Making a slideshow for a wedding, a birthday or a client? PhotoStage Photo Slideshow can build one automatically from an image folder or let you arrange photos and clips by hand on a timeline, then add transitions, captions, music, and narration before exporting the finished presentation.
How do you build a slideshow in PhotoStage?
Start by adding photos and video clips, either individually or with Quick Create for a folder of images. Drag media into the sequence and arrange the slides in the order you want. Adjust slide timing, then add transitions or animations between images. The preview lets you watch the slideshow as you make changes.
Which photo and transition edits are available?
PhotoStage includes controls for cropping, rotating, and flipping photos, along with brightness, color, and saturation adjustments. Add text captions to individual slides or use title and credit templates for an opening or ending.
- Choose effects such as fade, pan, zoom, Ken Burns, and page curl.
- Set the duration of transitions and preview their appearance.
- Give slides a color filter or an artistic look.
How can you add sound and share the finished slideshow?
Place music under the slides or record narration for spoken commentary. Audio controls include fade and loop, and multiple music tracks can be mixed. When the sequence is ready, save it as a video file, burn it to DVD, or prepare it for online sharing and portable devices.
- Export options include sharing to YouTube, Vimeo, or Flickr.
- For live talks, manual mode advances the slides only when you click.
Pros
- Quick Create assembles a show from a whole image folder
- Transitions include fades, zooms, crops, and pan effects
- Audio tools support music tracks and recorded narration
- Export options include video files, DVD, and web sharing
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Can PhotoStage combine video clips with photos?
Yes. Add video clips alongside photos in the slideshow sequence, then arrange them and add transitions, captions, or sound.
Can I add my own narration?
Yes. Record narration in PhotoStage or add a prerecorded narration track.
What can I export from PhotoStage?
Save the slideshow as a video file, burn it to DVD, or share it online through supported services.
