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Slideshow Maker
Add your photos, set how long each one shows, pick a transition and add music. The live preview shows exactly what you will get, and the video is created in your browser, so your photos are never uploaded.
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Format
Music
No music (silent video)
Slides
Drag slides to reorder them, or use the arrows. Click a picture to jump to it in the preview.
Your slideshow video
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How to use the Slideshow Maker
- Add photos by dropping them on the box or clicking to browse. You can add more at any time.
- Arrange the slides: drag them in the strip or use the arrows, set each slide's seconds and type an optional caption.
- Choose the format: 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for Reels, TikTok and Shorts, 1:1 or 4:5 for feed posts, and how photos fit the frame.
- Pick a transition and its length, and switch on pan & zoom for a moving, cinematic look.
- Add music (MP3, WAV, M4A or OGG) and set its volume. Press Fit slides to music to match the slideshow to the song.
- Press Create video, wait while it records in real time, then press Download video.
Best format and timing for each platform
| Platform | Format | Size at 1080p | Typical seconds per photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube, TV, presentations | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 | 4-6 s |
| Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Stories | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | 1.5-3 s |
| Instagram and Facebook feed | 4:5 or 1:1 | 1080 × 1350 or 1080 × 1080 | 2-4 s |
| Older screens, iPad, photo frames | 4:3 | 1440 × 1080 | 4-6 s |
How the slideshow length is calculated
The video lasts exactly the sum of all slide times: length = d1 + d2 + … + dn. Transitions do not add time: each one plays at the start of the next slide, while the previous photo is still visible, and is limited to 60% of the shorter of the two slides so a photo is never hidden by its own transitions.
To match a song, divide its length by the number of photos. A 2:30 song (150 seconds) with 40 photos gives 150 ÷ 40 = 3.75, so about 3.7 seconds per photo. The Fit slides to music button does this for you, rounding down to a tenth of a second.
| Photos | At 2 s | At 3 s | At 4 s | At 5 s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0:20 | 0:30 | 0:40 | 0:50 |
| 20 | 0:40 | 1:00 | 1:20 | 1:40 |
| 30 | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 2:30 |
| 50 | 1:40 | 2:30 | 3:20 | 4:10 |
| 100 | 3:20 | 5:00 | 6:40 | 8:20 |
Tips for a better slideshow
- Put the photos in story order: an establishing shot first, close-ups and details in the middle, a group photo or sunset to finish.
- Use one transition style for a calm result; save Random mix for short, energetic clips.
- Pan & zoom brings still photos to life. It works best with slides of 3 seconds or longer.
- Choose Fit, blurred background when you mix portrait and landscape photos, so nothing is cropped and there are no black bars.
- Keep captions short (a few words) and give captioned slides an extra second or two so people can read them.
- Only use music you have the right to use, especially when posting to YouTube or social media.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a slideshow video with music?
Add your photos, then press Choose music and pick an audio file from your device. Set the volume and keep Fade in and out switched on for a smooth start and finish. If you want the slideshow to last exactly as long as the song, press Fit slides to music, then press Create video.
Which format should I choose for Instagram Reels, TikTok or YouTube Shorts?
Choose 9:16 (vertical) at 1080p, which gives a 1080 × 1920 video. Use 16:9 for normal YouTube videos, 1:1 or 4:5 for Instagram and Facebook feed posts. Photos with a different shape are fitted on a blurred copy of themselves, or you can choose Fill to crop them.
How long should each photo be shown?
Three to five seconds per photo is comfortable for most slideshows. Use 1.5 to 2.5 seconds for fast, music-driven clips such as Reels, and 5 to 8 seconds when photos have captions to read. The transition takes place at the start of each slide and is included in its time.
Why does creating the video take as long as the slideshow?
Browsers record video in real time with the MediaRecorder API, so the slideshow is played once while it is recorded. A 1 minute slideshow takes about 1 minute. Keep the tab open and visible until it finishes.
Will I get an MP4 file?
Chrome, Edge and Safari can record MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio, which plays almost everywhere. Firefox records WebM, which plays in browsers, VLC and on YouTube. The Format list only shows what your browser can record.
Are my photos and music uploaded?
No. Your photos and music are read by your own browser and the video is made on your device. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no watermark.
How many photos can I use?
Up to 200 photos. Large photos are scaled down to at most 2560 pixels on the long side while loading, which keeps memory use low without visible loss at 1080p.
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