How to use the Photo Slideshow Maker tool
- Choose your photos (you can add more later).
- Reorder them with the arrows and set the time per photo.
- Pick the video size, motion and optional music.
- Press Create slideshow video and download.
About this tool
A slideshow is the simplest way to share a batch of photos as one thing people will actually watch. Add your photos, put them in order, pick how long each one stays on screen, and choose the motion: a hard cut, a crossfade, a slow zoom, or both.
Photos of different shapes are fitted into one frame. The blurred background option fills the space around a portrait photo in a landscape video with a soft blurred copy, which looks far better than black bars. Add a music track and the tool can stretch the timing so the photos last exactly as long as the song.
Why use ToolsCrow for this
- Music that fits. Optionally match the photo timing to the song length.
- Ken Burns style zoom. Slow zoom and crossfades built in.
- Any shape of photo. Blurred background, bars or crop.
- No watermark. Unlike most free slideshow apps.
Good to know
- Rendering happens frame by frame on your device, so long slideshows in 1080p take time; 720p is faster. Very large photos are scaled down to what the output needs.
- Music you do not own may not be legal to publish. Check licensing before posting.
Frequently asked questions
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs inside your browser tab using your own device's video hardware. Your file is never sent to ToolsCrow or anyone else, which also means there is no waiting for an upload and it keeps working if your connection drops after the page has loaded.
Is it really free? Is there a watermark?
It is free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits. The only limits are the ones your device sets: memory and processing power.
How large a video can I use?
Because the video is processed on your device, the limit is your device's memory rather than a server quota. Phone clips of several hundred MB are fine on most devices, and desktop computers usually handle 1 to 2 GB. Files over about 4 GB are not supported.
Which browsers work best?
Current Chrome, Edge and Safari (16.4 or newer, including iPhone and iPad) work best because they include the WebCodecs video engine. Recent Firefox versions work for many files. Older browsers fall back to a much slower real-time mode or may not work at all.
How long should each photo stay on screen?
Three seconds is a good default. Use two for a fast montage and four or five for photos people should study.
Can I make a vertical slideshow for TikTok or Reels?
Yes. Choose the 1080×1920 vertical size, and portrait photos will fill the frame.
Is there a watermark?
No. Nothing is added to your video.
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