Free Slideshow Maker

CNET Editors' review

You don't have to buy expensive software or be an editing guru to create photo slideshows. Free Slideshow Maker pieces together multiple pictures and you can add audio files to make your slideshow more appealing. It's not as feature-packed as some similar programs, but it works just fine for showing off pictures to friends, and it's easy enough for rookie users.

Free Slideshow Maker supports most picture and audio formats, so there's no need to convert anything. As for outputting the final product, only the AVI extension is supported. While most computers will be able to play these files with no trouble, it would be nice to have a few more options. The main limitation of this program is that you can't choose your own transitions between pictures. However, people who just want to make a simple slideshow may prefer that simplicity, and should appreciate how easy it is to change the slideshow's timing and frame rate. There's even an option to change the frame size to work with larger monitors or HDTVs.

For a simple, no-frills download, the Free Slideshow Maker is fine for producing simple slideshows for showing off photos or making a photo screensaver. However, professional photographers and businesspeople won't be able to do much with Free Slideshow Maker as the output wouldn't be polished enough. They should look for more advanced slideshow-creating software like Picasa and IrfanView.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Very easy!!! That real!"

    February 11, 2013  |   By Huzzymoon

    Version: Free Slideshow Maker 4.2.8

    Pros

    This program really help me to create slideshow with music.
    I love it!
    Thank you!

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  • 5.0 stars

    "I like this software"

    January 14, 2013  |   By seaneden47

    Version: Free Slideshow Maker 4.2.8

    Pros

    I think this software is really gut. Free Slideshow Maker is easy to use. And within three steps i can make beautiful slideshow.

    Cons

    It's better, if there are optional transitions to use.

    Summary

    Generally speaking, it works really gut.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "An easy slideshow maker program."

    January 11, 2013  |   By mortonnimitz

    Version: Free Slideshow Maker 4.2.8

    Pros

    It offers a generous number of features that are easy to use and take little time to learn.

    Cons

    The transitions are random and I hope you can provide some customization for each transition. Also, it would be great if the text caption can be added in next version.

    Summary

    Found Free Slideshow Maker really easy to use when creating a slide show for a recent wedding photography of my friends. This software's ease of use is augmented by its well-organized user interface. It was so simple just to input the photos and check the transition box. It walks me through a logical series of steps while creating a photo slideshow.

    Much easier to use and runs faster than many other apps. Here is a quick sample that I made in less than 10 minutes once I had selected all the files (best watched in 1280*960). I personally will be creating a new masterpiece over the next few weeks to reside on my website.

    I think it is well worth a try. It makes photo slideshow creation a pleasant experience for those who are considerably less tech-savvy. I can easily import pictures, add animated transitions, apply voice narration and change the frame size in a straightforward sequence. It includes timing control so you can determine how long to display each picture. This is just the start and what this software can do is a lot of fun and I look forward to learning more as I go.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Free, no logo nor watermarks"

    January 9, 2013  |   By ludwigprevost0

    Version: Free Slideshow Maker 4.2.8

    Pros

    I am using the latest version. I made a slideshow just now, and did not get any watermarks or logo.

    Cons

    Nothing and it works fine for me

    Summary

    I'm very impressed with this slideshow program. It has all I need. Really no watermarks or logo.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "You get what you pay for"

    January 9, 2013  |   By Unikkorns

    Version: Free Slideshow Maker 4.2.8

    Pros

    Easy to add photos in a big batch.
    Very simple to use.
    Offers random transition effects.
    Offers picture delay, transition delay, frame rate and frame size options.

    Cons

    You can only add one song/audio file for the whole slideshow.
    Downloads an unwanted browser toolbar even after unchecking all boxes for unwanted downloads during setup. It's easily removed through extensions/add ons.
    Takes a while for it to make the slideshow, even with no audio.

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