▼

When creating a GIF from a video, you can customize the start time, duration, resolution width, and frames per second (FPS). These parameters give you precise control over the output size and animation smoothness.

Does this video to GIF conversion require ffmpeg?▼

Yes, this video to GIF conversion requires ffmpeg and ffprobe for video analysis and manipulation. These tools execute the 2-pass palette workflow and process the customizable parameters to ensure optimal visual quality.