Slideshow Video Maker

Whether you’re reminiscing about your vacation or creating a presentation, a slideshow video is the perfect way to bring a collection of photos and images to life. With features like a built-in stock music library, easy templates, and automatic captions, Descript works wonderfully as an easy all-in-one slideshow maker.

Create fun & entertaining slideshows with Descript

Behind every great slideshow is a great slideshow creator. A discerning audience will appreciate a slideshow. Descript is the video maker with all the editing tools necessary to transcend any slideshow template. You can create a montage of image files (video files, too!) and customize Fancy Captions with your favorite fonts to make your narration part of the show.

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How to create a slideshow video

Step 1

Upload your images

Start by opening Descript and creating a new project specifically for your slideshow. You can easily upload your selected images by dragging and dropping them into the project area. Go ahead and include GIFs, video clips, as well as voiceover audio and background music you want to include in your slideshow.

Step 2

Arrange your slides in in order

Rearrange your images in the order you want them to appear in the slideshow. You can adjust the duration of each image by clicking it and adjusting the settings in the properties panel.

Step 3

Finalize and share

Add transitions, music, and text as needed using the tool bar and stock media library. Preview your slideshow to ensure everything flows smoothly. When you're ready, hit Publish to export your slideshow as a video, GIF, or web link you can embed anywhere.

Create fun & entertaining slideshows with Descript

Behind every great slideshow is a great slideshow creator. A discerning audience will appreciate a slideshow. Descript is the video maker with all the editing tools necessary to transcend any slideshow template. You can create a montage of image files (video files, too!) and customize Fancy Captions with your favorite fonts to make your narration part of the show.

Download the app →

Compile your favorite moments using Descript’s editor

Multitrack

Most people think of slideshows as sequential: One photo follows the next. With Descript, you can break that slideshow template by layering two pictures simultaneously. Play around with your elements. Drag them so that they’re next to each other or dial opacity so that two memories can blend into a single experience. Some call this a paradigm shift, but we think it’s makes slideshows more like real life.

Non-destructive

When you’re making slideshows, sometimes you’ll find a memory you’d rather forget, so you delete any reminder of it. Descript’s non-destructive editing allows you to retrieve that image from the cloud when you’re ready to relive that moment.

Transitions

Imagine an image of a beach with two palm trees. Slowly, you realize that it's actually three palm trees, yet, just as slowly, only one palm tree remains. Is it a mirage? A dream? With Descript's slideshow video maker capabilities, you can add crossfade transition effects between photos to create that kind of Vimeo-worthy poetic movie magic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Descript the best free slideshow maker?

While most video editing programs can easily work as photo slideshow creators, Descript’s script editing features are handy for creating and editing narrated slideshows. You can tell your story, transcribe it with Descript’s software, and edit the recording like a word document. Now you can perfectly sync your photos with your voice to make the effortless-seeming slideshows of your dreams.

Can I add music and effects to a slideshow?

Descript is an excellent photo slideshow maker with music mixing capabilities. You can make an easy slideshow with music just by dragging and dropping the track where you want it on the timeline. And you can find it on the timeline by searching the script. Mix voice dynamics or add filters to make it sound like where the photo was taken.

How can I make a photo slideshow online for free?

You can create and export as many photo and video slideshows as you want with Descript’s free version, including your first three hours of transcription. For 10 or 30 hours of transcription a month and watermark-free exports, you can subscribe to the $12/month Creator and $24/month Pro subscriptions, respectively. Please contact us for pricing details on the Enterprise package, which includes a dedicated account representative, onboarding, and training.

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Slideshow Maker

Whether you’re reminiscing about your vacation or creating a presentation, a slideshow video is the perfect way to bring a collection of photos and images to life. With features like a built-in stock music library, easy templates, and automatic captions, Descript works wonderfully as an easy all-in-one slideshow maker.

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How to create a slideshow video
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    Create a new project
    Drag your file into the box above, or click Select file and import it from your computer or wherever it lives.
Step 1
Upload your images

Start by opening Descript and creating a new project specifically for your slideshow. You can easily upload your selected images by dragging and dropping them into the project area. Go ahead and include GIFs, video clips, as well as voiceover audio and background music you want to include in your slideshow.

Step 2
Arrange your slides in in order

Rearrange your images in the order you want them to appear in the slideshow. You can adjust the duration of each image by clicking it and adjusting the settings in the properties panel.

Step 3
Finalize and share

Add transitions, music, and text as needed using the tool bar and stock media library. Preview your slideshow to ensure everything flows smoothly. When you're ready, hit Publish to export your slideshow as a video, GIF, or web link you can embed anywhere.

Create captivating slideshows from pictures, videos, and more
Easily time transitions with music

Save time with automatic syncing and text-based editing that lets you paste your images onto specific moments in the auto-generated transcript for perfectly timed transitions.

Enhance your slideshows with AI magic

With features like Green Screen for removing backgrounds, and lifelike AI voiceovers to narrate your slides, your content will captivate and engage like never before.

Create your own slideshow media library

Transform images and photo albums into captivating stories, whether they're from your collection or our extensive stock media library. Seamlessly blend images with text, music, and transitions to create professional slideshows for presentations, social media, or personal keepsakes.

Questions? We have answers
What is the best slideshow maker?

Descript is one of the fastest ways to create slideshow videos thanks to its text-based approach to video editing. Creating slides is as easy as adding a '/' to your transcript, and adding images to specific moments is as easy as highlighting text and pasting your image.

How do you make a slideshow of pictures for free?

You can make a slideshow of pictures for free using Descript. Just upload your images into a new project, and use the drag-and-drop feature to arrange them in your desired sequence. You can also add text, transitions, and music to enhance your slideshow. Our user-friendly interface ensures a smooth creation process, even for beginners. Once you're happy with your slideshow, export it directly from Descript to share with your audience.

Does Google have a slideshow maker?

Yes, Google offers a slideshow maker through its Google Slides product. Google Slides allows users to create, edit, and share presentations, including slideshows. It's a versatile tool that supports real-time collaboration, making it easy for teams to work together on presentations from anywhere with a variety of themes, fonts, and embedded video options. You can use Descript to turn your Google Slides slideshows into engaging slideshow videos with music.

Does Microsoft have a slideshow maker?

Yes, Microsoft's PowerPoint software can be used as a slideshow maker. As part of the Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint is designed to help users create dynamic, visually appealing presentations with ease. It provides a wide range of templates, themes, and tools to customize slideshows for any occasion, and with Descript you can turn these slideshows into videos by importing your slides as images or recording your screen.

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Descript is the only tool you need to write, record, transcribe, edit, collaborate, and share your videos and podcasts.
More than a slideshow maker
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.
  • Stock media library
    Borrow images, videos, GIFs, and music from a vast stock media library.
  • AI image generator
    Integrate unique visuals into your slides with AI image generation.
  • AI voice cloning
    Clone your voice and then turn text into speech that sounds just like you.
  • Green Screen
    Remove the background from photos and videos for more creative slide design.