IceCream Apps, a developer known to provide various desktop utility tools, created Icecream Slideshow Maker, a platform wherein you can produce professional-looking video slideshows. Tech-savvy or not,  you will be able to make a slideshow project out of your photos within a few clicks. Add fancy transition effects, background music, or text to make your presentation look even better. After creation, you can opt to burn it to DVD/CD or upload it to YouTube, Dropbox, Google Drive to share.

How do you use an Icecream Slideshow Maker?

Once you've installed the file, you must launch it to start creating from scratch. Your photos or folders can be imported into the media library. To do it, simply click on the ‘Add photo’ or ‘Add files to start your photostory’ buttons. You can pick a single file or press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple items. Alternatively, to upload a folder with images, you should click on the ‘Add folder’ button. 

The main window of the program is split into two sections—Queue on the left side while the Preview window and Settings on the right side—once your files are added. This window allows you to customize slideshow settings. In the queue, you can configure time and transition characteristics for each file. There will be some additional settings available under the preview window as well. For instance, you can choose your desired resolution for your project.

To put audio in your project, just hit the ‘Add audio’ button, select an audio file, and use it as a background sound for your slideshow. You can tweak ‘Offset’ and ‘Fade’ settings if you want to configure the track according to your preferences. In the Preview section, you can make sure that everything looks in place. If it came out exactly as you want, press the ‘Create’ button to start the production process.

Up to snuff

For a free-of-charge slideshow maker program, Icecream Slideshow Maker is exceptionally proficient, exceeding everyone's expectations. This lightweight program can produce highly professional slideshow videos that are satisfying to present in front of other people. Its user-friendly interface saves you from using slideshow maker programs that are complex to use. Here, everything is simplified.