MAGIX Photostory deluxe

What MAGIX Photostory deluxe is

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 suits

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.

Limits

The Deluxe edition costs $39.99 per once and does not include Plus additions such as smart library organization, automatic photo selection, panorama creation, file protection and recovery, or extended format support. There is no free plan; the trial lasts 30 days.

Getting started

1. Visit the MAGIX Photostory website
2. Select Deluxe or Plus perpetual license
3. Use the 30-day trial or purchase the chosen plan
4. Install on a 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer
5. Import photos, video, and audio, then create and export the slideshow

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.