Google Photos offers a fantastic way to organize and view your cherished memories. If you’re looking for an engaging way to display your photos, the slideshow feature is perfect. It allows you to present your images from an album or your entire library in a full-screen, sequential format. Whether you want to relax and watch or manually navigate through each picture, Google Photos slideshows are incredibly easy to set up.
While Google Photos doesn’t currently support adding music directly to slideshows, it remains an excellent method for enjoying your photo collections and reliving special moments. Here’s a comprehensive guide on How To Create A Slideshow With Google Photos on both web and Android platforms.
Creating a Slideshow on the Google Photos Website
The Google Photos website provides a straightforward way to create slideshows. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Navigate to Google Photos and Sign In
Open your web browser and go to Google Photos. Sign in using your Google account credentials.
Step 2: Access Your Albums or Photos
In the left-hand navigation menu, click on Albums to view your created albums. Alternatively, you can directly access all photos by clicking on Photos in the same menu.
Step 3: Starting a Slideshow from an Album
If you want to create a slideshow from a specific album:
- Select Albums to display your album list.
- Choose the album you wish to use for the slideshow.
Step 4: Initiate the Slideshow
Once you’ve opened the album, look for the More options menu, represented by Three dots in the top right corner. Click on it and select Slideshow from the dropdown menu.
Step 5: Enjoy and Control Your Slideshow
Your screen will instantly switch to full-screen mode, and the slideshow will begin playing the photos in your selected album. Each photo will be displayed for a few seconds before automatically transitioning to the next.
To control the slideshow, you can use the options at the bottom left of your screen:
- Pause: Click the Pause button to halt the slideshow on the current photo.
- Play: Click Play to resume the slideshow from where you paused.
- Arrows: Use the Left and Right Arrow buttons to manually navigate backward or forward through the photos in the album.
Step 6: Exit Slideshow Mode
When you are finished viewing the slideshow, click the Exit icon, located to the right of the navigation arrows at the bottom left. This will close the full-screen slideshow and return you to your album view in Google Photos.
Step 7: Starting a Slideshow from Your Main Photos Section
If you prefer to create a slideshow from all the photos in your main library:
- On the left navigation, click Photos.
- Select any photo in your library to open it in a larger view.
Step 8: Launch the Slideshow
Once a photo is open, click the Three dots More options menu in the top right corner and choose Slideshow.
Step 9: Manage Your Photos Slideshow
The slideshow will start in full-screen mode, beginning with the photo you selected. You can use the same controls as described earlier (Pause, Play, Arrows, Exit) to manage your slideshow viewing experience.
Creating a Slideshow on Your Android Phone
Creating slideshows is also convenient on the Google Photos app for Android. You can start a slideshow from your entire photo library or from a specific album.
Step 1: Access Photos or Albums on Android
- For all photos: Open the Google Photos app and tap the Photos tab at the bottom. Then select any photo to open it.
- For an album: Tap the Library tab, select the desired album, and then choose a photo within the album.
Step 2: Start the Slideshow
Once you have a photo open, tap the Three dots More options icon located at the top right of the screen. In the menu that appears, select Slideshow.
Step 3: Control Your Mobile Slideshow
The slideshow will begin automatically in full-screen mode. You can navigate through the photos manually by swiping left or right on the screen.
To stop the slideshow temporarily, simply tap on the photo. To exit the slideshow completely, tap the Arrow icon usually located at the top left of the screen.
Google Photos slideshow on Android mobile device
Frequently Asked Questions about Google Photos Slideshows
Can I add music to a Google Photos slideshow?
Currently, Google Photos does not offer a direct feature to add music to slideshows. However, a workaround is to play music from a separate music streaming service app in the background while your slideshow is running.
Does Google Photos slideshow loop?
Yes, slideshows in Google Photos are designed to loop automatically. Once the slideshow reaches the last photo in the album or your selection, it will automatically restart from the first photo, creating a continuous loop.
Creating slideshows in Google Photos is a simple yet effective way to view and share your visual stories, whether it’s for reminiscing about vacations, celebrating events, or simply enjoying your everyday snapshots. Explore more features of Google Photos to further enhance your photo management and viewing experience.
