Making a video using just pictures on Facebook is easy and only requires a few simple steps. Facebook allows you to string multiple photos together and add music or text to create a video that can then be shared on your timeline or in Facebook groups. This can be a creative way to share memories, tell a story, or make an announcement to your friends and family.
What You Need
Here are the main things you’ll need in order to make a picture video on Facebook:
- A collection of digital photos – You’ll need at least 2 photos to make a video, but you can use up to 200 photos in one video.
- The Facebook app – You’ll need to access Facebook’s video creation tool either on your mobile device through the Facebook app or on the desktop site.
- Optional: Background music or text – You can choose to add either a soundtrack or text captions to your video to make it more engaging.
Step 1: Open Facebook App and Go to Photo Video Tool
Open up the Facebook app on your iPhone or Android device. Tap on the status box at the top that says “What’s on your mind?” Next, tap on “Photo/Video” above the keyboard. This will open up the photo video creator tool.
If you’re accessing Facebook from a desktop browser, click on the status box and then click “Photo/Video” from the menu that appears. This will also open the photo video tool.
Step 2: Select Photos
Now it’s time to choose the photos you want to use in your video. Tap on “Create Photo Video” which will bring up your camera roll. Select at least 2 photos that you want to include. You can choose up to 200 photos to include in one video.
The photos will appear in the order you select them. You can change the order later if needed.
Step 3: Edit Photos and Video Style
Once you’ve chosen your photos, you can edit each one within the video maker:
- Rearrange the order of the photos by pressing and holding on a photo, then dragging it to the desired position.
- Delete a photo by tapping on it and selecting the trash icon.
- Zoom in on a photo by pinching in on it.
- Pan across a photo by dragging it around.
- Change the duration a photo appears by tapping on it and selecting a new duration.
You can also edit the overall video style by tapping on the three dots in the upper right corner. Here you can select from different aspect ratios, themes, and patterns to apply to your video.
Step 4: Add Music or Text
To make your photo video even more engaging, consider adding some background music or text captions:
- Music – Tap “Add Music” and browse Facebook’s audio library to pick a song. You can preview tracks and adjust the volume.
- Text – Tap “Add Text” and type in text captions to display over your photos. You can change the text style, color, and duration.
Step 5: Trim and Preview
Once you’ve edited all your photos, music, and text, you can trim down the length of the video if needed. Drag the sliders at the beginning or end to trim off any unnecessary sections.
Be sure to tap “Preview” to view your complete photo video before posting it. Watch the whole video and make any last tweaks.
Step 6: Share the Photo Video
When your picture video is ready, tap “Next” to go to the sharing options. Here you can:
- Post it to your Timeline so all your friends can see it.
- Share it to a Group that you manage.
- Send it via Messenger to specific friends.
- Save it to your camera roll to access later.
Add any text you want to accompany the video and then tap “Share” or “Send.” Your picture video will then be posted for all your friends and followers to enjoy!
Tips for Making Great Picture Videos
Here are some tips to help you create stellar picture videos on Facebook that will wow your audience:
- Choose a consistent theme or story – Don’t just randomly select photos. Pick photos that work together to tell a cohesive story or represent a theme.
- Mix up photo durations – Use a mix of shorter 1-2 second shots and longer 5-10 second shots to add visual interest.
- Enhance with music – Pick an instrumental soundtrack that matches the mood of your images.
- Add text sparingly – Use a few key text captions to highlight important info or dates.
- Trim thoughtfully – Cut out any boring or irrelevant sections to keep viewers engaged.
- Preview before posting – Double check the sound, text, and overall flow before sharing.
Creative Ways to Use Picture Videos
Need some inspiration for your first Facebook photo video? Here are some creative ways you can put this tool to use:
- Recaps of vacations, weddings, parties or conferences
- Tributes or highlights for birthdays, graduations, or holidays
- Announcements like new homes, jobs, pregnancies, or engagements
- A day in the life montages of your kids or pets
- DIY tutorials for recipes, crafts, makeup, or fashion
- Mock commercials or promotions for your business
- Stop motion animation using a series of photos
Conclusion
Creating fun picture videos is a breeze with Facebook’s easy-to-use photo video maker. Simply choose your photos, edit the imagery, add music and text, trim it down, and share your creation. Making videos out of photos can be a memorable way to share stories, highlights, announcements and DIY tips with your friends and family on Facebook.