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Photopia

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Spec score 7.6 #13 of 23 in Photo Slideshow Makers

What it is

Photopia makes video slideshows from photos, videos, and music on Windows and macOS. Its Creator edition offers an automatic wizard or lets users assemble a slideshow from scratch. Creator can import media from a computer, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox, and provides controls for cropping songs, crossfading tracks, setting fades, and recording voiceovers. Director adds keyframing, masking, adjustment layers, and custom effects. Photopia supports more than 50 publishing formats, including HD, 4K, DVD, Blu-ray, YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo. Creator costs $9.95 a month or $99.95 a year; Director costs $24.95 a month or $249.95 a year. The Free plan is unavailable, and a 21-day trial is offered. Separate monthly or yearly music subscriptions require Creator or Director. Trial mode requires an internet connection; registered software must connect once a month to validate its license. One subscription can be used on up to two Windows computers at the same time. Support is available by email, Help Center, and forum.

Spec sheet

What it does
Photopia makes video slideshows from photos, videos, and music.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Support
Photopia offers customer service and technical support by email, with additional help through its Help Center and forum.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Audio
Creator includes controls to crop songs, crossfade tracks, set fades, and record voiceovers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Creator workflow
Creator can make a slideshow with an automatic wizard or let users build one from scratch.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Desktop platforms
Creator and Director are available for Windows and Mac desktop computers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Device limit
The Help Center says one Creator or Director subscription can be used on up to two Windows computers at the same time.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Director tools
Director offers keyframing, masking, adjustment layers, and custom effects.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Exports
Photopia supports more than 50 publishing formats, including HD, 4K, DVD, Blu-ray, YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Internet requirement
An internet connection is required in trial mode; registered software needs to connect once a month to validate its license.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Media imports
Creator can import media from a computer, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Subscription updates
Photopia says subscriptions include the latest product updates, which are generally handled automatically by the software.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Who it is for
Photopia describes Creator as an easy slideshow tool for everyone and Director as a professional slideshow product with creative controls.Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl

Plans and prices

Silver Music Subscription Monthly $8 a month Monthly Access to over 10,000 premium songs · requires Creator or Director subscription Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Photopia Creator Monthly $9.95 a month Monthly Windows and Mac · slideshow creation · 700+ built-in effects and filters · 50+ publishing formats Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Platinum Music Subscription Monthly $15 a month Monthly Access to over 25,000 premium songs · requires Creator or Director subscription Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Photopia Director Monthly $24.95 a month Monthly Windows and Mac · unlimited photos, videos, and effects · keyframing, masking, and adjustment layers Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Silver Music Subscription Yearly $80 a year Yearly Access to over 10,000 premium songs · requires Creator or Director subscription Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Photopia Creator Yearly $99.95 a year Yearly Windows and Mac · slideshow creation · 700+ built-in effects and filters · 50+ publishing formats Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Platinum Music Subscription Yearly $150 a year Yearly Access to over 25,000 premium songs · requires Creator or Director subscription Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl
Photopia Director Yearly $249.95 a year Yearly Windows and Mac · unlimited photos, videos, and effects · keyframing, masking, and adjustment layers Read 2 Oct 2026 · photopia.nl

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Imports from Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
  • More than 50 publishing formats.
  • Creator includes voiceover recording controls.
  • Director offers keyframing and masking.

Limits

  • No free plan; trial lasts 21 days.
  • Trial mode requires an internet connection.
  • Registered software validates its license monthly.
  • One subscription covers up to two Windows computers.

Who it suits

Creator suits people who want a guided or from-scratch slideshow workflow. Director is for users who need keyframing, masking, adjustment layers, and custom effects.

Verdict

Photopia offers a guided Creator edition and a more configurable Director edition for building photo, video, and music slideshows. Consider the monthly validation requirement and the separate subscription needed for its music catalogs.

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