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title: "How make a slideshow on your phone"
description: "Here are a few ways to make photo slideshows and presentations on iOS and Android."
canonical: "https://plusai.com/blog/how-make-a-slideshow-on-your-phone/"
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# How make a slideshow on your phone

Here are a few ways to make photo slideshows and presentations on iOS and Android.

Sandy November 22, 2024

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!

Contents

1.  [Make a slideshow on Android with Google Photos](#make-a-slideshow-on-android-with-google-photos)
2.  [Make a slideshow on iPhone with iCloud Photos](#make-a-slideshow-on-iphone-with-icloud-photos)
    1.  [Create a slideshow from selected photos](#create-a-slideshow-from-selected-photos)
    2.  [Create a slideshow from an existing album](#create-a-slideshow-from-an-existing-album)
3.  [Make a slideshow with PowerPoint on mobile](#make-a-slideshow-with-powerpoint-on-mobile)
4.  [Make a slideshow with Google Slides on mobile](#make-a-slideshow-with-google-slides-on-mobile)
5.  [Make a slideshow effortlessly with Plus AI](#make-a-slideshow-effortlessly-with-plus-ai)
6.  [Conclusion](#conclusion)
7.  [FAQs](#faqs)

## 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](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos&hl=en_US). With it, you can transform an album or view all of your pictures as a slideshow.

1.  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.
2.  Tap the **three dots** on the top right.
3.  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](https://www.icloud.com/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.

1.  Choose the photos by tapping **Select** at the top and then picking each picture.
2.  Tap the **three dots** on the bottom right and select **Play as Slideshow**.
3.  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.
4.  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.
5.  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.

1.  Choose the album and tap **Movie** at the bottom.
2.  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.
3.  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.
4.  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](https://plusai.com/blog/how-to-add-audio-in-powerpoint) and [videos](https://plusai.com/blog/how-to-add-a-video-to-powerpoint), apply slide transitions and animations, and include other effects like in the desktop app.

1.  Open the **PowerPoint** app on your mobile device. Alternatively, open the **Microsoft 365** app, tap **Create**, and pick **PowerPoint**.
2.  Tap **Blank presentation** to create a new slideshow or use the **Writing the outline** or **Importing a photo** options at the top.
3.  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.
4.  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](https://plusai.com/blog/how-to-make-a-photo-collage-in-powerpoint)!

## 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.

1.  Open the **Google Slides** app on your mobile device.
2.  Tap the **plus sign** on the bottom right and pick **New presentation** or **Choose template**.
3.  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.
4.  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](https://plusai.com/blog/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](https://plusai.com/ai-powerpoint-maker) and [Google Slides](https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/plus_ai_for_google_slides_and_docs/214277172452). 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](https://plusai.com/features/edit-with-ai). Do things to enhance your slideshow like inserting a new slide, rewriting content, or remixing the slide layout.

Head to the [Plus website](https://plusai.com/) 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](https://www.mixcord.co/pages/video-editor-app), [MoShow](https://moshowapp.com/#home), and [Canva](https://www.canva.com/). 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](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keynote/id361285480) 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](https://plusai.com/blog/powerpoint-vs-keynote) 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.

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