The Ken Burns effect was named after the famous documentary maker. Ken Burns uses these animated transitions to add motion to still images and bring the images to life. It is possible to add a Ken Burns effect to your slideshows created with MetaSlider Pro.
In this guide, we’ll explain how WordPress handles HEIC images. Since 2017, Apple has used the HEIC format to store images. If you have an Apple device, your images are probably stored as HEIC files. However, HEIC images are not supported by many browsers, and so this can cause problems if you’re uploading photos from…
We often get asked by MetaSlider users if the plugin will slow down their WordPress site. Our answer is no, MetaSlider is the fastest WordPress slideshow plugin. However, we caution people while our plugin will not slow your site, using large images in your slideshow can be a problem. Every website owner should be concerned…
There is a new version of MetaSlider available with tons of new features. When you install this version, you’ll find it much easier to try new themes. There are also new ways to create slideshows from WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields, and your Media Library. We’re building the most user-friendly slideshow plugin in WordPress, and this…
There is a new version of MetaSlider available with tons of new features. 2025 is still young, but I know this will be one of the best releases of the year! You’ll find new themes, a better way to find your slideshows, lots of mobile improvements, and much more. We’re building the most user-friendly slideshow…
The first big MetaSlider release of 2025 is here. You’ll find new ways to sort and organize your slides. There are also improvements to the Play / Pause button feature. And for Pro users, there’s a new “HTML Slide” type, plus improvements to the Theme Editor. We’re building the most user-friendly slideshow plugin in WordPress,…
We had a question this week from a MetaSlider user who wanted to automatically add rounded corners to their images. Their goal was to create a slideshow that looks like this image below. This is possible with MetaSlider Pro, and this guide we’ll show you to create the same effect with your slideshow.