Raphael is a simple, fast slideshow creator for Linux that turns your images into video — without memorizing FFmpeg commands.
⭐ If you find Raphael useful, consider starring the project!
🎬 Create beautiful slideshow videos in seconds — no terminal required.
Clean, simple interface — no terminal required
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- Create slideshow videos from images
- Smooth fade transitions between slides
- Optional background music
- Simple preset slideshow styles
- Clean desktop interface
- Linux AppImage distribution (no install required)
- Cross-platform (Linux now, Windows/macOS via JAR)
Raphael requires FFmpeg to be installed on your system.
Arch / Garuda: sudo pacman -S ffmpeg
Ubuntu / Debian / Linux Mint: sudo apt install ffmpeg
Fedora: sudo dnf install ffmpeg
- Initial release
- Slideshow creation with fade transitions
- Optional background music support
- Multiple slideshow presets
- AppImage + JAR distribution
- Integrated help system
- Non-intrusive, one-time donation prompt
Download the latest release below (AppImage + JAR).
Remember — at Bytes, Bread, and Barbecue we keep your code crispy and your videos smokin’ hot.
- Download the AppImage
- Make executable: chmod +x Raphael-*.AppImage
- Run: ./Raphael-*.AppImage
✅ Runs on most Linux systems — no install required (AppImage)
Raphael can also be run on Windows, macOS, or Linux using Java: java -jar Raphael-*.jar
Requires Java 17+ and FFmpeg installation
If the AppImage doesn’t start, your system may be missing FUSE.
Fix (quick):
Fedora: sudo dnf install fuse fuse-libs
Ubuntu / Mint: sudo apt install libfuse2
Arch: sudo pacman -S fuse2
👉 After installing, try launching again.
Raphael is free to use. If it saves you time or simplifies your workflow, consider supporting development:
Your support helps keep the code crispy and the videos smokin’ hot.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.