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How to Make a Slideshow Online for Free (& Free Templates)

Written by: Heleana Tiburca

Slideshows are a great way to help your audience visualize an idea, emotion, story and all sorts of information. But if you feel like creating a slideshow is a difficult and tedious task, you’re in for a sweet surprise. 

By the end of this guide, you’ll learn how to make a slideshow that’s fully equipped with images, video clips, background music, text boxes, animated graphics and so much more.

So if you’re ready to learn how to create a high-quality slideshow, then let’s get started. Or, skip the how-to and dive right into our slideshow maker .

7-Step Process for Making a Slideshow for Free

Step #1: determine your slideshow’s objective, step #2: start with a slideshow template, step #3: add photos and videos, step #4: add cohesive font pairs, step #5: add background music and audio clips, step #6: add motion and animated graphic elements.

• Step #7: Download or Share Your Slideshow

18 Slideshow Templates to Help You Get Started

• Slideshows are a great way to organize information, visualize ideas, emotions and stories, engage your audience and get your message across easily.
• Before you create your slideshow, figure out what goals you want to achieve.
• Take advantage of professionally-designed templates from Visme's library to start creating your slideshows.
• Customize your slideshows using photos and videos, stylish fonts, colors, 2D and 3D graphics, animations and other stunning design assets.
• Add music, audio clips or voiceover to elicit emotion, increase depth and capture the audience's attention.

To prepare a slideshow, you first need to determine the type of slideshow you want to create and what it’s meant to do.

Will this be a laid-back picture slideshow of your vacation that doubles as a photo album to show your family? Does it need to be a professional-looking slideshow that you’ll be sharing at work?

Would you rather create a photo slideshow, a video slideshow or a combination of both? Will it be a simple slideshow or a professional-looking slideshow?

Another thing that you need to think about is the end goal for your audience.

 What do you want to accomplish? Is there an emotional goal involved to move your crowd to do something or is this a numbers-driven slideshow to focus on accomplishments?

Once you establish the mood and the type of slideshow you want to create, you can then pick out the perfect slideshow template for the job from our slideshow creator.

While you can easily create a slideshow from scratch, if you’re on a tight timeline, we recommend using a slideshow. There are a number of tools available to help you create your own beautiful slideshow, but we of course recommend Visme.

Throughout this tutorial, we’ll use screenshots from Visme’s editor to showcase how you can use our tool. And if you also plan to use Visme, you can get started searching through our selection of photo slideshow templates below.

Slideshow Templates

Brand Visual Identity Presentation

Communication Skills - Keynote Presentation

Product Training Interactive Presentation

Bright Colorful Background Presentation

Real Estate Slideshow Presentation

Creative SWOT Analysis Presentation

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PS: you’ll want to stay tuned to the end of this article because we’ll be showing you 12 photo and video slideshow templates you can use today! 

Keep in mind that all templates are fully customizable, from colors and text to background images and stickers. You’re in full control of your slideshow’s design. 

Now that you’ve got your slideshow template picked out, it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty of customizing it. 

Photos and videos are going to be arguably the most important part of your slideshow. They can encapsulate an idea or provoke a feeling from your audience. It’s all about knowing what photos to add and where.

If you have new photos that you want to add to your slideshow that are on computer hard drives, no problem! Visme makes uploading your photos easy. 

Just click on “Photos” on the left-hand side of the editor, then “Upload.” You’ll then be prompted to upload your photos from your computer and they’ll be ready to use in just seconds. 

You can set your photo as the background of your slide, or you can make it the focal point by bringing it to the front and adding a frame to it.

Once you have your photo in the editor, you can then edit the colors of it, crop it, adjust the brightness and contrast and more. You can use Visme as your own photo editing app. 

If you don’t have photos of your own, you can scroll through millions of photos to find the perfect one to suit your slide. You can use keywords to search for the photo you have in mind, then add it to your slideshow.

Now, if you want to create video slideshows, you’ve come to the right place. Our video slideshow maker is the perfect tool for the job. You can use our video editor to trim and edit your video clips for your slideshow. 

To have a look at all of our royalty-free video footage, simply click on “Media” then “Videos.”

You’ll now be able to scroll through tons of professional short video footage to use in your slideshow. You can also use the search bar to use specific keywords to help you find the perfect video footage for your slideshow. 

Click on the video you like most to have it added to your slideshow, then play around with the size and duration of the video to suit your needs.

To upload your own video footage, click on “My Videos”, then “Upload.” You can now upload your footage and begin to edit it to fit your slideshow perfectly.

You can create lots of different slides showcasing your beautiful photos and images to show to your audience. As they say, the more the merrier! 

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One thing that you’ll really want to focus on is the text of your slideshow.

Not all fonts will work with every slideshow. As mentioned above, it’s important to pick out the mood of your slideshow and plan accordingly. 

If you are using this slideshow as a photography portfolio, then you may want to use a romantic cursive font and maybe use contrasting colors like white and red for the font. 

If this slideshow will be used in a corporate situation, then you may want to use bold and easily readable fonts with contrasting colors, such as black and white, that pop out from the background.

No matter the mood you set for your slideshow, we have a matching selection of font pairs created just for you, by our professional designers. 

To find these font pairs, scroll your cursor to the left-hand side of our editor and click on “Basics”, then “Font pairs”, as seen above. You can then scroll through loads of beautiful font pairs that were hand-picked by professional designers. 

To add them to your slideshow, just click on them once and they will be automatically added to your design. You can then further customize your font such as changing the colors, placement and boldness of the font. 

You can easily resize your text boxes by typing in your desired size or by dragging the circles surrounding the text in and out until you find the perfect size that works with your slide. 

If you have strict brand guidelines that you need to abide by, you can add your personal font into your brand kit so it’s always on hand for you to use in all your designs.

If you want to know how to make a photo slideshow with music, then you’re in luck.

With Visme, you can add your own music track or pick from the many royalty-free music options we have to offer. 

Adding music, audio or sound effects to your slideshow is a great way to captivate your audience’s attention. It can change the entire mood and aesthetic of your slideshow, so make sure you choose your audio wisely.

Here’s how to make a slideshow with music in Visme. First off, there are many different options available to users. You can either upload your own music clip or tap into Visme’s library of royalty-free music.

To upload your own music or audio clips, click on “Media” then “Audio”. There you will find an abundance of audio clips and background music to choose from to add some flare to your slideshow.

Have a listen to our royalty-free music, or even upload your own. To add in a voice-over, you can either upload your audio from your computer or, even better, you can record your audio directly within our editor. 

By recording the audio directly within our editor, you’ll save an immense amount of time and effort and skip all those extra unnecessary steps.

Adding audio and music to your slideshow is definitely a great way to keep viewers invested. Just make sure the audio isn’t too loud or distracting from the main point you’re trying to get across. 

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• Add your own text, images and more
• Customize colors, fonts and everything else
• Add interactive buttons and animations

Another great way to grow your audience’s interest in your slideshow is by animating your slides and adding animated graphic elements into your design. 

When you have multiple slides, you’ll definitely want to add animated transitions between them, for a nice and fluid effect.

We have lots of different slide transitions you can choose from. You can have your slides zoom in, slide in, enter from the top or bottom, fade and more. 

Visme makes the process simple for you, and you can apply the same transition to all slides so everything stays cohesive. 

To keep your slides exciting, we recommend that you use animated graphic characters. We have lots of animated graphic elements that you can choose from to keep your slideshow interactive.

To access the animated graphic design elements, just click on “Graphics” then scroll down to “Animated Graphics.” There, you’ll be greeted by animated illustrations, characters, gestures, shapes, special effects and more.

You can then add them to your slide and adjust their size, colors, gesture, movement, duration of movement and everything in between. 

Adding animated graphic design elements will really elevate your slideshow and take it to the next level. But remember, less is more. 

Make sure to use these animated elements sparingly and don’t overcrowd your page with too many moving objects, as you might overwhelm your viewers and have them distracted from your main focal point. 

Step #7:  Download or Share Your Slideshow

Now that you’ve got a flawless slideshow and you're ready to flaunt it off to the world, it’s time to download it in the correct format. 

Now, Visme gives you lots of different download and sharing options, so let’s go over a few of them.

First off, you can download your slideshow in JPG or PNG so you can share the slides individually to social media, send via email, or add to another document. 

This is a great way to make sure your slideshow is accessible from your computer, iPhone or Android phone, iPad and other Apple products.

Another way you can download your slideshow is as a PDF. This is a great option if you want to send your slideshow to others via email or if you want to get it printed. 

If you’ve created a video slideshow with our video slideshow maker, then you have the option to download your slideshow. You can download it as an MP4 file or a GIF.

And finally, if you want to present your slideshow offline, then you can download it as a PowerPoint, Keynote, or HTML5 to present it on Mac’s Apple Keynote or Microsoft Powerpoint.

You can also easily share your slideshow with an online link or grab an embed code to place within a blog post or webpage for your website visitors to view.

And that’s it! You’ve learned how to create a stunning slideshow from A-Z. Now it’s time for you to browse through 18 slideshow templates to help you get started.

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• Hundreds of premade slides available
• Add animation and interactivity to your slides
• Choose from various presentation options

Slideshow templates are a great way to help you get a jumpstart on your design. Sometimes the creativity just doesn’t flow, and that’s where we come in to help.

You can scroll through our templates and use the one you like the most, or just gather inspiration from looking at multiple different templates.

Whatever you choose to do, here are 12 slideshow templates to help you get started.

Template #1: Animated Valentine’s Day Photo Video Template

This emotional and romantic template is perfect for anyone who wants to celebrate love. It has 5 slides and everything about it is customizable.

The music that has been added suits the vibe perfectly, but you can add your own music to it or choose from our own collection of royalty-free music.

Template #2: Birthday Slideshow Template

Is that birthday cake I smell? If you have a loved one’s birthday coming up soon, creating a birthday slideshow could be the perfect gift. 

Add your own personal photos of your friend or family member and give it your own personal touch by adding their favorite quote or some sentimental text to the slideshow.

Template #3: Real Estate Slideshow Template

Show off photos or video clips of upcoming properties you have to sell, or houses that you’ve staged. This format is great for real estate agents as well as anyone who wants to show off their home decor portfolio.

Template #4: Memorial Slideshow Template

Slideshows are also great for personal use, like we see here. Create a slideshow to share old photos of a family member or loved one who has passed in order to honor their memory. Share these with family and friends to honor their life.

Template #5: Corporate Slideshow Template

Slideshows are also great to use in the background at networking events and in the lobby of your place of business. Customize this template with photos of your own team at work to showcase to potential customers.

Template #6: Animated Baby Shower Photo Video Template

Every baby shower deserves a sweet moment for a baby shower slideshow. 

If you want to showcase pictures of the parents as babies and make a fun and memorable slideshow for all to enjoy, you’ll want to use this baby shower slideshow template. 

Template #7: Wedding Photos Slideshow Template

There’s nothing like a wedding photos slideshow for the bride and groom.

If you’re a photographer and you want to really impress your clients, use this wedding photos slideshow template to remind them of how special their day truly was.

Template #8: Animated Nonprofit Photo Video Template

All nonprofits need amazing slideshows to show to their donors and sponsors. This nonprofit photo video template is the perfect one for the job.

Add in your information and photos to the slideshow and add music to add some moodiness to the slideshow. Pick your favorite transitions and create a professional slideshow in minutes.

Template #9: Beautiful Memories Slideshow Template

Want to share happy memories with loved ones? This is the perfect template for doing so. Showcase it at your wedding, anniversary party, birthday party and more. Or you can simply send it out to friends, Marshall and Lily style.

Template #10: Animated Portfolio Photo Video Template

Nothing showcases your work better than an animated portfolio slideshow. 

When you use this stunning portfolio slideshow template, you’ll have clients’ interest quickly peaking. The contrasting colors are show-stopping and the font is just perfect for the task at hand.

Try it out and make your portfolio now! 

Template #11: Animated US History Photo Video Template

Whether you’re a teacher or a student that needs to make a slideshow for school, you know the task at hand can be difficult.

There’s a fine line between a boring slideshow and an enthusing one, and you definitely want the latter.

If you’re creating a school project slideshow, use this template and customize it to suit your needs. You’ll have all your colleagues' attention during your entire slideshow. 

Template #12: Holiday Slideshow Template

Slideshows are also great for holiday events. Share family or work photos during the holiday season to bring a bit of holiday cheer to everyone who sees it. Easily import your own photos or sprinkle in some holiday stock photos.

Template #13: New Baby Slideshow Template

Announce a new baby via slideshow! Use professional newborn photos or take a few of your own. Easily edit them in Visme with unique crops, photo filters and color overlays.

Template #14: Technology Company Slideshow Template

Put together a stunning slideshow to showcase your product, services or solutions. This easy slideshow template has everything you need to project your startup in the best possible light.

The rich blend of dark and light purple shades mixed with other bright colors makes it visually appealing to the eye. Feel free to add or remove photos and text in your slideshow or tweak elements to suit your needs using Visme’s foolproof editing software.

Template #15: Startup Slideshow Template

Pitching to investors, presenting at a conference or sharing your vision with your team? This startup slideshow has everything you need to make a powerful and persuasive case for your business.

The template features a modern, sleek design that's perfect for showcasing what your company has to offer. You don’t have to be a professional designer to make the template suitable for your need. With a few clicks, you can switch colors, fonts and more to fit your company’s branding.

Template #16: Sales Report Slideshow Template

Looking for the easiest way to make a slideshow? Start with a template like this one from Visme’s library.

Keep your key stakeholders abreast of all the activities in the sales department using this stunning sales report slideshow.

The best part is that our templates aren’t cast in stone. You can tweak them for other purposes, such as presenting financial reports , KPI reports, marketing budgets, project status and much more. Visualize data with customizable charts, graphs and widgets to help your audience. You can understand complex data, identify patterns, and extract valuable insights.

If you’re handling multiple reports, there’s no need to feel overwhelmed. Use Visme’s dynamic fields to update key information across multiple pages of the same project or different projects.

Template #17: Technology Photo Video Template

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If you’re looking for a smart way to blow your audience's mind during your product presentation , this slideshow video template is your best bet.

This slideshow template can be fully customized. Visme makes it super easy for anyone regardless of their skill level, to edit the content, change image(s), apply custom colors, fonts, logo and more.

Template #18: Company Culture Photo Video Template

Showcase the fun side of your company with this stunning photo video template.

With our wide range of design assets, tools and features, you can rest assured that your slideshow will be nothing short of amazing. Thanks to Visme’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor, you can customize the template by including high-quality photos, exclusive icons and our wide range of 2D and 3D animation features.

So why settle for flat, lifeless visuals when you can have dynamic, engaging 3D that will captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression? Click on this slideshow video template and humanize your company in the best way possible.

How to Make a Slideshow on iPhone and Android

With Visme’s mobile app, there’s no limit to what you can do with your visual content. You can design your slideshows quickly and access them anytime or anywhere.

Whether you own a business owner looking to showcase your work or just someone who wants to create beautiful memories of your special moments, Visme’s mobile app has everything you need to make your slideshow a hit.

Here’s how to turn your photos and videos into amazing slideshows perfect for sharing with your audience

1. Download your mobile app on the iOS app store

2. Create an account if you’re a new user or input your Visme account information to log in if you’re an existing user

3. You’ll find your Visme dashboard, where you can create beautiful projects or edit any existing projects.

4. Search for your preferred slideshow template or create one from scratch. Visme has thousand of slideshow templates to help bring your ideas to life.

Visme has thousand of slideshow templates to help bring your ideas to life.

5. Customize your slideshow by adding your branded fonts, color, and text as well as other stunning design elements like icons, charts, animations, and high-resolution images.

6. When you’re satisfied with the look and feel of your slideshow, you can download and share the project with your audience. Visme lets you share your project with others privately and give them different permissions, such as view, comment or edit.

Additionally, there’s also an option to share your project as a link and grant access to: anyone with the link, only people on your team or specific people. Or you can generate an embed code to place your slideshow on any website or blog.

Create Your Own Slideshow

Now that you’ve learned all the best tips and tricks for creating a beautiful slideshow, we know you just can’t wait to get started on yours. But as we’ve mentioned, you can’t make an amazing slideshow without an equally amazing slideshow maker .

Visme is an all-in-one design tool and slideshow maker, but it's also much more than that. You can create beautiful infographics, interactive social media posts, stunning videos, engaging presentations and so much more.

Ready to get started? Sign up for a free Visme account today and take it for a test drive for as long as you like.

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Edit your slideshow online

A photo and video slideshow can tell an informative, funny, or nostalgic story about an event, person, or topic, much more than can be communicated in a single image. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a slideshow is worth a million! With Kapwing's Video Slideshow Maker, creators can have full control over what their output video slideshow will look like. Adjust the size and timing of each photo clip to make the perfect slideshow in just a few clicks.

How to Make a Slideshow Online

• Upload your Photos and Video Clips Gather all the images, videos, and GIFs that you want to combine into a slideshow. Then, upload the media files (MOV, MP4, PNG, JPG, GIF, etc) to Kapwing's Video Slideshow Maker. You can choose a photo file or even paste a link from YouTube, Twitter, Tik Tok and more to import it directly!
• Arrange and Design your Slideshow Using the slideshow preview, rearrange the clips into the right order. Adjust the size of the slideshow so that it's square, landscape, or 9:16. Crop and set the duration of each clip. You can easily add music or a voice over to the slideshow to accompany your content! Insert text, stickers, and titles to make the video slideshow you desire.
• Export and Share Hit 'Export', and Kapwing will process your video slideshow. All of your photos will be combined into a new MP4 slideshow. Save the video montage and share it with your friends.

Make a video slideshow in moments

With Kapwing's Slideshow Maker, make montages to impress your friends, celebrate special events and occasions, and commemorate birthdays or anniversaries for free and no software installation. A video slideshow with music is a great gift to say "thank you," "I love you," or "congratulations." You can use just a few images and video clips or combine hundreds of photos together for a long slideshow.

Get started by organizing all of the photos you want to include. Import your best photos from Dropbox and Google Drive, or collect the files in your photo gallery. Then, upload all of the images to Kapwing.

Embellish and enhance the slideshow with text, stickers, images, title slides, custom background color, animations, and more visual elements using Kapwing's intuitive video editing tools. Then, import a song directly from YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram to match the tone of your slideshow. Click "Export" to create the video slideshow as one cohesive MP4! You can share the Kapwing link or the downloaded version.

You can create a slideshow with pictures and music in seconds using your phone, tablet or computer. Kapwing supports PNG, JPG, GIF, 3PG, MOV, MP4, MPEG, WAV, AVI, FLV, and many more file types. It's a website, so it works on Mac, PC, Windows, iPhones, iPads, Android, Chromebooks, and more.

We hope you enjoy making video slideshows with music, text, and designs with this online tool!

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How to Engage New Website Visitors With Web Slideshows

Updated: June 15, 2022

Published: September 08, 2020

Eight seconds . That’s how much time you have to capture the average internet user’s attention on your website. You can tweak your content and page layout as much as possible, but there’s no way around it: Engaging website visitors, especially first-timers, is a real challenge for online businesses.

However, this challenge is very much solvable thanks to the numerous web design technologies at our disposal. Among all the methods for quickly grabbing attention and prompting action, you’ve probably seen the web slideshow technique. And there’s a good chance it could work on your site, too.

Now, when you hear the term slideshow , your mind might immediately jump to PowerPoint presentation , and from there, conference room and boring .

If so, try to forget about PowerPoint for a moment. As it turns out, web slideshows are among the most popular and effective methods for conveying visual content to visitors.

In this guide, we’ll learn about common uses of web slideshows, the best practices for implementing them, and how to get started with placing one on your website.

What is a website slideshow?

A website slideshow, also known as a “slider,” is a web page feature for presenting multiple images in a gallery-like manner. A slider displays one image at a time, and cycles between images automatically after a timeout and/or after a user input, such as a swipe or a button click.

Specifically, online businesses tend to use sliders on their homepage to communicate their missions or to showcase CTAs for new products. Take this simple example from Microsoft’s website :

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This style of presentation aids the browsing experience in two primary ways. First, it draws the viewer in by placing important content above the fold, no scrolling required. This content could be new products or offers, an announcement or blog post, or anything else visitors should know.

Second, web slideshows can add visual flair to your pages. For example, cycling through big, vibrant images creates a memorable experience and can even evoke certain positive emotions in readers that they then associate with your brand. This is especially effective for artist portfolios, media companies, and other organizations with a strong emphasis on aesthetics.

When to Use a Web Slideshow

You’ll find sliders across the web, but there are some cases in particular when they work particularly well. Let’s do a quick rundown of their best uses:

New Products/Offers

Place a slider on your homepage and populate it with CTAs showcasing the latest your business has to offer, à la the Microsoft example above. New to CTAs? Check out our favorite examples .

General Information

Many organizations use sliders to communicate their mission, strategy, or story. You’ll see this frequently on sites for consulting agencies, nonprofit and educational organizations, and special projects without a physical product to present.

Product Showcase

Rather than cycling through multiple products, you might focus on one product or product line. With this approach, each slide can explain a different aspect, benefit, or iteration of your product.

Rather than presenting everything at once, a slider breaks down the information into digestible pieces of content. For example, check out this sleek design from Nike, showcasing 15 years of the Dunk sneaker line.

Media companies, creative organizations, and freelance creatives often use sliders to highlight their latest or best work. You might present multiple images from a single project, or multiple projects with links to their dedicated pages on your site.

Featured Articles

News sites and blogs with frequent updates can add CTAs for their latest or most popular content in a slideshow. Avoid plain text CTAs here — instead, use featured images for each post to direct users’ eyes toward your new content.

Now that we’ve seen what sliders can do, let’s next discuss how to implement them. And yes, there is a wrong way to make a slider.

Web Slideshow Best Practices

• Enable automatic and manual transitions.
• Visually indicate the number of slides.
• Optimize for page performance.
• Mind the transition effects.
• Make it mobile-friendly.
• Make it accessible.

From a usability standpoint, sliders are a bit of a double-edged sword. Due to their popularity, slideshows are familiar to the vast majority of people who land on your page, and they should have no issue understanding the purpose of the feature.

However, this also means that poorly-designed sliders will disengage users very quickly, especially if it’s the literal first thing they see. For this reason, it’s essential to carefully plan out your slideshow element and follow these six best practices:

1. Enable automatic and manual transitions.

As I mentioned, web slideshows can rotate through their content automatically based on a time, or manually when a user clicks an arrow button or swipes the screen.

We recommend your slider allows for both methods. On page load, the slider transitions automatically, providing enough time for the user to take in each image. If a user wants to change slides themselves, they can do this too, which might deactivate the timed transitions. This approach gives users better control over the content they want to view. Also, this is how most web sliders are implemented, so it’s intuitive for visitors.

To aid users, place your arrow buttons on both sides of the element (left and right side, or top and bottom). These buttons can be visible within the element by default, or appear when a user hovers over the slideshow. That style choice is up to you.

2. Visually indicate the number of slides.

It’s a good idea to signal how many total slides there are in your slider, so users know how much content is left to view. You can do this with thumbnails that appear on hover-over, numbers (e.g., 1/5, 2/5…), or another subtle visual cue like in the Microsoft example above.

3. Optimize for page performance.

If your page takes more than a few seconds to load, visitors will start losing interest. Many won’t even see the full slider you worked so hard on.

First, think about the number of images in your slideshow. The more slides, the longer the load time, so only include the slides you need. Save the rest of your content for later on the page. Then, optimize your slider images by reducing the file size for each image as much as possible.

Finally, many slideshow builders will implement lazy loading . Only the current slide will load first, and hidden slides won’t load until requested to be shown. This feature spreads out loading needs as much as possible, so look out for it in your search for a slider builder.

4. Mind the transition effects.

Transitions are one seemingly small detail of sliders that folks have very much grown accustomed to, and anything outside the norm could be off-putting.

You might be tempted to bolster your slide transitions with a dissolve effect or a star wipe. I admire your taste, but try to resist that urge and keep your transitions simple. You’re best off going with a simple fade effect or horizontal/vertical pan. This call is up to you, but the less distracting and jarring your transition, the better.

5. Make it mobile-friendly.

Sliders are highly-dynamic, image-heavy elements. If your module isn’t designed to work on smaller screens, it might come out looking like a highly-dynamic, image-heavy mess.

As they make up close to half of your traffic , do your mobile visitors a favor and apply responsive web design principles to your sliders (reputable slider builders and plugins can do this). Or, consider removing the slider from your mobile site altogether to reduce clutter.

6. Make it accessible.

Finally, all of your sliders should be as accessible as you can make them. This means mobile responsiveness, image alt text for each slide (and a textual alternative for the slideshow itself if possible), enabling manual slide transitions, and triggering these transitions with arrow keys in addition to button clicks.

How to Make a Slideshow for a Webpage

Want to give sliders a shot? You have a few options. Let’s review what’s available, from least technical to most technical implementation.

Use a slideshow builder.

For a lightweight solution, use specialized web slideshow building software. With these tools, simply pick your slider content, tweak the settings, and embed the slider element into your page. Start with a free tool like Bannersnack or Cincopa and see how you like it, then consider upgrading to a paid option.

Popular website builders also enable slider functionality, either natively or through either a third-party add-on. Make sure these tools can make your slideshows both responsive and accessible to users.

Use a WordPress slider theme/plugin.

If your website is built on the WordPress CMS, many themes come with built-in slider modules. There are also numerous free and premium slider plugins that will add slideshow functionality to your site, on any post or page. For your WooCommerce store, consider a WooCommerce slider plugin for product displays.

We recommend adding sliders with plugin over a theme, since changing your theme won’t scrap your slideshow. That said, premium themes with sliders are quite convenient in this case.

Manually program a slider.

If you’re feeling brave, try coding an image slider plugin yourself. To work properly, a slider needs HTML, CSS, and JavaScript , the three big languages in frontend development.

Both W3Schools and freeCodeCamp offer tutorials for building your image slider. Or follow our guide to building an image carousel in Bootstrap CSS . Program the slider in, then tweak the CSS to style your new module to fit the rest of your website.

Bonus: Create a Video Slideshow

As an alternative to a manually programmed interactive image slider, you can opt for a video slideshow that displays the same information. If you’re short on time or resources, we highly recommend the free Slideshow Maker from Canva . This tool was designed to be fast, intuitive, and easy for anyone to use, including those without design chops. With Canva, you can easily create slideshows from templates themed for different niches, like explainers, food, and fashion. Populate your slideshow with images and videos from your own library and from Canva’s library of stock media. Then, customize your slideshow with icons, illustrations, animations, and music. Finally, download your slideshow for free (and nope, there’s no watermark).

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Web slideshows aren’t perfectly suited for everyone. However, if you want to emphasize visuals while lowering your bounce rate, we recommend trying them out.

When adding a slider, keep our best practices in mind, and ensure that it serves the overall mission of your site, rather than distract from it. Finally, be sure to keep them visually pleasing and engaging for all. This isn’t a brightly lit conference room, it’s your business!

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Thanks to their versatility, slideshows can be reused in a host of ways. Easy sharing with a single link means you can post your slideshow anywhere,  add it to your website  and direct marketing in emails, or even  embed your slideshow video in a PowerPoint presentation . If the information changes, no problem. Share the link once, update your video whenever you need.

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The best way to get people excited about pretty much anything is with a slideshow. Want friends and family to enjoy your holiday pictures? Use a slideshow. Want management to love your  presentation ? Use a slideshow. Want more followers? You guessed it — create a slideshow.

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With a video slideshow, you’ve got a far higher chance of standing out from the crowd. On social media, videos get shared far more than text and images combined. Likewise, video on a landing page can increase conversions  by 80% or more .

Imagine what you’ll achieve with a gorgeous video slideshow. All you need is a Biteable template and the time it takes to drink a coffee.

Need to collaborate with teammates on a slideshow presentation? No problem. Biteable’s collaborative platform and team-focused features make this a snap.

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Biteable offers a huge range of ready-to-use slideshow templates to get you started quickly. They’re created by professional animators and marketers, so every video you make is both beautiful and effective.

Begin with a  template  from the gallery. There are hundreds to browse, conveniently divided by type. Depending on your audience and brand, choose between humorous, tech, professional, and a host of other styles.

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Uploading your own videos and photos is easy. Hit ‘Upload’, then select either ‘Image’ or ‘Video’. Navigate to the content you’d like to use, click on it, and it will appear in Biteable. Or drag and drop it into the box provided.

Next, update the text in your slideshow video. Or if you prefer a story without words, you can delete the text altogether. You’re the captain of this ship.

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Complete your slideshow with the perfect music track. Either pick a song from the Biteable library or upload one from your own collection.

The right song is essential for slideshows you  embed in email , host on YouTube, or add to your website. If you present your slideshow in person or on social media, audio is less critical, so you might choose to have no sound at all.

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Do you want your audience to take action after watching your slideshow? No problem.  Add a call-to-action button  in a few simple steps.

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With Biteable’s easy sharing and tracking capabilities, you can measure your success with no extra effort. Simply share your slideshow using the unique link generated in Biteable, then return to the app to  see your video analytics .

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Create stunning slideshows with these 3 tips

Great slideshows have three simple things in common. Forget them and your viewers will be left wanting. Remember them and your views will skyrocket.

1. Tell a story

All videos need a story to succeed. Whether it’s a 7-second  YouTube marketing ad  or a 2-minute explainer on your website, you have to tell a story. Here are two story structures that are easy to master when creating a slideshow:

If you want to show people something that happened — like your holiday — a linear story is enough. All you have to do is add your slides in the order they occurred.

• If you’re selling something, start by framing the viewer’s problem then explaining how your product or service solves it.

2. Keep your text short

When it comes to video, a few words will get you further than a lot. Let your videos and pictures do the talking. Keep your text brief and your viewers will love you for it.

Thankfully, every scene in your Biteable video comes with a recommended number of characters to keep your writing sharp. Stay within the limits and your video will be concise and easy to read.

3. Make it visually spectacular

Every great video is a pleasure to watch. Biteable offers a host of options to make your slideshow as engaging as possible. Select from a huge range of  animation , professional video clips, and loads of text effects.

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How do I make a slideshow for free?

You can make a slideshow for free, but we don’t recommend this if you’re making it for business. Most paid slideshow apps are reasonably priced and include features like quality stock footage and music, custom animated text, and premium effects. Your slideshow will look more professional with these additions.

How do I make a slideshow of pictures?

Making a slideshow of pictures is easy with the right tool. With a quality online slideshow maker, you can easily upload your pictures and  turn them into video snippets  that look and feel like a professional slideshow. A good slideshow-making app will let you do all this with the click of a button.

How can I make a video slideshow with music and pictures?

Making a video slideshow with music and pictures takes 5 steps:

• Pick a template. (Good online slideshow apps have plenty.)
• Upload pictures.
• Choose music. (Stock music from the app or upload your own.)
• Add animated text. (Optional.)
• Share your slideshow. (The best slideshow apps give you a link for easy sharing.)

How can I make a slideshow on my computer?

Making a slideshow on your computer with a desktop app is one option, but you have to store your large slideshow video files on your own computer or cloud storage. Online slideshow apps are a better choice. You still access the app from your computer, but your slideshows are stored on the app and can be shared via a link.

How do I make a slideshow with a video?

Making a slideshow with a video is similar to making one with pictures. You can even combine pictures and video clips into the same slideshow.

• Upload your pictures and videos into a slideshow app.
• Click to add them to your slideshow timeline.
• Drag and drop to adjust the order.
• Choose a background track.

What is a good video slideshow app?

When it comes to good video slideshow apps, we’re biased toward Biteable (of course). But in general, if you want a professional-looking video slideshow, look for an app that has templates so you don’t have to start from scratch. Also look for an easy-to-use interface and premium features like custom animations and text effects.

Where can I make a slideshow video?

The easiest place to make a slideshow video is on an online video making app. Find an app with slideshow video templates that come pre-built with well-paced transitions. A high-quality app will have easy editing features so you can customize your template as much as you like.

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25 Photo Slideshow Examples in Web Design To Boost Your Creativity

The photo slideshow trend has been around for over 10 years in web design, but the technology behind it has evolved quite a bit in the last few years.

In 2021, HTML5 sliders are all about oversize pictures, creative motion animations, and bold color.

Since above the fold content became a proven way to hook your audience at first glance, engage and convert, many of the biggest brands around use the trend.

A responsive slider works great for e-commerce businesses and provides a cool option to showcase your products and create atmosphere. If you use HTML5 technology, you can have a responsive photo slider without the clutter that can slow down your website.

1. Photo sliders for food websites

You can’t go wrong with some beautiful food photography if it suits your website’s theme. Look at how delicious Pierre’s site looks! Mouthwatering, isn’t it? Use an above the fold food photo slider to illustrate a cooking blog, a restaurant or any food-related business.

2. Photo slideshow example for e-commerce websites

A cool image can be enhanced by an even cooler copy! Like this one, from Bodybuilding . Get a funny pic, combine it with some oversized lettering design and a great concept and bam, you’ve got an impressive design that converts.

3. Image slider example for NGO’s

They can make a cool design for your charity or NGO; if chosen right, images are an awesome way to reach the emotional side of your visitor and make him donate for your cause. Check out Surfrider’s website to get some inspiration on how to choose your images to create a classical photo slider.

4. Fashion website slider example

Take a walk down the catwalk with a cool carousel for your fashion website. Get inspired by how big fashion brands are using the trend these days and create your own professional slider. Use bold colors, catchy texts, and don’t forget to add a clear, CTA button to maximize your conversions.

Neiman Marcus is a classic example that combines glamour, color, and fashion to bring visitors a really stylish outcome.

5. Sliders in the world of watches

Yes, it’s the perfect time to use sliders! Most of the best-known watches brands are using them to make you become a part of their luxurious world, and for a good reason: they can help build a visual story with only a few frames of awesomeness.

If your business is in the same niche, remember to use high resolution, professional photography, and tell something about your products by showcasing them next to iconic imagery. Like Tissot did with this simple but remarkable website.

6. The legendary e-commerce image slider from Amazon

You know something is great for e-commerce if both Amazon and eBay use it, and that’s precisely the case with the homepage photo slider. Illustrations combined with photographs of the iconic Amazon symbols give a sense of confidence and trust, showing they care about the relationship with the customer.

In e-commerce, it’s all about conversions, so be sure to showcase your products and offers on your home page’s slider.

7. The homelike feeling of the homepage slider

Photography sliders in gray and beige tones can be an awesome way to showcase a home-like, cozy atmosphere. Make your home and decorations website feel just like walking into a home, as Au Lit Fine Linens did here.

8. Sportswear online store slider to suggest an active lifestyle

To indicate vitality, motion, and dynamics, use black and white sports photography with a splash of vivid color like red or orange. You’ll get a cool effect and an attractive website. Check out this slideshow from Lifestyle and use this color scheme every time you need to suggest motion.

9. Sliders for fine arts and handmade websites

Arts can be appreciated best at full-size! Complete it with bold, uppercase lettering and colors from the same spectrum, and you have a recipe for the win! If you need some inspiration, check out Hello Lucky’s homepage slider and get inspired by their amazing illustrations.

Give your website an artsy feeling with a cool design, your customers will thank you!

10. Amazing product design calls for amazing web design.

If you’re into product design, you’ll see that most of the websites use this trend with cool product images and inspiring photo manipulations as food for thought.

Baron Fig is one of the websites who use this trend with great success, giving you the feeling they are selling more than just products, they are selling a lifestyle and an experience.

11. Stylish responsive image slider

Technology and style go hand in hand, as most hi-tech devices are becoming lifestyle statements. Native Union’s website is an excellent example of aesthetics combined with practicality, with a focus on details.

12. Vintage Photography Fullwidth carousel

Vintage sliders can help your products thrive in the online environment. They can tell a story and take you back in time, one slide at the time.

Take a look at this example from Only Once Shop and see how they use nostalgia to sell more.

13. Photo slider for a music website

Sony Music is one of the best-known brands that use this type of content on their homepage, and for good reason! The final web design looks fresh and creative, just like music!

14. Mercedes Benz – photography slideshow at its best

Mercedes Benz uses this trend to showcase a story. With a great copy and a discrete animation, they found a great way to peoples hearts.

15. Full-screen slider with focus on details

In e-commerce, people can’t actually try and touch your product so anything that can bring it closer to them can maximize your conversions. Get clear, quality closeup photos and let your visitors come one step closer and see the texture, shape, and color of your products.

ETQ Amsterdam is one of the brands who do this in a remarkable way, check it out and get inspired!

16. Make-up your mind and use iconic sliders

Makeup brands and stores are all about big, bold images, so don’t be afraid to use an image slider if you own one, just like Makeup Forever did on their website. A bold copy and a clear CTA will make your users want to find out more and check your offers.

17. Cool slides to happiness

Fashion websites are all about looks and making your clients feel like their happiness is one click away! Check out this great fashion photo slider from Ravelry and create one for your own website if you’re into fashion.

18. The Art Of Interior Design Sliders

Interior design and product design can benefit from the immersive state offered by sliders, and our next example takes things a step forward: the image sliders have a slight animation effect, showing a bit more with a cool slow motion.

Mikiya Kobayashi’s website is a delight, using images to create a maximum effect, without even using any button or copy.

19. E-shop full-page slider example

Get an immersive feeling with a cool E-shop full-page slider. Notice as all the other elements on Amaio Swim’s website are reduced to a minimum, to let the photos make a lasting first impression. And first impressions count!

20. Clean & minimalist slider example – Microsoft

A minimalist slider design can highlight what matters the most: your products! Get a glimpse of Microsoft’s website and get inspired for your next project. Notice how the soft grey matches the overall design to complete the minimalist philosophy of the brand itself.

21. HTML5 responsive slider – a creative example for agencies

Agencies have to showcase their work in a creative manner that engages potential clients and makes employees proud of their work. Round Studio is a branding agency that has lots of diverse projects to handle. Just look at the way they tell the story of each project they worked on with a cool photo slide.

22. Illustration slider with graphic elements

Who said the food industry can’t get creative? With a few illustrations and precious colors, even an unconventional niche such as a cannery business can have a touch of glamour.

La Perle des Dieux is a French website which looks almost as a gift shop and brings cool illustrated elements and golden shades to the table. Check it out to see how colors and graphics can cast a whole new light on the entire industry.

23. Classy slider for luxury niches

When it’s time to tell a story, don’t underestimate the power of a simple photography slider with a cool animation effect on every slide. Omega’s slider is a great example, notice how the animation gets your attention in seconds, helping you become a part of the brand’s vision.

24. Educational website photo slideshow example

It’s educations turn to tour your head with a great slider. When it’s all about sharing useful information while keeping an eye on the design, consider this an option. Check out UC San Diego’s website to inspire your next work.

25. SpaceX slider example – the final frontier

And last, but not least, here’s an amazing website to make you dream of the world beyond our reach. With a cool photo slider and a dark color scheme, SpaceX’s website makes you feel just like traveling to space.

So, you saw the examples and you’ve decided to make a Slideshow for your website, but you don’t know where to start, so here are a few tips & tricks. Luckily, you don’t need to know how to code anymore to create a fully customizable website picture slideshow, you can use a photo slideshow maker to ease your work.

Here’s how you can do that, just follow our step by step HTML5 slideshow tutorial.

How to make a slideshow

• Login to your Creatopy, an online HTML5 slideshow maker
• Choose one of the carousel formats we provide or add your own custom size
• Choose your favorite template or start from scratch
• Upload your own texts and images or embed your videos (you can use the embed code from Youtube, Vimeo or other resources).
• Add the transition effects
• Save your work
• Download it as HTML5 or MP4 and use it on the home page of your website.

And, to save you even more precious time, here’s a bonus tip: you can save your slideshow template, and only change the pictures or videos when you need to refresh your home page.

As seen in the examples above, sliders are still a thing in web design, and used properly can increase customer retention. So, don’t be afraid to use them for e-commerce, ONG’s or luxury websites everytime you want to tell a story.

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FAQ about Responsive Sliders

What is a responsive slider.

Oh, a responsive slider! That’s a fantastic tool. It’s essentially a media display unit on your website that adjusts its size and layout based on the screen size of the device viewing it.

Be it a mobile, tablet, or desktop, the slider smoothly adapts. It’s about providing a seamless user experience, no matter the device!

How does one implement a responsive slider?

Ready to dip your toes in? Awesome! First off, you could use a JavaScript library like Swiper or Slick, they’re pretty good. Alternatively, if you’re a WordPress user, plugins like Revolution Slider or MetaSlider come handy.

You’d need to add the appropriate HTML, CSS, and possibly JavaScript to your website code. Remember to test on different devices!

What’s the difference between a normal and a responsive slider?

Oh, that’s a fun one! Picture a rigid square and a stretchy rubber band. A normal slider, much like the square, stays the same size regardless of the screen size.

But a responsive slider? It’s your rubber band. It shrinks, grows, and adapts based on the screen size. Magic? Nah, it’s responsive design!

Can responsive sliders improve my website’s SEO?

Ah, the SEO question. Yes and no. Directly, sliders won’t boost your SEO. Google doesn’t rank you higher for having a slider. But indirectly, if your slider improves user experience – reducing bounce rate and increasing dwell time – that could send positive signals to the search engines.

Also, remember to optimize your slider images and provide alt tags for better accessibility.

How can I make my responsive slider more effective?

Want your slider to shine? It’s all about the visuals and messaging. Use high-quality, relevant images. Don’t overcrowd the slides with text. Keep messages clear and concise.

Experiment with different slide transitions and animations – but don’t go overboard. And always, always keep mobile users in mind. Test your sliders on different devices to ensure they look and function well!

Are responsive sliders mobile-friendly?

Yep! That’s their big selling point. Responsive sliders are designed to work well on any device – be it desktop, tablet, or mobile. The content, images, and layout adjust dynamically based on the device’s screen size.

So your users should have a great experience whether they’re browsing on their phone or their computer.

Can responsive sliders slow down my website?

Fair question! Poorly optimized sliders can indeed slow down your website. Large, unoptimized images are often the culprits. So, compress those images! Also, avoid overusing animations and limit the number of slides.

Use a plugin or tool that’s lightweight and well-coded. And of course, always test your site speed after installing a slider.

How do I choose the best responsive slider?

Picking the right one, eh? It depends on your needs. Consider ease of use, customization options, responsiveness, SEO friendliness, and speed. Check out reviews and demos.

Some popular choices include Swiper, Slick, Revolution Slider, and MetaSlider. Remember, the best slider for you is one that meets your unique needs.

Do all websites need a responsive slider?

Need is a strong word! Not all websites need a responsive slider. It’s a design choice. If you have visually appealing content or products to showcase, sliders could be a great addition.

But remember, if misused, they can also clutter your site and confuse visitors. So use sliders wisely and ensure they add value to your website.

What are the potential drawbacks of using a responsive slider?

Drawbacks? Yeah, there can be a few. If not optimized properly, sliders can slow down your site. They can also distract users if there’s too much happening on them.

Overloaded sliders might confuse users rather than guiding them. Also, if your slider isn’t accessible, it can create issues for users with disabilities. So if you’re using a slider, make sure it’s well-optimized, user-friendly, and accessible!

In the World of Web Design, Responsive Sliders Rule

The surge of various devices and screen sizes demands that web designers and developers are always on their toes. In this dynamic setting, responsive sliders reign supreme. They’re the Swiss Army knife of web design tools, ticking the boxes for adaptability, device compatibility, and performance optimization.

Think about it. Are you piecing together an e-commerce platform? Or perhaps, you’re focusing on putting together a killer portfolio? Maybe, you want to share some jaw-dropping visual content on your website? In all these scenarios, a responsive slider can be the hero, ensuring that your content truly pops, irrespective of the device used to access it.

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