If you plan on using AirPlay to show your slides on a standard flat-screen TV, then the 16:9 aspect ratio is probably your best bet. Digital cameras have changed that, and our Keynote slide templates come in either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios.
Back in the days of photo film, just about every photo had either a 1:1 (square) or 4:3 aspect ratio. You’ll also have a choice of aspect ratio - the ratio of image width to height. On the Mac, launch Keynote and select a template from the choices available. Create A New Documentįirst, we need to create a new Keynote document. Let’s get started by creating a quick slideshow.
Each photo slide can be edited for scale and adjusted for color.You can quickly import a lot of photos to make individual slides.You’re probably asking yourself, “Wait, why not just use the Photos app to create a slideshow?” There are some good reasons to use Keynote for your slideshows instead of Photos: