Create beautiful slideshows from images using FFmpeg slideshow creator with Raphael
Raphael is a lightweight desktop application that helps you turn a folder of still images into a polished video slideshow using FFmpeg slideshow creator functionality. Build simple photo videos, family slideshows, project recaps, tribute videos, and image-based presentations without writing command-line scripts by hand.
What Raphael Does:
Raphael takes still images and helps create a video slideshow workflow powered by FFmpeg. Instead of manually building long terminal commands, Raphael gives you a desktop interface for choosing images, setting slideshow options, and producing a video file.
How Raphael Works:
Raphael uses FFmpeg to convert still images into high-quality video slideshows. Simply select the folder/directory with your images, choose your settings and Raphael handles the rest!
Still Images to Video
Create slideshow videos from common image formats such as JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and HEIC-supported workflows where available through FFmpeg.
Powered by FFmpeg
Raphael fits alongside Leonardo and Domenico as another FFmpeg-based desktop tool from Bytes, Bread, and Barbecue.
Simple Desktop Workflow
Select your images, choose your output settings, and create a slideshow without needing to hand-type FFmpeg commands every time.
Key Features
Create video slideshows from still images
Use FFmpeg for reliable video generation
Supports a Linux AppImage release for easy desktop use
Includes a cross-platform JAR package for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Useful for family photo collections, vacation slideshows, memorial videos, project recaps, and presentation-style videos
No cloud account required
Raphael is available in two versions:
• Linux AppImage for the easiest desktop experience
• Cross-platform JAR file for Windows, macOS, or Linux systems running Java
Download for Linux
Includes Raphael AppImage
Includes install and uninstall scripts, if included in your release package
Designed for Linux desktop users
Uses FFmpeg for slideshow creation
Includes the full Linux AppImage release package.
Sha256(Raphael.zip)
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Download Cross-Platform JAR
Use this version on Windows, macOS, or Linux anywhere Java is installed.
Includes Raphael.jar
Portable cross-platform package
Good choice for Windows and macOS users
Requires Java and FFmpeg to be available on the system
Requires Java 21 to be installed on your system.
Sha256(RaphaelJAR.zip)
3932447fdf6143b15b1e564997681f129abd90cb81878ce1b7ff674a4cae3bd9
Not Sure Which Version to Choose?
Choose Raphael.zip if you use Linux and want the best desktop experience.
Choose RaphaelJAR.zip if you want the cross-platform version that runs anywhere Java is installed.
System Requirements
Linux AppImage version: a modern Linux desktop
JAR version: Java installed on Windows, macOS, or Linux
FFmpeg installed and available to Raphael
A folder of still images to turn into a slideshow
Why Use Raphael?
FFmpeg is powerful, but slideshow commands can become long and easy to mistype. Raphael is designed to make that process more approachable: choose your images, set the basics, and let the app help create the slideshow video.
Like Leonardo and Domenico, Raphael keeps the focus on doing one practical multimedia job well.
Open Source on GitHub
Raphael is open source and available on GitHub. Visit the repository for source code, release downloads, and project updates.
Linux Quick Start
1. Download Raphael.zip
2. Extract the ZIP file
3. Open a terminal in the extracted folder
4. Run:
chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh
After installation, launch Raphael from your application menu.
Cross-Platform JAR Quick Start
1. Download CMETrackerJAR.zip
2. Extract the ZIP file
3. Make sure Java is installed
4. Run the JAR file
java -jar Raphael.jar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raphael?
Raphael is a free application that uses FFmpeg to create video slideshows from still images quickly and easily.
What image formats does Raphael support?
Raphael supports common image formats including JPG, PNG, JPEG, GIF, and TIFF.
Does Raphael require FFmpeg to be installed?
Yes, Raphael uses FFmpeg under the hood. Make sure FFmpeg is installed and available on your system.
Is Raphael cross-platform?
Yes. Raphael is available as an AppImage for Linux and a JAR file that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Can I add music to my slideshow?
Yes, Raphael allows you to include audio tracks to create complete slideshow videos.
Is Raphael free?
Yes, Raphael is completely free and open source.
Raphael is free software from Bytes, Bread, and Barbecue.
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