Generating memes and infographics with Pillow (rkblog.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by riklaunim@programming.dev to c/python@programming.dev

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How to take a few images and create custom graphics with Pillow - memes, info-graphics, custom banners and the like.

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[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago

There seems to be a lot of stuff done manually like wrapping and centering text or expanding the image. There must be an easier way.

My dumb-ass would've generated HTML, passed it through a controlled browser, taken a screenshot, and piped that output to a file. But as I said, there must be an easier way...

[-] amanaftermidnight@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I think using ffmpeg would be easier.

Yes, I have had generated memes with ffmpeg.

[-] riklaunim@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

Using a browser would be quite heavy, especially for one of those meme sites that handle a rather large flow of new content.

[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

Possibly. You don't need to open a new browser each time. You can change the URL of a tab or open a new tab. But yeah, it probably isn't the best way to do it.