{"id":200042,"date":"2026-07-02T13:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T17:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/?p=200042"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T17:40:03","slug":"how-to-save-a-slideshow-as-a-video-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/how-to-save-a-slideshow-as-a-video-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to save a slideshow as a video on iPhone, iPad, and Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this step-by-step tutorial, we walk you through the quick steps to export a slideshow as a video file in the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate.<span id=\"more-1059541\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For context, the Apple Photos app lets you select a bunch of photos &amp; videos and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idownloadblog.com\/2022\/05\/13\/how-to-create-slideshow-iphone-mac\/\">play them as a slideshow<\/a> with music, so you can view them comfortably like a movie.<\/p>\n<p>The slideshow is customizable with music, transition effects, and a custom duration for each image. If the video looks nice, you may want to save it as a video file or share it in the family iMessage group.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to export a slideshow as a video movie on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.<\/p>\n<h2>iPhone or iPad<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1)<\/strong> Open the Photos app, tap the <strong>Select<\/strong> button at the top, and mark a few pictures and video clips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2)<\/strong> Tap the <strong>three-dot menu icon<\/strong> at the top and select <strong>Start Slideshow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059550\" src=\"https:\/\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Starting-slideshow-in-iPhone-Photos-app.jpg\" alt=\"Starting slideshow in iPhone Photos app\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1490\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>3)<\/strong> Tap the screen and then the <strong>Customize<\/strong> button to set the transition &amp; duration.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059547\" src=\"https:\/\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Customizing-slideshow-in-iPhone-Photos-app.jpg\" alt=\"Customizing slideshow in iPhone Photos app\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1490\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>4)<\/strong> The other important customization option is <strong>Music<\/strong>. But there are some things to consider.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can select an Apple Music song to view the slideshow, but since these songs are DRM-protected, you cannot keep them in the exported video.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, tap <strong>Music<\/strong> and instead of selecting an Apple Music song, select one under the <strong>Soundtracks<\/strong> heading, as these don&#8217;t have any use restrictions. Tap <strong>Categories<\/strong> to see them all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059548\" src=\"https:\/\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Selecting-Apple-soundtrack-for-slideshow-in-iOS-27-Photos-app.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting Apple soundtrack for slideshow in iOS 27 Photos app\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1490\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>5)<\/strong> Tap the <strong>three-dot icon<\/strong> at the top and pick <strong>Share<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059552\" src=\"https:\/\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tap-three-dots-menu-icon-and-select-Share-for-slideshow-on-iPhone.jpg\" alt=\"Tap three dots menu icon and select Share for slideshow on iPhone\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1490\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If your slideshow includes an Apple Music track, you&#8217;ll be prompted to pick an alternate track. Tap <em>Edit Music<\/em> to select a soundtrack. Or, tap <em>Continue<\/em> to export the slideshow without music.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059549\" src=\"https:\/\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Share-with-Alternate-Music-option-for-slideshow-on-iPhone.jpg\" alt=\"Share with Alternate Music option for slideshow on iPhone\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1490\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>6)<\/strong> Finally, tap <strong>Save Video<\/strong> on the iOS Share Sheet to prepare and export the slideshow as a movie file. You&#8217;ll find the video as the most recent media in your photo library.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059551\" src=\"https:\/\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tap-Save-Video-to-export-slideshow-as-movie-on-iPhone.jpg\" alt=\"Tap Save Video to export slideshow as movie on iPhone\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1490\" \/> <\/p>\n<h2>Mac<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1)<\/strong> Open the Photos app and go to the <strong>Library<\/strong> section or an album. Hold the <kbd>Command<\/kbd> key and select multiple images. Or, press <kbd>Command<\/kbd> + <kbd>A<\/kbd> to select them all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2)<\/strong> Click <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Play Slideshow<\/strong> from the top menu bar.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059545\" src=\"https:\/\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Play-Slideshow-in-Mac-Photos-app.jpg\" alt=\"Play Slideshow in Mac Photos app\" width=\"2204\" height=\"743\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>3)<\/strong> Click <strong>Customize<\/strong> to fine-tune the transition, duration, and music. Just like the iPhone, remember to select an audio under the Soundtracks heading.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4)<\/strong> Finally, click <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Export<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Export Slideshow Video<\/strong> from the top menu bar.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059544\" src=\"https:\/\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Export-slideshow-video-in-Mac-Photos-app.jpg\" alt=\"Export slideshow video in Mac Photos app\" width=\"2202\" height=\"853\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>5)<\/strong> Rename the video file, select a location, adjust the orientation and aspect ratio if needed, and click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059546\" src=\"https:\/\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Saving-slideshow-as-video-file-on-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"Saving slideshow as video file on Mac\" width=\"2205\" height=\"1434\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>The photo slideshow will be exported as an <em>MOV<\/em> file, which you can watch in the built-in Apple QuickTime app or a third-party app like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idownloadblog.com\/2022\/08\/11\/how-to-add-computer-files-to-vlc-on-iphone\/\">VLC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also, check out:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idownloadblog.com\/2026\/06\/25\/temporary-shared-icloud-album\/\">How to create temporary shared iCloud album in iOS 27<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idownloadblog.com\/2026\/06\/30\/shared-by-filter-icloud-album\/\">How to filter photos by members in shared iCloud album<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source link: https:\/\/www.idownloadblog.com\/2026\/07\/02\/save-slideshow-as-video-ios-mac\/<\/p>\n <!-- Easy AdSense Pro: WP is not in the loop.  -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this step-by-step tutorial, we walk you through the quick steps to export a slideshow as a video file in the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. 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