slack-gif-creator

Use PIL to draw frames with ImageDraw primitives, assemble them with GIFBuilder at 128x128 and 10 FPS, then save with num_colors=48 and optimize_for_emoji=True. This produces a GIF meeting Slack's emoji size and dimension constraints.

Slack emoji GIFs should be 128x128 pixels, run at 10-30 FPS, use 48-128 colors, and stay under 3 seconds in duration. Message GIFs can be larger at 480x480. Fewer frames and colors produce smaller file sizes.

Lower the FPS to 10, reduce colors to 48, shrink dimensions to 128x128, enable remove_duplicates=True to drop near-identical frames, and use optimize_for_emoji=True for automatic aggressive optimization. Apply these only when smaller size is requested.

Yes, load the uploaded image with PIL's Image.open and either animate it directly, such as splitting it into frames, or use it as visual inspiration for colors and style. Interpret the user's request to decide which approach fits.

Choppy results come from thin lines (width=1), linear motion, and plain shapes. Use outline widths of 2 or more, apply easing functions like ease_out or bounce_out for smooth motion, and layer shapes with gradients and highlights for depth.