Create collages, slideshows, and movies using Picasa3

How to create a photo collage

• 1. In Picasa, select photos for a collage

  2. In the top menu, click Create > Picture Collage

  3. In the Settings tab are settings to change the look of the collage, add picture borders, change the background, select the page format, draw shadows, and show captions.

     1. There is also a Desktop Background button and a Reset button

  4. In the Clips tab, you can select more photos by clicking "Get more"

     1. If there are pictures already displayed, click the green + button which will add the entire selection of photos to the collage.

     2. Move the pictures around using the mouse

     3. If you'd like to remove a photo, click the delete key and the photo will be tossed back into the Clips tab.

  5. After the settings are made and photos are arranged, click the "Create Collage" button

  6. If you want to cancel out of the collage, click "Close" and you will have the option to Save Draft, Discard Changes, or Cancel

Collages are saved in "Collages" under Pictures > Picasa in Windows 10; and in Pictures > Picasa on Mac.

In Picasa, your Collage folder is in a "Projects" folder (flat-folder view) or in the Picasa folder (tree view).

How to create a slideshow

• 1. Create a new album with the photos for the slideshow. Open the album.

  2. In the top menu, click Album > View Slideshow

  3. Slideshow settings are at the bottom of the window

  4. Press the Esc key or click "Exit" to leave the slideshow

To continuously play a slideshow

• 1. Click Tools > Options (Windows) or Picasa > Preferences (Mac).

  2. Click Slideshow.

  3. Select Loop slideshow, then OK

How to create a movie presentation with photos, videos and audio

You can combine your photos, videos, and music into a movie.

• 1. Select photos and videos.

  2. In the top menu, click Create > Movie > From Selection

  3. There are 3 tabs: Movie, Slide, Clips

     1. Movie tab: settings include Transition Style, Slide Duration, Overlap, Dimensions, Show Captions, Full frame photo crop

     2. Slide tab: settings include font, size, style, template, and a box to type text

     3. Clips: Click "Get More" button to add more photos

  4. Click "Create Movie" (the YouTube button no longer works)

  5. You can share the .wmv movie file with others, such as copying it to a flash drive, emailing (if it's not too large), or use any type of cloud sharing website.

  6. A file with .mxf extension will also be created on your computer. This file will let you edit the movie, so please do not delete the .mxf file if you plan to edit the movie later.

Movies are saved on your computer under C then User > Pictures > Picasa > Movies (in Windows 10).

On a Mac computer, the movie is under Pictures > Picasa.

In Picasa, the Movies folder is in the "Projects" collection (flat-folder view) or Picasa folder (tree view).