Three Easy Ways to Make a Slideshow With Music on iPhone

Nothing can pull at your heartstrings quite like a well-designed slideshow that's filled with your most cherished memories.

You might've had an adventurous summer and want to have something to remind you of it down the line. You might be looking for a budget-friendly gift for a loved one. You might be feeling nostalgic and want to go over your childhood memories. Whatever the case, a slideshow with some choice background music is the answer.

The best part is that you can make a slideshow on your iPhone in just a few steps. Have a look below at some of the best methods to do just that.

The Top 3 Methods to Make a Slideshow on iPhone

To make a video with pictures on an iPhone, all you need is the right app. The iPhone has a few built-in solutions you could try, but there's a far more powerful third-party app that can truly let your creative juices flow.

How To Make a Slideshow on iPhone Using Filmora (Recommended & Easy)

Wondershare Filmora is a professional video editing app that you can use to create stunning content with absolute ease. While its desktop version is a more robust solution, its iPhone app is still powerful, feature-rich, and reliable, making it ideal for creating anything from slideshows to polished videos ready for publishing.

Powered by AI, it gives you access to sophisticated tools, including cinematic editing, auto-captions, music generation, text-to-speech conversion, and voice-changing effects, among others.

It has no limits on how long your slideshows can be and no limits on the number of pictures and videos you can include in them. It boasts convenient slideshow templates and thousands of creative effects that let you seamlessly add unique transitions, stickers, animations, royalty-free music, and anything else you'd like.

Based on your needs and preferences, you can make a slideshow with music on your iPhone in one of two ways - using slideshow templates or creating from scratch.

Here's how to make a slideshow on iPhone using Filmora's templates:

1. Download the Filmora app from the Apple App Store and register your account;
2. Launch the app and tap New Project on the homepage, and in the new popup, select Template;

   

3. Scroll through the templates and choose the one you like;
4. Tap Select, then follow the on-screen prompts to replace the default footage with your own photos and videos;

   

5. Tap Go to continue editing your slideshow.

You'll have a convenient toolbar at the bottom of your screen to add text, effects, music, and filters to your slideshow and trim it or edit it as you see fit. It shouldn't take you more than a few minutes to prepare your slideshow.

You can start from scratch if none of the templates are precisely what you're looking for.

Here's how to create a slideshow on iPhone from scratch using Filmora:

1. Launch the app and tap New Project on the homepage, and in the new popup, select New;
2. Select all the photos and videos you want to use in the slideshow and tap the Import button;

   

3. If needed, tap and hold specific photos or clips in the timeline, then drag them to change their position;
4. To add music, tap the Music icon, find the song you like, download it, then click the + icon to add it;

   

5. Alternatively, tap the Music icon, select iTunes, and add a song you have in your iTunes library.

If you want, you can use the toolbar at the bottom of your screen to add sound effects and creative assets or even record a voiceover to include in your slideshow.

How To Make a Slideshow on iPhone Using Photos (Built-in App)

If you need to make a basic slideshow on an iPhone without many bells and whistles, the Photos app could serve you just fine. While it can be somewhat limiting due to its lack of customization options, it's an excellent solution for quickly creating a nice-looking slideshow.

What's more, the Photos app often creates slideshows for you. If you have enough photos in a given category (for a specific day, month, people & places, and more), you'll be able to see the pre-built slideshow by tapping the For You icon at the bottom of the screen. These slideshows are editable, so you can easily personalize them.

If you prefer, you can create things from scratch.

Here's how to make a slideshow with music on your iPhone using the Photos app:

1. Open the Photos app, tap Select, and choose the pictures you want to use;
2. Tap the More icon and select Slideshow;

   

3. Tap your screen and select Options;
4. Adjust video speed, music, and slideshow theme, then tap Done.

   

How To Make a Slideshow on iPhone Using iMovie (Built-in App)

Finally, if you'd prefer to use a built-in app but want more customization options than the Photos app can provide, you might like using iMovie. It has convenient templates and many effects, themes, and filters you can use to customize your slideshows.

Its main downfall, however, is that it can be a bit complicated to use. Simple things such as cutting or trimming your photos are better done outside the app as it's easy to make a mistake in-app that affects the entire slideshow.

So, it's best to prepare all the photos you want to use in your preferred app and then start creating the slideshow in iMovie.

That said, here's how you can create a slideshow with music on your iPhone using the iMovie app:

1. Launch the app and tap the + icon to create a new project;
2. Select Movie;

   

3. Tap all the photos you'd like to add to your slideshow in the order in which you'd like them to appear and select Create Movie;
4. Tap the icon between the photos in the timeline and select your preferred transition for each photo;

   

5. Tap the photo where you'd like to add text, click the Text icon and fill in the text box;
6. Click the + icon, go to Audio > Soundtracks, and select the soundtrack you want to use.

You can also add effects like opening/closing fade-in or fade-out, adjust the position of each photo in the slideshow, customize each transition, and more.

Tips for Creating Slideshows With Music on Your iPhone

Whether you're creating a slideshow using advanced solutions like Filmora or built-in apps, there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind to ensure everything looks good. Here are some of the top tips that will make your slideshows more memorable:

• Mute your audio - if you're adding background music, you'll want to mute the audio on any videos you might include in your slideshow. Otherwise, it can be overwhelming;
• Don't linger too long on individual photos - just a few seconds per photo is enough. If you leave a single photo for too long, your viewers might think your slideshow froze;
• Don't rush through the photos - while you don't want your photos to stay for too long, you also don't want to rush through them, especially if they contain text. Make sure they're on long enough to be enjoyed but short enough not to bore your audience;
• Use effects and transitions sparingly - too many effects and complex transitions can be distracting. Add a nice transition here and there and just a couple of effects to retain the audience's attention;
• Keep the aesthetics consistent - you can use filters to keep the appearance of your photos and videos consistent.

With these tips in mind, the key to making an exceptional slideshow is simply letting your creativity flow. Play around with different slideshow styles. Explore the effects and see which ones match the overall impression you're trying to make. Create a few different slideshow versions to test things out.

Conclusion

Creating a video from photos on an iPhone is an easy enough process. You can use built-in apps like the Photos app or iMovie to keep things as simple as possible. However, if you want to get more from your slideshows and leave a lasting impression on your audience, you'll want an advanced solution like Wondershare Filmora.