MAGIX Photostory deluxe vs 4K Slideshow Maker

MAGIX Photostory deluxe8.9Visit 4K Slideshow Maker7.9Visit

Higher score MAGIX Photostory deluxe #1 in Photo Slideshow Makers 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit MAGIX

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4K Slideshow Maker #6 in Photo Slideshow Makers 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

• MAGIX Photostory deluxe fits best

  Windows users wanting AI-assisted editing

• 4K Slideshow Maker fits best

  Free, cross-platform slideshow creation

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Side by side

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At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Photo Slideshow Makers	#6 in Photo Slideshow Makers
Best for	Windows users wanting AI-assisted editing	Free, cross-platform slideshow creation
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$39.99 one-time	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features MAGIX Photostory deluxe 2/2 · 4K Slideshow Maker 1/2
Caption tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Audio upload	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum photos	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	AV1, AVI, M2TS, MJPEG, MKV, MOV, MXV, VOB, WMV(HD), HEVC/H.265, BMP, JPEG, AVCHD disc, Blu-ray Disc, DVD	Windows Standard, Mac OS Standard, iPhone, iPad, YouTube, Facebook, 4K Ultra HD
Playback options	TV, PC, tablet, USB flash drive, SD card, internet, DVD, Blu-ray Disc	Local video file, preview player, Facebook upload, YouTube upload
Supported platforms	Windows 10/11, 64-bit	Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux
Our review
Pros	AI voiceovers, subtitles, transcripts, sorting, and tagging Object tracking, travel maps, image editing, and creative effects Exports to video files, images, DVD, Blu-ray, and AVCHD	Free across Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux Includes music, transitions, effects, and Ken Burns Exports to 4K Ultra HD, YouTube, Facebook, and Apple devices
Cons	Windows-only support limits use across other desktop platforms No free plan is offered Advanced tools may exceed the needs of simple slideshows	Music is added from a local library Instagram importing covers photos rather than videos Export options are centered on listed device and platform presets
Our verdict	MAGIX Photostory deluxe is Windows desktop software for turning photos and videos into animated slideshows. It is aimed at people creating personal presentations, travel memories, and other photo-based projects who want more than basic… Read the review →	4K Slideshow Maker is free desktop software for turning photos and videos into shareable slideshows. It is aimed at personal projects, special occasions, and school projects, with versions for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux. The workflow… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MAGIX Photostory deluxe — where it wins

  • AI voiceovers, subtitles, transcripts, sorting, and tagging
  • Object tracking, travel maps, image editing, and creative effects
  • Exports to video files, images, DVD, Blu-ray, and AVCHD

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only support limits use across other desktop platforms
  • No free plan is offered
  • Advanced tools may exceed the needs of simple slideshows

• 4K Slideshow Maker — where it wins

  • Free across Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux
  • Includes music, transitions, effects, and Ken Burns
  • Exports to 4K Ultra HD, YouTube, Facebook, and Apple devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Music is added from a local library
  • Instagram importing covers photos rather than videos
  • Export options are centered on listed device and platform presets

• MAGIX Photostory deluxe8.9/10 · 30-day trial

  A feature-rich Windows slideshow editor for personal photo and video projects.

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• 4K Slideshow Maker7.9/10 · Free plan

  A capable free choice for personal slideshows across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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