Free Photo Slideshow Maker
Turn photos into a video with music, transitions and Ken Burns motion. No upload, no watermark.
Build a slideshow from JPG, PNG or WebP photos directly in your browser. Set timing per slide, add Ken Burns motion and transitions, mix music and voiceover, then export an MP4 up to 4K. Your photos are never uploaded. No sign-up, no watermark.
- No upload
- No watermark
- Ken Burns motion
- 8 transitions
- Music + voiceover
- Up to 4K
How do I make a photo slideshow with music for free?
Drop your photos on the timeline, set a duration for each, add transitions and Ken Burns motion, and place an MP3 or WAV music file on the audio track. Export an MP4 at 1080p or 4K. Everything runs in your browser, so photos are not uploaded and the output has no watermark.
- Price
- Free, no credits, no watermark
- Account required
- No
- Photos uploaded to a server
- No, processed in your browser
- Input photos
- JPG, PNG, WebP
- Audio input
- MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG
- Output
- MP4 (H.264 + AAC)
- Photo timing
- 0.5 s to 30 s per photo
- Transitions
- 8
- Max export
- 4K at 60 fps
- File size limit
- 1 GB per file
- Best browsers
- Chrome and Edge on desktop
- Stock library
- Not included
What is the ToolDeck photo slideshow maker?
ToolDeck Photo Slideshow Maker is a free browser tool that turns still photos into a video. It uses the same WebCodecs and WebAssembly engine as the ToolDeck Video Editor, so photos and audio stay on your device. You can set per-photo timing, add transitions and Ken Burns motion, mix music and voiceover, choose 16:9 or 9:16, and export MP4 up to 4K. No account and no watermark.
It is designed for wedding slideshows, social photo reels, product catalogs, travel montages, listing videos and course still-frame explainers. It does not include a stock photo or music library, and HEIC files need conversion to JPG first.
How to make a photo slideshow in 3 steps
- 1
Drop photos on the timeline
Select JPG, PNG or WebP files. Each photo becomes a clip you can drag, reorder and trim.
- 2
Set timing, transitions and music
Choose a duration per photo, add Ken Burns motion and transitions, then add a music bed or voiceover.
- 3
Export MP4
Pick 16:9 or 9:16, set resolution up to 4K, and render. The MP4 has no watermark.
Slideshow features, free
Photo to video in one drop
Drop JPG, PNG or WebP files on the timeline and each photo becomes a timed clip. Arrange, reorder and trim photos like video clips.
Ken Burns pan and zoom
Turn on Ken Burns to add slow pan or zoom motion to every still. Choose direction and intensity; motion renders into the exported MP4.
8 transitions between photos
Crossfade, slide, zoom and more. Drag a transition between two photo clips and set its duration on the timeline.
Music and voiceover, two audio tracks
Add an MP3, WAV, M4A or OGG music bed and record a voiceover on the second audio track. Fade music in and out.
Captions and titles track
Add text titles and captions over slides. Style them and place them in the safe area for social formats.
Any aspect ratio
16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for Reels and Shorts, 1:1 and 4:5 for feeds. The canvas and export adapt.
Timing per photo
Set each slide from 0.5 seconds to 30 seconds. Use shorter times for fast reels and longer holds for wedding or listing slideshows.
MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps, no watermark
Export H.264 MP4 at 1080p or 4K. No watermark, no sign-up, no upload. Files stay on your device.
What you can make with photo slideshows
Wedding slideshows
Combine ceremony and reception photos into a music-backed slideshow with Ken Burns motion and crossfades.
Birthday and anniversary videos
Pull photos from several years, set a nostalgic music track and export a shareable MP4.
Product catalog videos
Turn product stills into a 9:16 or 1:1 catalog reel with timed slides and titles.
Travel photo reels
Make a fast vertical travel reel with 2-second slides, transitions and trending audio.
Real-estate listings
Build a room-by-room listing slideshow with slow Ken Burns zooms and a voiceover walkthrough.
Course and tutorial montages
Assemble still frames, diagrams and screenshots into a narrated explainer video.
What works well, and where slideshows are limited
Slideshow performance depends on photo count, resolution and your device. Check this table before a large project.
| Project type | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5–30 photos | Works well | A typical slideshow renders quickly, especially with a GPU. |
| 100+ photos in one project | Memory heavy | Split the slideshow into parts or reduce preview quality. |
| Ken Burns on every slide | Adds render time | Motion is computed per frame. Use it on selected slides if export feels slow. |
| HEIC photos from iPhone | Not supported directly | Convert HEIC to JPG first, then import. |
| 4K export | Needs a strong PC | Close other tabs; 1080p is enough for most social posts. |
| Safari | Limited support | Use Chrome or Edge for canvas filters and reliable WebCodecs export. |
Tips for better photo slideshows
Match slide time to the music
Set 2–3 seconds per photo for upbeat reels. Longer holds work for wedding and listing slideshows.
Use Ken Burns selectively
Apply motion to hero photos rather than every slide to keep render times down and the rhythm natural.
Crop photos to the target ratio first
If you plan a 9:16 export, crop or pad photos before importing so faces and products stay in frame.
Add a voiceover for listings and tutorials
Record a short voiceover on the second audio track and fade the music under it.
ToolDeck vs cloud slideshow makers
Cloud slideshow makers upload photos and offer stock libraries. ToolDeck keeps files local, adds no watermark and imposes no credits.
| Feature | ToolDeck | Cloud slideshow makers |
|---|---|---|
| Your photos are uploaded to a server | Never | Usually yes |
| Watermark on export | None | Varies by plan |
| Sign-up needed | Not required | Often |
| Photo timing per slide | Yes | Limited on free plans |
| Ken Burns motion | Yes | Paid or limited |
| Music and voiceover tracks | Yes | Varies |
| Export resolution | Up to 4K 60fps | 720p–1080p on free plans |
| Works offline after loading | Yes, editing runs locally | Usually no |
| Stock photo and music library | No | Yes |
General comparison. Products differ and features change.
Use photos and music you have the right to use
Only use images, music and footage you own or are licensed to use. Using someone else’s work without permission can infringe copyright and get videos blocked.
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Your photos never leave your device
There is no upload and no account. Photos, music and rendering stay in your browser tab. To verify, open your browser developer tools, go to the Network tab, then create and export a slideshow and watch for file uploads. Read how we keep it private.