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# Slideshow Mode

> Present images in fullscreen with automatic transitions

## Overview

Slideshow mode in ImageGlass provides an immersive, hands-free way to view your image collection with automatic transitions. Perfect for presentations, digital photo frames, or reviewing large image sets.

## Starting Slideshow

To start slideshow mode:

1. Open an image in ImageGlass
2. Press **F11** or go to **View > Slideshow**
3. ImageGlass launches in fullscreen mode with automatic image transitions

<Note>
  Slideshow opens as a separate window, allowing you to continue using ImageGlass normally in the background.
</Note>

## Slideshow Settings

### Transition Interval

Configure how long each image displays:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Go to **Settings > Image** section
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Interval">
    Adjust **Slideshow interval** (in seconds)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Random Intervals (Optional)">
    Check **Use random interval** and set the range for varied timing
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Display Options

* **Fullscreen slideshow**: Automatically enters fullscreen mode (default)
* **Show countdown**: Displays a countdown timer in the bottom-right corner
* **Loop slideshow**: Automatically restarts from the first image when reaching the end
* **Background color**: Customize the slideshow background color

### Audio Notification

Set **Images to notify sound** to play a system sound after viewing a specific number of images. Set to `0` to disable.

## Controlling Slideshow

### Playback Controls

| Action            | Keyboard Shortcut |
| ----------------- | ----------------- |
| Pause/Resume      | `Space`           |
| Next image        | `Right Arrow`     |
| Previous image    | `Left Arrow`      |
| Go to first image | `Home`            |
| Go to last image  | `End`             |
| Exit slideshow    | `Escape`          |

### View Controls

| Action                  | Keyboard Shortcut |
| ----------------------- | ----------------- |
| Toggle countdown        | `C`               |
| Toggle checkerboard     | `B`               |
| Change background color | `M`               |
| Window fit              | `F9`              |
| Frameless window        | `F10`             |
| Fullscreen              | `F11`             |

### Zoom Controls

| Action             | Keyboard Shortcut |
| ------------------ | ----------------- |
| Actual size (100%) | `0` or `Numpad 0` |
| Auto zoom          | `1` or `Numpad 1` |
| Lock zoom          | `2` or `Numpad 2` |
| Scale to width     | `3` or `Numpad 3` |
| Scale to height    | `4` or `Numpad 4` |
| Scale to fit       | `5` or `Numpad 5` |
| Scale to fill      | `6` or `Numpad 6` |
| Custom zoom        | `Z`               |

<Tip>
  You can zoom using the mouse wheel and pan with `Ctrl+Wheel` (vertical) or `Shift+Wheel` (horizontal) during slideshow.
</Tip>

### Navigation

| Action                 | Keyboard Shortcut |
| ---------------------- | ----------------- |
| Open context menu      | `Alt+F`           |
| Open with external app | `D`               |
| Open file location     | `L`               |
| Copy file path         | `Ctrl+L`          |
| Move to recycle bin    | `Delete`          |
| Delete permanently     | `Shift+Delete`    |

## Image Loading Order

Change the order in which images are displayed:

1. Open the context menu during slideshow (`Alt+F`)
2. Navigate to **Loading order**
3. Select sorting criteria:
   * File name
   * File extension
   * File size
   * Creation date
   * Last modified date
   * Last access date
   * Random
4. Choose sort direction (Ascending/Descending)

## Window Modes

### Fullscreen Mode

Slideshow typically runs in fullscreen mode:

* Press `F11` to toggle fullscreen
* Automatically uses the primary monitor
* Hides all window chrome and controls

### Frameless Mode

For a borderless window without fullscreen:

* Press `F10` to toggle frameless mode
* Maintains window controls while removing title bar

### Window Fit Mode

Automatically resizes the window to match image dimensions:

* Press `F9` to toggle window fit
* Useful for comparing images side-by-side with other applications

<Note>
  Window fit automatically exits fullscreen mode when enabled.
</Note>

## Tips and Best Practices

<Tip>
  **For presentations**: Use slideshow with a fixed interval and loop enabled for continuous display.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **For photo reviews**: Set a longer interval (10+ seconds) with countdown visible to pace your review.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **For digital photo frames**: Enable random intervals and loop slideshow for natural variation.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  The cursor automatically hides after 3 seconds of inactivity. Move the mouse to show it again.
</Warning>

## Troubleshooting

### Slideshow Won't Start

* Ensure you have at least one image loaded
* Check that slideshow interval is greater than 0
* Verify the image file format is supported

### Images Transition Too Quickly/Slowly

* Adjust the slideshow interval in **Settings > Image**
* Disable random interval if timing is inconsistent

### Slideshow Stops Automatically

* Check if **Loop slideshow** is enabled in settings
* Verify that **Images to notify sound** isn't set to close slideshow

## Related Features

* [Color Management](/advanced/color-management) - Ensure accurate colors during slideshow
* [EXIF Metadata](/advanced/exif-metadata) - View image information during slideshow
* [Keyboard Shortcuts](/user-guide/keyboard-shortcuts) - Complete list of keyboard controls