Best Photo Size for a Slideshow
For the best quality images, an image that is 1920 pixels wide will match the size of the full-size image displayed in full screen. The key factor is the image pixel dimension and ratio. iDVD uses photos at 720 x 540 pixels.
- Minimum width of your image should be the width of the slideshow “container” on your site. For full width slideshows, 1920px wide images are recommended. 1500 x 600px slides are recommended for Shopify.
Ideal Image Size for Slideshows
Adjust the size of your photos so they look great in a slideshow. A good size for an image is 900 pixels tall and 1350 wide, with an aspect ratio of 1.5.
Slide Length and Photo Count
- A good slideshow length is 2-3 minutes, with 10-15 images per minute. So for a 3 minute slideshow, aim for 24-27 photos.
Tips for a Compelling Slideshow
- The priority is to create an engaging, high-quality slideshow by selecting only the best images to showcase the story and hold viewer interest from start to finish.
- Edit out poor quality or irrelevant images to shorten length and focus on key moments.
- Transition to new subjects every 6-12 seconds and keep opening and closing sequences short.
- Sync transitions to music beats or lyrics for a natural flow.
- For longer slideshows, aim for 10-15 minutes with 10-12 photos per minute. Trim music tracks to match photos.