ProShow Producer is still the best tool for photo-heavy slideshows (weddings, memorials, real estate). If you work primarily with video clips (MP4s from iPhones/Androids), you will hate it. For video, use DaVinci Resolve.
project files directly, making the transition much less painful.
Using ProShow Producer on Windows 11 ProShow Producer is no longer officially supported —as Photodex shut down its operations
| Problem | Windows 11 Fix | |---------|----------------| | | Disable hardware acceleration: Edit → Preferences → Playback → Uncheck "Use hardware acceleration" | | Crash when adding video | Convert video to MP4 (H.264) using HandBrake before importing | | No audio output | Install older Realtek drivers (not HD Audio Device) or use "WaveOut" in audio settings | | Slow timeline response | Set Windows 11 Power Mode to Best Performance |
If you have existing .pshow show files, custom transitions, and a valid offline license, it is worth the 30 minutes of setup tweaks. Many wedding photographers still run ProShow Producer on Windows 11 for their client proof slideshows.
