Growltiger

wowslider looks pretty good to me. It shows a range of transitions is possible.

Thanks for the explanation about Igor. 3 years is a long time and much has changed. Did you take a look at the little demo I linked to from message 6 above? I don't think that was possible back then (without Flash).

Please don't let this discussion get bogged down in the Flash issue. I just mentioned it because I can't use Adobe Bridge to make slideshows (other than very primitive ones) that can run on iOS or on Android or on Windows 8's Internet Explorer on the new Modern UI (previously called Metro) since the version of IE that runs on that interface does not support Flash. All that means I don't want to use Flash any more. Please let's stick to the main question I asked - "Pictures for HTML5". I understand that Igor is "the man" and I look forward to hearing his comments on my suggestion.

I've replied in blue below each point. I hope this is readable.

Technically yes, it could simply be another output option. But the product would be crippled by its old name, which implies the need to transport an EXE file to the viewer, who executes it. So from a marketing viewpoint it should be a new product with a new name, hence "Pictures to HTML5". Obviously that is a dreadful name but someone could think up a really good one. As bandwidth gets better, the old .EXE method is going to become less and less attractive compared to the immediate gratification of the web. People expect everything to work on the web. So you have a fantastic opportunity to build what will one day become the replacement product. And I suspect it would be attractive to many many people right now, even if just as an option. You asked for a demo. As I mentioned no one seems to be doing this much yet. But I did find this slideshow, which has transitions. Slideshow And this page has all the code for it to get you started! Explanation Here is a Powerpoint like one from Google, complete with code. Click on the link at the top to see the slideshow. Google slideshow

I don't mean a video player, I mean a controllable slideshow with transitions. Ahead of its time? Yes, but only just. Now is the moment to be grabbed! My idea is that it is far better to spend the effort to add this capability and open up a huge new market, as at least half the new product is already there.

I have looked at Picture To Exe and I'm impressed. But it is not what I'm looking for. Like many others I want to be able to put my slide shows on the web - I have hosted space to upload to. I don't want to email them or post a DVD. Far better to make something which only requires the user to click on a link. At the moment I have used Adobe Bridge. The current Adobe Bridge web offerings are still mostly based on Flash, with only a very basic HTML version. As Flash dies out, a good web based HTML5 solution is needed more and more. So you have a marvellous opportunity. All you have to do is write a new back-end that generates HTML5 instead of a .EXE - everything else remains the same. You will have a new product and will be twice as rich. The extraordinary thing is that as far as I can see there is NO competition yet! You could be first. What do you think?