Head-to-head · Photo Slideshow Makers
PTE AV Studio vs Tembrica Slideshow Maker
PTE AV Studio leads on 0 checks, Tembrica Slideshow Maker on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePTE AV Studio · 7.4/10
- Free planonly Tembrica Slideshow Maker
- Free trialonly PTE AV Studio
PTE AV Studio scores higher on our rubric for photo slideshow makers: 7.4 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #12.
Tembrica Slideshow Maker offers free plan; PTE AV Studio doesn't.
PTE AV Studio is the better fit for advanced slideshow editors with a larger budget. Tembrica Slideshow Maker is the better fit for web users needing many export formats.
- PTE AV Studio fits best
Advanced slideshow editors with a larger budget
- Tembrica Slideshow Maker fits best
Web users needing many export formats
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Side by side
| Feature | PTE AV Studio 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Tembrica Slideshow Maker 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #10 in Photo Slideshow Makers | #12 in Photo Slideshow Makers |
| Best for | Advanced slideshow editors with a larger budget | Web users needing many export formats |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $75 one-time | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web |
| Support | Docs, Community | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features PTE AV Studio 2/2 · Tembrica Slideshow Maker 2/2 | ||
| Caption tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio upload | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum photos | Not checked yet | 30 photos |
| Export formats | H.264/AV1 video, JPEG, PNG, executable slideshow files | MP4, WebM, GIF, PowerPoint, PDF, JPG ZIP |
| Playback options | PC, Mac, TV, iOS, Android, executable playback on PC and Mac | Download to device |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | Web browser |
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| Our verdict | PTE AV Studio is desktop software for creating photo, video, and audio slideshows on Windows and macOS. It is aimed at photographers, camera clubs, audiovisual groups, and other creators who need more control than a basic photo-to-video… Read the review → |
Tembrica Slideshow Maker is a browser-based tool for creating downloadable slideshows from photos and video clips. It is aimed at content creators, photographers, educators, families and students who want to combine media, music, captions… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PTE AV Studio — where it wins
- Timeline editing supports multiple audio tracks and slide synchronization
- Keyframes, 130+ styles, and 4K 60p video support detailed projects
- Creates videos, image exports, and executable slideshows for PC and Mac
Where it doesn't
- The $75 Standard edition is Windows only
- There is no permanent free plan
- The one-time price is higher than entry-level slideshow tools
Tembrica Slideshow Maker — where it wins
- Imports photos, video clips and five listed audio formats
- Exports MP4, WebM, GIF, PowerPoint, PDF and JPG ZIP
- Includes AI parallax, beat synchronization and 4K output
Where it doesn't
- Free use is limited to 30 photos per slideshow on most laptops
- Premium export capabilities require a paid Premium plan
- Available as a web browser tool rather than a desktop application
- PTE AV Studio7.4/10 · 30-day trial
A deep desktop editor for creators who need timeline control, keyframes, and 4K output.
Visit PTE AV StudioFull verdict → - Tembrica Slideshow Maker7.2/10 · Free plan
A versatile web slideshow tool with broad imports, exports and a 30-photo free limit.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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