MAGIX Photostory deluxe is Windows software for creating photo and video slideshows. The Deluxe plan provides image editing, titles and captions, creative effects and transitions, MAGIX Travel Maps, and object tracking. Plus adds smart library organization, automatic photo selection, panorama creation, file protection and recovery, and extended format support. Caption tools and audio upload are listed. Projects can be exported as AV1, AVI, M2TS, MJPEG, MKV, MOV, MXV, VOB, WMV(HD), HEVC/H.265, BMP, JPEG, AVCHD disc, Blu-ray Disc, or DVD. Playback options include television, PC, tablet, USB flash drive, SD card, internet, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc. The software supports Windows 10/11 on 64-bit systems. Deluxe costs $39.99 per once as a perpetual license, while Plus costs $79.99 per once. A 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. MAGIX was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Who it is for
It suits Windows users making slideshows from photos and video who want captions, audio, editing, effects, and varied export or playback options. Plus is aimed at users needing organization, automatic selection, panoramas, recovery, and broader format support.
What is good
- Includes captions, effects, and image editing
- Supports audio upload
- Exports video, image, and disc formats
- Offers TV, PC, tablet, and internet playback
- 30-day trial available
What to know first
- Windows 10/11 64-bit only
- No free plan
- Plus costs $79.99 per once
Verdict
Photostory deluxe covers slideshow creation, editing, presentation, and export on Windows. Choose between the perpetual Deluxe and Plus licenses based on the additional organization, panorama, recovery, and format features.
MAGIX Photostory deluxe plans and pricing
All plansCompared on photo slideshow makers
- Free plan
- No
- Caption tools
- Yes
- Audio upload
- Yes
- Export formats
- AV1, AVI, M2TS, MJPEG, MKV, MOV, MXV, VOB, WMV(HD), HEVC/H.265, BMP, JPEG, AVCHD disc, Blu-ray Disc, DVD
- Playback options
- TV, PC, tablet, USB flash drive, SD card, internet, DVD, Blu-ray Disc
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10/11, 64-bit
