mediAvatar Photo to Flash Review: Features, Pros & Cons

Create Flash Slideshows with mediAvatar Photo to Flash

What it does

• Converts photo collections into Flash slideshows (SWF, SWF+HTML, or XML-driven SWF).
• Lets you add background music (many audio formats supported), set loops, clip segments, and apply fade-in/out.
• Provides dozens of templates, including 3D styles, plus transition and pan/zoom effects.

Key features

• Input image formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, XBM, XPM
• Audio formats: AAC, AIF/AIFF, AC3, APE, AU, FLAC, MPA/MP2, MP3, OGG, RA, WAV, WMA, M4A
• Outputs: SWF, SWF+HTML, XML (XML output lets you update galleries without reopening the program)
• Drag-and-drop photo import, reorder by drag-and-drop, rotate/crop/rescale images, real-time preview.
• Template-based design with customizable decorations, titles, captions and basic image edits.
• Generates sample HTML with embed code for publishing to websites or blogs.

Typical workflow (quick steps)

1. Import photos (drag & drop).
2. Choose a template and arrange photo order.
3. Add background music and set playback/clip/fade options.
4. Preview slideshow; adjust transitions/timing.
5. Export as SWF / SWF+HTML or XML and publish or share.

Compatibility & availability

• Originally released for Windows (XP/Vista/7 and later reports indicate compatibility up to Windows ⁄₁₁).
• Distributed as shareware; free trial available from mediAvatar sites and some software download portals.
• Installer size ~28 MB; last public updates and availability vary by source—verify downloads from trusted sites and scan installers with antivirus.

Notes and caveats

• Output is Flash (SWF); modern browsers have mostly removed native Flash support—embedding SWF on current sites may require fallback solutions or conversion to HTML5.
• If you need HTML5-ready slideshows, consider exporting to video or using a modern HTML5 slideshow tool instead.

If you want, I can write a short step-by-step tutorial tailored to Windows ⁄₁₁ showing exact button names and settings (assuming the version you have matches standard builds).