Have a group of pictures that would make a fantastic mini movie? Want to work on a presentation when you’re on the go? We’ll show you how to make a slideshow on your phone with options for both Android and iPhone.
Whether you want a photo slideshow with pictures of your pets or favorite people or a presentation for potential clients or newly hired employees, you can create a mobile slideshow in minutes!
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Make a slideshow on Android with Google Photos
If you want to make a picture slideshow on your Android phone, one of the simplest tools is Google Photos. With it, you can transform an album or view all of your pictures as a slideshow.
- Open the Google Photos app and do one of the following:some text
- For an album, go to Collections > Albums, choose the album, and pick the starting picture.
- For all pictures, go to Photos and pick the starting picture.
- Tap the three dots on the top right.
- Select Slideshow in the pop-up menu at the bottom.
You’ll then see each photo automatically advance to the next but can also manually swipe to move between the pictures. To exit the slideshow, tap the arrow on the top left.
Unfortunately, you cannot currently add music, make adjustments to the slideshow, or save it in Google Photos.
Make a slideshow on iPhone with iCloud Photos
Similar to using Google Photos on Android, you can use iCloud Photos on iPhone for your slideshow. The Apple Photos app offers a built-in slideshow creator but automatically saves your creation as a Memory for quick and easy access and editing.
Open the Photos app and follow one of the sets of steps below depending on which pictures you want to use.
Create a slideshow from selected photos
If you have random photos scattered throughout the Photos app, you can select them and then create the slideshow in just a few steps.
- Choose the photos by tapping Select at the top and then picking each picture.
- Tap the three dots on the bottom right and select Play as Slideshow.
- When the slideshow begins, you’ll see that music is automatically added which is a great feature. But you can change the song if you like by tapping the music button on the bottom left.
- You can make additional edits by tapping the three dots on the top right. You can then manage the photos, edit the title, and loop the slideshow.
- To save the slideshow to your Memories, use the three dots to choose Add to Favorites.
Create a slideshow from an existing album
Maybe you have the pictures you want to use collected into an album in the Photos app. This makes creating the slideshow a breeze.
- Choose the album and tap Movie at the bottom.
- When the move starts, music is automatically added just like the slideshow feature above. Tap the music button on the bottom left to change the song.
- You can make additional edits using the three dots on the top right. You can then edit the title and timeline along with loop the movie.
- To save the movie to your Memories, use the three dots to choose Add to Favorite Memories.
Make a slideshow with PowerPoint on mobile
Whether you want a photo slideshow or full presentation, you can use PowerPoint on both Android and iPhone. You can also add audio and videos, apply slide transitions and animations, and include other effects like in the desktop app.
- Open the PowerPoint app on your mobile device. Alternatively, open the Microsoft 365 app, tap Create, and pick PowerPoint.
- Tap Blank presentation to create a new slideshow or use the Writing the outline or Importing a photo options at the top.
- Use the toolbar at the bottom to add items to the slide like photos or other images. You can also tap the three dots to the right to change tabs.
- Continue building your slides by tapping the new slide button (plus sign) on the bottom right and adding the items you need.
Tip: You can also use PowerPoint to make a cool photo collage!
Make a slideshow with Google Slides on mobile
Like PowerPoint, the Google Slides mobile app lets you create photo slideshows or complete presentations on Android and iPhone. Although some features may be more limited than in the web app, it’s still a great option.
- Open the Google Slides app on your mobile device.
- Tap the plus sign on the bottom right and pick New presentation or Choose template.
- To insert items on a slide, tap the plus sign at the top and pick the image, object, or shape from the pop-up menu.
- Continue building your slides by tapping the new slide button on the bottom right and adding the items you need.
Tip: Learn how to group things on Google Slides to make them easier to manipulate.
Make a slideshow effortlessly with Plus AI
If you prefer to make a slideshow on your computer, you can use the Plus AI add-on with both Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. This handy tool helps you build presentations by composing content and adding images for you using attractive templates and effective slide layouts.
You can also edit existing presentations with Plus AI. Do things to enhance your slideshow like inserting a new slide, rewriting content, or remixing the slide layout.
Head to the Plus website for complete details on features, benefits, and to start your free trial!
Conclusion
Making a slideshow on your smartphone is easy to do with these tools. Whether you want a photo slideshow from pictures you’ve saved or a presentation with content and images, you have some terrific options on both Android and iPhone.
And, when you need to work on your desktop, be sure to take advantage of the Plus AI features for creating and editing engaging slideshows!
FAQs
Is there a free slideshow app?
If you don’t want to use the native apps on Android or iOS to make a slideshow, you can check out tools like PicPlayPost, MoShow, and Canva. They are all available for free with an-app purchases for additional features.
How to make a presentation on iPhone?
You can use Apple’s Keynote app to create a presentation on iPhone. Like PowerPoint and Google Slides, Keynote provides helpful tools for building engaging slideshows. Check out our comparison of Keynote vs. PowerPoint for details on features and differences.
How to create an album in Google Photos?
You can create a new album in Google Photos on the web by going to Albums and clicking Create album at the top. On mobile, tap the plus sign at the top and choose Album in the pop-up menu. Alternatively, you can select one or more photos in either application, use the picture’s menu to add to an album, and create a new album from there.
