Creating a slideshow with your cherished photos is a fantastic way to relive memories and share them with others. Google Photos offers a simple and convenient way to achieve this directly within your photo library. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to make a slideshow on Google Photos using a web browser. Unfortunately, the Google Photos mobile apps for iOS and Android do not currently support this feature.
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Selecting photos for your slideshow within a Google Photos album.
Creating Your Google Photos Slideshow
Follow these simple steps to create a slideshow:
1. Choose Your Album and Photos
Navigate to the Albums section in the Google Photos sidebar. Select the album containing the pictures you want to include in your slideshow. If you prefer, you can create a new album specifically for your slideshow to keep things organized. This will also make it easier to recreate the slideshow later.
2. Select Photos for the Slideshow
Once inside the album, select the photos you want to feature in the slideshow. Click on each photo to include it in your selection. Remember, you can only choose photos from within a single album for each slideshow. If you want to use all photos within the album, you can skip this step and proceed directly to starting the slideshow.
3. Start the Slideshow
After selecting your desired photos, locate the three-dot icon (More Options) in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on this icon and choose Slideshow from the dropdown menu.
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Accessing the slideshow option from the three-dot menu in Google Photos.
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Selecting the “Slideshow” option.
Understanding Google Photos Slideshow Limitations
Google Photos slideshows are designed for simplicity. While you can choose the photos and the starting image, customization options are limited. Currently, you cannot:
- Change the transition time: Photos fade into each other every 5 seconds, and this duration cannot be adjusted.
- Add music: There is no option to add a soundtrack to your slideshow.
- Reorder photos: Photos are displayed in chronological order based on when they were added to the album.
- Share directly: You can’t share a slideshow link; however, you can present it on a device with Google Photos or cast it to a Chromecast-enabled display.
Conclusion
Google Photos provides a basic yet efficient way to create slideshows directly from your albums. While lacking advanced customization features, it offers a quick and easy solution for showcasing your photos. If you require more control over transitions, music, and sharing options, consider exploring third-party slideshow creation tools available online or in app stores. For a straightforward, no-frills approach, Google Photos slideshows are a convenient choice.
