How do I insert a photo slideshow in PowerPoint?

You can quickly create a photo slideshow in PowerPoint by using the built-in Photo Album feature, which automatically places your selected images into a new presentation or adds them to an existing one.

Creating a dedicated photo album is the most efficient way to build a slideshow quickly in PowerPoint. This feature is designed specifically for compiling multiple images into a presentation format.

Steps to Create a Photo Slideshow (Photo Album)

Here's how to insert a photo slideshow using the Photo Album feature:

1. Open PowerPoint and start a new blank presentation, or open an existing one where you want to add the photos.
2. Navigate to the Insert tab on the ribbon.
3. In the Images group, click on the Photo Album button.
4. Select New Photo Album from the dropdown menu. A "Photo Album" dialog box will open.
5. In the dialog box, click the File/Disk... button under "Insert pictures from:".
6. Browse to the folder containing your photos.
7. Select the photos you want to include in your slideshow. You can select individual photos or select multiple photos at once.
   • Based on the reference: You can be selective about which photos you want to bring. In then I'm going to click insert all right now here we can see we have all four photos which will be placed. In the PowerPoint. This highlights the step of choosing your pictures and confirms they will be placed in the presentation.
8. Click Insert. The selected picture file names will appear in the "Pictures in album:" list in the Photo Album dialog box.
9. (Optional) Rearrange Photos: In the "Pictures in album:" list, select a photo and use the Up and Down arrow buttons to change its order in the slideshow. You can also rotate or adjust brightness/contrast using the buttons below the preview pane.
10. (Optional) Layout and Options:
    • Under "Album Layout", choose the Picture layout (e.g., Fit to slide, 1 picture, 2 pictures, etc.).
    • Select a Frame shape for the pictures if desired.
    • Choose a Theme (you can browse for a design template).
    • Check the box for Captions below ALL pictures if you want to add text fields for each photo.
11. Click Create.

PowerPoint will automatically generate a new presentation (or insert the slides into your current one if you chose to add to an existing album) with each selected photo placed on a separate slide (or multiple per slide, depending on your layout choice). The first slide is typically a title slide for the photo album.

Customizing Your Photo Slideshow

Once the photo album is created, you can further customize it:

• Add Transitions: Go to the Transitions tab and apply effects between slides.
• Add Animations: Use the Animations tab to animate individual pictures or captions.
• Add Music: Go to the Insert tab, click Audio, and select audio from your PC or record sound.
• Edit Slides: Add text boxes, shapes, or other elements to individual slides.
• Change Design: Use the Design tab to apply a different theme or format the background.

By following these steps, you can effectively create a dynamic photo slideshow tailored to your needs directly within PowerPoint.