PhotoFilmStrip

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PhotoFilmStrip is ranked #16 of 25 in photo slideshow makers on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, Windows.

Compared on photo slideshow makers

Free plan: Yes
Caption tools: Yes
Audio upload: Yes
Export formats: AVI (XVid, MJPEG), FLV, MPEG4, MKV, MP4
Supported platforms: Windows 10, Debian-based Linux/Ubuntu

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The record

Purpose: PhotoFilmStrip creates movies from pictures by letting users select photos, customize a motion path, and render a video.
Ken Burns effect: The slideshow effect is described as the Ken Burns effect.
Resolution and formats: The site lists output possibilities from VCD, SVCD, and DVD up to Full HD (1920×1080).
Photo motion editing: Users can set motion start and end points and customize the motion path.
Slideshow settings: Users can set the aspect ratio, background audio, and total slideshow duration, including matching the duration to the audio file.
Captions and audio: Picture comments can be generated as subtitles, and an audio file can be used as background music.
Image features: The software can detect image rotation from EXIF data and apply black-and-white or sepia effects.
Batch processing: PhotoFilmStrip includes a command-line interface for batch processing.
Recent release: The site says version 4.1.0 became available on 2025-02-02, with improved high-DPI support, improved dark-mode appearance for the GTK-based Linux port, and memory-leak fixes.
Linux requirements: The download page gives Debian and Ubuntu installation instructions and lists Python 3.11, wxPython 4.2.1 or later, Pillow, and GStreamer above 1.22 with plugins as requirements.
Support: The site invites users to make a donation to support development.
Maker location: The imprint lists Jens Göpfert at an address in Dresden, Germany.
Resolution: The site says slideshows can be rendered at Full HD resolution (1920×1080).
Motion editing: Users can set motion start and end points and insert, remove or move pictures in a filmstrip list.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Photo Slideshow Makers in 2026#16 of 25

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Sources

photofilmstrip.org/en/· checked 4 Oct 2026
photofilmstrip.org/en/features/· checked 4 Oct 2026
photofilmstrip.org/en/blog/20250202/· checked 4 Oct 2026
photofilmstrip.org/en/download/· checked 4 Oct 2026
photofilmstrip.org/en/imprint/· checked 4 Oct 2026
photofilmstrip.org/en/blog/20220615/· checked 5 Oct 2026
github.com/PhotoFilmStrip/PFS· checked 5 Oct 2026
photofilmstrip.org· checked 28 Sept 2026