How do I make a slideshow of pictures on my Mac folder?

Answered by James Kissner

To make a slideshow of pictures on your Mac folder, you can use the built-in Photos app. Here are the steps to create a slideshow:

1. Open the Photos app on your Mac.
2. Select the photos you want to include in your slideshow. You can do this by holding down the Command key and clicking on the desired photos. Alternatively, you can select a range of photos by clicking on the first photo, holding down the Shift key, and clicking on the last photo in the range.
3. Once you have selected the photos, go to the “File” menu and choose “Create” > “Slide show” > “Photos”.
4. A dialog box will appear with options for creating the slideshow. Click on the “Slideshow” pop-up menu and choose “New Slide Show”.
5. In the “Slide show Name” field, type a name for your slideshow. This name will help you identify the slideshow later.
6. Click the “OK” button to create the slideshow.
7. The Photos app will now open the slideshow editor. Here, you can customize the slideshow by adding or removing photos, rearranging their order, and applying various settings.
8. To add more photos to the slideshow, simply drag and drop them from your Mac’s Finder or another album in the Photos app into the slideshow editor.
9. You can also adjust the duration of each slide, choose a theme for the slideshow, and add music or sound effects by clicking on the respective tabs in the toolbar.
10. Once you are satisfied with the slideshow, click the “Play” button in the toolbar to preview it. You can use the forward and backward buttons to navigate through the slides.
11. If everything looks good, you can save the slideshow by clicking on the “Done” button in the toolbar.
12. The saved slideshow will appear in the “Projects” section of the Photos app, where you can access it anytime and play it whenever you want.

Creating a slideshow of pictures on your Mac folder is a great way to showcase your photos and memories. The Photos app provides a simple and intuitive interface to create and customize your slideshow. So go ahead and give it a try!