How to Upload Slideshows

Upload your photo slideshows online to share with family and friends

Picture slideshows complete with music soundtracks and special effects allow you to display photos of your vacations or special events in a professional, fun format. To allow anyone online to view your slideshows, you first need to upload them on the Internet. The easiest and most common way to upload a slideshow is to share it on YouTube, then use the embed code provided by YouTube to upload your slideshow to your website or blog.

Instructions

1. Open your slideshow and go to "File," then "Save As." Type in a name for your slideshow and click "WMV" from the box indicating file type. Click "Save."

2. Log in to your YouTube account and click "Upload," then "Upload video" when the next page opens. Click on your slideshow in the window and click "Select."

3. Enter the information in the form, including the title and description you want for your slideshow displayed on YouTube. Choose a category and enter tags (e.g. "beach," "photos," "summer") to help viewers find your slideshow easier.

4. Select "Upload video" at the bottom of the form. If your slideshow is very large, uploading may take a few minutes. Go to your YouTube page to view your slideshow when uploading is complete.

5. Click on "Embed code" underneath your slideshow to highlight it. Then copy the code by pressing the control and the C key together.

6. Go to the dashboard of your website or blog, and either click "New Post" or go into an existing post. Paste the embed code into the text by pressing the control and the V key together. Preview your post first to be sure the slideshow is uploaded before clicking "Publish."

Tips & Warnings

• Any slideshow or video on YouTube must be smaller than two GB in size and shorter than 10 minutes in length.

References

• YouTube Help