Baby slideshow maker
A baby slideshow for the year that flew by
From the ultrasound to the first cake smash, Emberframe turns a year's worth of camera roll into a 3-minute slideshow set to a song that means something. Browser-based, no signup, $9.99 once when you download.
Built for sleep-deprived parents
You don't have time to learn video software. Drop in photos, pick a song, preview, download. Most parents finish in 30–45 minutes.
Perfect for first-birthday parties
Play it on the TV at the party while guests eat cake. Download the HD MP4 and it plays anywhere — no internet needed.
A keepsake for grandparents
Send the MP4 to grandparents who live far away, or burn it to a USB stick for the grandparent who still has a DVD player.
Photos stay private
Your baby photos never leave your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server or stored on the cloud.
How to build the first-year slideshow
Start with one or two ultrasound photos if you have them, then the hospital arrival shot. Move month-by-month — first bath, first smile, rolling over, sitting up, first foods, crawling, first steps. End with the cake smash or the one-year portrait. 30–60 photos at 4–5 seconds each fits comfortably in one song. Don't try to include every photo — the slideshow is about the arc of the year, not a full archive.
Choosing the right song
"You Are My Sunshine" is the classic for a reason. Other favorites: "Isn't She Lovely" (Stevie Wonder), "Forever Young" (Rod Stewart), "Sweet Child O' Mine" (acoustic version), "Beautiful Boy" (John Lennon), "Godspeed" (The Chicks). For a baby shower, gentler instrumental options like Yiruma's "River Flows in You" work beautifully. Pick the song that makes you cry the first time you preview it with the photos. That's the right one.
Other moments worth a slideshow
Baby showers use a short slideshow of the parents' baby photos — a sweet way to honor the grandparents who raised them. Adoption finalizations, gotcha days, and the first family photo all make beautiful slideshow moments too. The same $9.99 covers any of these — one finished HD download, no subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a baby slideshow?
Gather 30–60 of your favorite baby photos, pick a sweet song (3–4 minutes), drop everything into Emberframe, preview, and download an HD MP4 for $9.99. Great for first-birthday parties, baby showers, or just a keepsake for grandparents.
How long should a baby's first-year slideshow be?
3–4 minutes is the sweet spot — about one full song. Long enough to cover the milestones (newborn, first smile, sitting up, first steps), short enough that party guests stay engaged.
What are good songs for a baby slideshow?
"You Are My Sunshine," "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder, "Forever Young" by Rod Stewart, "Sweet Child O' Mine" (the acoustic version), "Beautiful Boy" by John Lennon, or "Godspeed" by The Chicks. Pick something that makes you a little emotional.
Can I include ultrasound photos?
Absolutely. Many parents start the slideshow with one or two ultrasound shots, then move into newborn photos. It's a beautiful arc — from before they arrived to who they've become.
Can I play it at the first-birthday party?
Yes. Download the HD MP4 and play it on any TV, projector, or laptop at the party. No internet needed at the venue.
Ready to make yours?
Free to preview. Pay once to download — no subscription.
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