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Learn how to make a picture CD with music background using the best software.
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Introduction
If you want to make a personalized present for someone, or just have a creative way to store digital photos, making a picture CD with music in the background is a fun option. You can use any type of digital picture file and almost any type of audio file. The only other things you need are music editing software and a way to burn the files to a CD.
What you need
To make a Picture CD with a music background, you will need the following:
-A computer with a CD burner and Internet access
-A blank CD
-Music files in MP3 or WMA format
-Picture files in JPEG format
Instructions:
1. Choose the music you want to use as the background for your Picture CD. You can use songs that you have downloaded from the Internet, ripped from CDs, or even recorded yourself. The important thing is that the music is in MP3 or WMA format.
2. Choose the pictures you want to include on your Picture CD. You can use photos that you have digital copies of, scanned pictures, or even pictures that you have taken yourself with a digital camera. The important thing is that the pictures are in JPEG format.
3. Create a new folder on your computer and name it “Picture CD.”
4. Copy all of the music files into the “Picture CD” folder.
5. Copy all of the picture files into the “Picture CD” folder.
6. Insert a blank CD into your computer’s CD burner and open the “Picture CD” folder.
7. Drag all of the files from the “Picture CD” folder into the open window of your CD burner software.
8. Follow the prompts to burn the Picture CD.
Step 1: Choose your photos
The first thing you need to do is choose the photos you want to use. You can use photos from your personal collection, or you can find some online. Once you have your photos, you need to decide which order you want to put them in. You can either create a collage of all your photos, or you can choose one photo for each song.
Once you have your photos, you need to decide which order you want to put them in. You can either create a collage of all your photos, or you can choose one photo for each song.
Step 2: Choose your music
Now that you’ve imported all of your pictures into your computer, it’s time to choose the music you want to play in the background of your picture CD. You can use any audio file that you have stored on your computer, such as MP3s, WMAs, or even songs ripped from CDs. If you don’t have any music files on your computer, you can always download some from the Internet. Once you’ve found the perfect song or album, simply drag and drop it into the appropriate window in your photo editing software.
Step 3: Create the CD
Now that your photos are assembled and you have the music you want to use, it’s time to create the picture CD. This is a very easy process, and only requires a few steps.
First, you’ll need to decide how you want your picture CD to look. There are a few different ways to do this, but the most common is to create a slideshow of your photos set to music. You can also simply have your photos appear on the screen one at a time, or create a montage of sorts with several photos appearing on the screen at once. It’s really up to you and what you think will look best.
Once you’ve decided how you want your CD to look, it’s time to start creating it. To do this, you’ll need a program that allows you to burn CDs. If you don’t have one, there are many available for free online. Once you have your program open, simply follow the instructions for creating a new project.
Most programs will ask you to select the photos that you want to use first. Once you’ve done this, they should automatically appear in the order that they’re going to be played in (although you can change this if you’d like). Next, add the music that you’ve chosen as your background by selecting it from your computer’s files. Again, the order that the songs appear in will likely be the order that they’re played in, but this can usually be changed as well.
Now that your pictures and music are both in the program, it’s time to put them together. Depending on which program you’re using, there may be some slight variations in how this is done. However, most programs work similarly and should be fairly easy to figure out. Basically, all you need to do is tell the program how long each photo should be displayed for and when each song should start playing. You may also want to add some transitions between photos and/or songs (although this isn’t necessary).
Once everything is in place, simply hit the “burn” button and wait for your picture CD to finish being created!
Step 4: Add photos to the CD
Now that you have added music to your CD, it is time to add photos. You can add as many photos as will fit on your CD.
To add photos:
1. Click the “Photos” tab.
2. Find the photos you want to add in the left pane of the Photos window.
3a. To add all of the selected photos, click the “Add” button in the middle of the window.
3b. To add only some of the selected photos, click on each photo you want to add, then click the “Add” button.
4. The selected photo(s) will appear in the right pane of the Photos window.
5a. To view a full-screen slide show of all of the photos on your CD, click the “Play Slide Show” button at the bottom of the Photos window.
5b. To change how long each photo appears in the slide show, click “Options,” then “Slide Show.” Enter how many seconds each photo should appear next to “Time Between Pictures.”
Step 5: Add music to the CD
Now that you have all of your pictures placed where you want them on the CD, it is time to add music to the background. To do this, you will need to insert a blank audio CD into your computer’s CD drive. Once the CD is inserted, open up your music editing software. Find the audio files that you want to use for the background music on the CD. Drag and drop these files into the music editing software. Once all of the files are in the software, you will need to edit them and put them in the order that you want them to play on the CD. After the audio files are in order, export them as an .mp3 file.
Next, open up your picture editing software again. Find the location of where you saved the .mp3 file of your background music. Import this file into the picture editing software. Place it in the project timeline where you want it to play on the CD. Export your project as a .wmv file again and save it to your computer.
Finally, open up your DVD burning software. Insert a blank DVD into your computer’s DVD drive. Import the .wmv file that you just exported from your picture editing software and add it to the project timeline in your DVD burning software. Burn the DVD and enjoy your new picture CD with music background!
Step 6: Burn the CD
place your blank CD into your computer’s CD burner. Most of the time, the computer will automatically open a program to burn the CD. If not, open the “My Computer” file on your desktop and double-click on the icon that represents your CD burner. Find the files that you saved in step 4 and drag them into the “Burn” window.
Step 7: Enjoy your CD!
Now that you have your CD, it’s time to enjoy it! Make sure to keep it in a safe place so you can listen to it over and over again. If you want, you can even make copies of your CD for friends and family members.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make a picture CD with music background, you can easily create custom multimedia presentations that are sure to impress your friends and family. With a little practice, you’ll be a pro in no time.
