DVD Photo Slideshow Maker

DVD Photo Slideshow Maker is an application with a pretty self-explanatory title - it allows you to easily create a DVD slideshow from images of multiple formats, including JPG and BMP.

The interface of the tool is simplistic and intuitive. Image files can be imported into the list by using the file browser only, since the "drag and drop" method is not supported.

You can preview thumbnails and select one of the transitions for each picture (e.g. bar in, blind, crisscross reveal, diagonal sweep), as well as set the transition duration.

You can add a soundtrack to the slideshow, remove an item from the list or clear the entire queue, as well as preview results and save your project in the DVD Photo Slideshow Maker format.

Last but not least, you can create a DVD by selecting the mode (NTSC or PAL) and by specifying the bit rate and aspect ratio. Plus, you can select a menu style by setting the layout, background, thumbnail border and arrow. Once you specify the output directory, you can initiate the building process.

The application takes up a low-to-moderate amount of system resources, includes a comprehensive help file with snapshots for all user levels, quickly finishes a task and manages to keep a good image and sound quality. On the other hand, the interface needs some major improvements, since it's outdated. Also, we had expected to find more features at out disposal. We recommend DVD Photo Slideshow Maker with reservations.