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How to Create a PowerPoint Slideshow from Pictures on Mac
Question details
The user wants to automatically insert multiple pictures into a presentation, placing one picture on each slide to create a slideshow.
- Product
- PowerPoint
- Device & OS
- Mac
- Scenario
- Creating a photo album or picture slideshow presentation on macOS.
- Observed behavior
- PowerPoint for Mac does not natively include the 'Photo Album' feature found in the Windows version, requiring a workaround to insert multiple pictures onto separate slides.
Gather all the pictures you want to include in your slideshow and place them into a single, easily accessible folder on your Mac.
Use a Third-Party Add-in to Insert Pictures
Since PowerPoint for Mac lacks the native Photo Album feature, using a specialized add-in is the most efficient way to automatically place multiple pictures on separate slides.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac does not natively support the Photo Album feature available on Windows. To bypass this limitation, you can use the 'Insert Pictures' PowerPoint add-in created by Jim Gordon, which automates the process of importing images to individual slides.
Search online for the 'Insert Pictures' PowerPoint add-in for Mac developed by Jim Gordon and download the file to your computer.
Open PowerPoint, navigate to the 'Tools' menu at the top, select 'PowerPoint Add-ins', and click the '+' or 'Add' button to load the downloaded add-in file.
Follow the specific on-screen prompts provided by the add-in to select your target image folder. The macro will then execute and automatically generate a new slide for each picture.
Manually Insert Pictures onto Blank Slides
If you prefer not to use third-party add-ins and only have a small number of photos, you can insert them manually.
Create a Photo Slideshow Instantly with WPS Presentation
Unlike PowerPoint for Mac, WPS Office provides intuitive built-in tools that make creating a picture slideshow incredibly easy. You can batch-import multiple images at once and have them automatically assigned to individual slides.
- 1. Launch WPS Presentation: Open WPS Office on your Mac and click on 'Presentation' to create a new blank document.
- 2. Access the Picture to Presentation Tool: Navigate to the 'Insert' tab on the top ribbon and click on 'Picture to Presentation' (or 'Picture Album').
- 3. Select Your Photos: A dialog box will appear. Click to add pictures, browse to your designated image folder, select all the photos you want to include, and click 'Open'.
- 4. Generate the Slideshow: Confirm your layout choices in the dialog and click 'Create'. WPS Presentation will automatically generate a slideshow with one picture perfectly fitted on each slide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't the Photo Album feature available in PowerPoint for Mac?
Microsoft has historically restricted the native 'Photo Album' tool to the Windows version of PowerPoint. Mac users are currently required to rely on third-party add-ins, AppleScripts, or manual insertion to achieve the same result.
Can I use Automator or AppleScript to insert pictures?
Yes, advanced Mac users can utilize macOS Automator or write custom AppleScripts designed to interact with PowerPoint for Mac, allowing it to pull images from a specific folder and place them onto individual slides automatically.
How do I make my PowerPoint picture slideshow loop continuously?
To loop your slideshow, go to the 'Slide Show' tab on the ribbon, click 'Set Up Slide Show', and check the box that says 'Loop continuously until 'Esc''. Click 'OK' to save.
Will a slideshow created with Mac add-ins open properly on a Windows PC?
Yes. The add-in simply automates the process of inserting pictures onto slides. The resulting .pptx file is completely standard and fully compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows.
