Quick Guide: How to Play a Video and Photo Slideshow in PowerDVD
Open your folder of photos and videos, double-click a photo, then set the timing and play.
Updated Nov. 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Set the duration
Open a folder under My Computer (to include videos) and double-click a photo. Click More (•••) > Configure slideshow preferences and pick a Duration from 3 to 6 seconds.
2Pick an effect
Choose Motion, Fade, or None under Effect, then click OK.
3Play it
Click Play/Pause or press Space. Click Full screen at the bottom right to fill the screen.
4Stop it
Click Stop or press S to go back to the folder.
We tested these steps in PowerDVD 365 version 24.0.1923 on Windows.
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