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MAGIX Photostory deluxe vs PhotoFilmStrip
Both stand on photo slideshow makers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Windows
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.
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PhotoFilmStrip provides slideshow motion controls, audio and caption options, and several video formats up to Full HD. Linux users should review the listed dependencies before installing.
Visit PhotoFilmStripThe facts
| MAGIX Photostory deluxe | PhotoFilmStrip | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Deluxe: $39.99, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | magix.com | photofilmstrip.org |
| On photo slideshow makers | #25 of 26 | #13 of 26 |
MAGIX Photostory deluxe: what it does well
- 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
PhotoFilmStrip: what it does well
- Free desktop software under GPL-2.0.
- Motion paths have editable start and end points.
- Supports subtitles and background audio.
- Offers AVI, FLV, MPEG4, MKV and MP4 output.
- Command-line interface supports batch processing.
What to know first
- Listed desktop platforms are Windows 10 and Debian-based Linux.
- Linux source use requires Python 3.11, wxPython and Pillow.
- Rendering requires GStreamer above 1.22 with plugins.
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