Magisto

Pictures and videos are best presented in a slideshow, because you don't have to bother clicking a Next button or taking care to show them in a particular order. With Magisto, you almost don't have to bother with creating a slideshow either. It is capable of creating a video slideshow for you, complete with transitions and other effects. What's more, the software provides you with the means of sharing your videos over the Internet.

Magisto is available in free and premium editions. It works on all popular Windows platforms and it can be installed in just a few seconds, without making any complicated settings along the way. There is no need to install any prerequisite tools and you don't need powerful hardware to run this program.

The software serves both as a video slideshow creator and as a manager. You can navigate through different sections of the interface, where you will find created videos or options for creating new ones. The user interface itself has a modern and elegant design and the few controls it presents are very easy to spot and understand.

Creating a new video slideshow is done in a step-by-step fashion, just like following a wizard's instructions. All you have to do is import your pictures, choose a template and a soundtrack and click a button to start rendering the video. The software comes with a large number of predefined video styles, with different effects. It also provides a wide range of free soundtracks, but you can add your own music if you want to.

Rendered videos are uploaded automatically on the Magisto website, where you can log into an online account and manage your videos on a web interface. It should be fairly obvious that you can share links to your videos. What's more, people can share your videos or leave comments.