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ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker
What ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker is
ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker is a Windows program for making slideshows from pictures and video clips. It offers more than 70 animated templates and more than 70 transition effects, with options for captions, clip art, and background music. Supported music formats are WAV, MP3, and WMA. Albums can contain up to 500 images, and the software can create a thumbnail index page. Projects can be published as Flash or HTML, EXE, screensaver, or video files, as well as HTML5 video. The maker says HTML5 video is intended for major browsers and viewing on iPad and iPhone; listed playback options also include browsers, iPad, iPhone, and YouTube upload. Listed video formats include FLV, MP4, MPG, AVI, WMV, MKV, and MOV, and the maker says HD video is supported. Other listed uses include website slideshows, photo screensavers, thumbnail galleries, and Flash banners. The free plan costs nothing. The product page lists version 6.7.0 at 31.4 MB and support for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users making photo or video slideshows for browsers, devices, YouTube, or screensavers. The listed photo limit is 500 images per album.
What it does well
- More than 70 animated templates and 70 transitions.
- Caption and clip-art options are included.
- Supports WAV, MP3, and WMA background music.
- Can publish HTML5 video and several other formats.
- Supports Windows 11 through XP.
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Albums are limited to 500 images.
- The listed product version is 6.7.0.
Limits
The product page says albums can contain over 500 images. The listed supported Windows versions are Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free Slideshow Maker | 70+ animated templates · albums with 500+ images · Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP | Free |
As thundershare.net lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker website.
- Download the Windows program listed as version 6.7.0.
- Install it on a supported Windows system.
- Add pictures or video clips, then choose a template and transitions.
- Add captions, clip art or supported background music, then publish in a listed format.
Verdict
ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker offers varied templates, transitions, and publishing formats for Windows slideshow projects. Check the 500-image album limit and supported operating systems against your needs.
Questions
Is ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker free?
Yes. The listed Free Slideshow Maker plan costs nothing.
Which operating systems does it support?
The listed systems are Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP.
What can I publish?
Publishing formats include SWF, HTML, EXE, screensaver, video and HTML5 video. Playback options include browsers, iPad, iPhone and YouTube upload.
Can I add captions and music?
Yes. It supports captions and background music in WAV, MP3 and WMA formats.
How many photos can an album contain?
The product page says albums can contain over 500 images. The program can also create a thumbnail index page.
Who makes the software?
ThunderSoft describes itself as a software developer focused on digital media products, including photo slideshow software and other media tools.
Facts from ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker's own pages
- Audio
- It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA audio as background music. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Company
- ThunderSoft describes itself as a software developer focused on digital media products and says its website provides photo slideshow software and other media tools. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2009 · thundershare.net, 28 Sept 2026
- HTML5 output
- It can publish HTML5 video for major browsers and viewing on iPad and iPhone. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Image capacity
- It can construct albums with over 500 images and a thumbnail index page. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Other uses
- Listed uses include YouTube slideshows, website slideshows, photo screensavers, thumbnail photo galleries, and Flash banners. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Platform
- The listed operating systems are Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- Slideshows can be published as Flash or HTML, EXE, screensaver, or video files. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Free Slideshow Maker creates slideshows from pictures and videos with transitions, captions, music, and clip art. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- ThunderSoft says it does not sell personal information and says order information is encrypted by its payment processors before transmission. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- ThunderSoft lists support email addresses for technical problems and says it generally replies within 24 hours except weekends or holidays. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Templates
- The software includes over 70 animated templates, including two template packs. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Transitions
- It offers over 70 transition effects. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Version and size
- The product page lists version 6.7.0 with a full size of 31.4 MB. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
- Video formats
- The maker lists FLV, MP4, MPG, AVI, WMV, MKV, and MOV among supported video formats and says it supports HD video. · thundershare.net, 5 Oct 2026
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