How to Make a Slideshow for Facebook in 2023

Attracting the attention of your Facebook subscribers can be a tricky task: plain photos aren't really engaging, while the creation of video content requires special skills and software. That's why more and more users choose to post slideshows on Facebook - they are quite eye-catching and do not require any previous experience. The whole process of making a photo slideshow for Facebook is absolutely intuitive and takes just a few minutes. If you're a newbie to this social network and need some helpful advice on the way, here's a detailed guide on how to create a slideshow for Facebook.

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How to Make a Photo Slideshow on Facebook

Here is our helpful guide on creating simple photo slideshows in just 5 minutes. Read on and learn how to make a slideshow for Facebook with its built-in tools and impress your subscribers or prospective customers.

• Step 1. Go to the top of your Facebook Page and find the Publishing Tools section. It is available only for Pages (public accounts).
• Step 2. Hit the Create Post button — it's right on top of your previously published posts.
• Step 3. Click Create a Slideshow and open a pop-up window with settings and picture slots.
• Step 4. Pick 3-10 HQ photos. Make sure that all of them are landscape, vertical, or square.
• Step 5. Adjust the settings: aspect ratio, image duration, and transitions (Fade or None).
• Step 6. Select Edit Photo, if you want to crop images or add captions.
• Step 7. Click Save and after that select Create Slideshow. In about 1-2 minutes Facebook will finish processing and inform you about it.
• Step 8. Type in some introductory text for your slideshow post.
• Step 9. Push the Publish button to share the slideshow with your audience.

Add from 3 to 10 pictures to create a Facebook picture slideshow

Pros and Cons of the Built-In Slideshow Maker

As of May 2020, only business accounts can create and post slideshows on Facebook. Unfortunately, regular Facebook users won't get access to the built-in slideshow maker, but there is an excellent alternative - a powerful slideshow creator for PC with music and fancy effects!

Alternative Way to Create a Slideshow for Facebook

As you can see, it's extremely easy to create short picture slideshows for Facebook right in the app or your browser (if you own a business account, though). Crave more and want to make a truly compelling slideshow? Then you'd better use a powerful slideshow making program, such as SmartSHOW 3D! With its help, you can create an enthralling photo movie with an unlimited number of pictures, video clips, and music from the built-in library or your own audio collection. What's more, hundreds of stunning transitions and effects that this slideshow maker for PC offers will make your slideshow a true eye-catcher.

What else can you do with SmartSHOW 3D? Watch this video and check its vast creative opportunities for making Facebook video slideshows!

SmartSHOW 3D offers a wide variety of editing options, but you will easily figure them out thanks to the intuitive interface. If you still have some doubts, read our step-by-step guide and learn how to create slideshows for Facebook in SmartSHOW 3D. You will see for yourself that the whole process is straightforward and uncomplicated.

Step 1. Download and Install SmartSHOW 3D

Hit the button below and download the free trial of SmartSHOW 3D. Launch the installer on your computer and follow the instructions of the setup wizard. You'll be able to start working with the program in less than 5 minutes.

Step 2. Add Your Photos & Video Clips to the Timeline

Click Create New Project and pick the best images and video clips for your slideshow. SmartSHOW 3D doesn't limit the number of pictures you can add, while the built-in Facebook slideshow creator allows only 3 to 10 photos - and no videos at all. SmartSHOW 3D also supports convenient video editing: you can crop or mute video clips without any other programs needed.

Choose a project format and add your pictures and videos

Step 3. Select Eye-Catching Effects and Transitions

Choose from the program's rich collection of 400+ slide effects and fancy transitions. There are simple and elegant effects (pan & zoom, page flip, old film, etc.), dynamic 3D motion (3D tilt & zoom, 3D-flight, 3D-flip, etc.), delicate color presets (hue changing, color play, fade in color) and nature effects (snowflakes, autumn leaves, sparkles, etc.).

Spice up your slideshow with slide effects and transitions

Step 4. Select a Soundtrack to Create the Right Mood

A slideshow without music is somewhat crippled, isn't it? SmartSHOW 3D lets you add and finetune as many music tracks as you want, and record voice comments as well. The program includes a library of 200+ royalty-free tracks, while Facebook has disabled all music in its slideshow maker.

Set the mood of your video with music

Step 5. Save Your Slideshow for Sharing on Facebook

SmartSHOW 3D optimizes your final slideshow for Facebook and other social platforms. Set the desired quality and choose the recommended resolution (HD 720p or 480p), so that your slideshow movie won't suffer from automatic video resizing and quality loss. SmartSHOW 3D also lets you adjust advanced settings if necessary, but the default ones work fine for Facebook videos. You can save your slideshow in a variety of other formats - for TVs, smartphones, PCs, etc.

Save your slideshow as a video for Facebook

Loads of Pre-Designed Templates for a Quick Start

If you are pressed for time, you will surely appreciate the Slideshow in 5 Minutes option. With SmartSHOW 3D, you can pick any of 200+ ready-to-use templates for different occasions: travelling, celebrations, weddings, family & kids - and all-purpose themes that can be used for business presentations. Want to make neat, professional-looking slideshows for Facebook in no time? Have a look at these templates that come with SmartSHOW 3D:

No doubt, Facebook picture slideshows are a promising format that helps you attract and hold your audience's attention. However, the built-in Facebook photo slideshow maker is available to business accounts only, and its features are so limited that the final result looks rather bland. If you need a more powerful alternative for creating impressive slideshows with music and effects, then SmartSHOW 3D is your best option. Download its free trial and start making the most captivating slideshows for your Facebook Page right away!