FreeShow
FreeShow is a free software with a user-friendly interface that offers powerful features for creating and editing slideshows.
## Get Started Using FreeShow
[](https://youtu.be/9_1lUNcrU1w)
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## Short description
FreeShow is a free and open-source presentation program that makes it easy to show text on a big screen. It supports stage display, remote control, media, and many other advanced features. It is open-sourced meaning anyone can contribute.
FreeShow exists because the creator found that other similar programs were either expensive or complex to use. He wanted to create a program that is easy to use and affordable for everyone, from small churches to large venues. FreeShow is now used by people all over the world.
## Support Us
The only reason this program is free is because of the generous support from users. If you want to support us to keep this free, please head over to [ChurchApps](https://churchapps.org/partner) or [sponsor us on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/ChurchApps/). Thank you so much!
## Join the Community
We have a great community for end-users on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/freeshowapp). It's a good way to ask questions, get tips and follow new updates. Come join us!
## Report an issue or request a feature
If you notice a bug, or need a feature. Please create an [issue on GitHub](https://github.com/ChurchApps/freeshow/issues).
## Give feedback
Feedback is welcome! Please [open a discussion here](https://github.com/orgs/ChurchApps/discussions/categories/freeshow) or send a mail to [dev@freeshow.app](mailto:dev@freeshow.app).
## Help translate
Head over to [FreeShow on Transifex](https://app.transifex.com/nettbiter/freeshow/) to request a language.
## Help the development
You are welcome to contribute to the code!
1. Clone the code in this repo
2. Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download/)
3. Install [Python 3.12](https://www.python.org/downloads/), and the [`setuptools`](https://pypi.org/project/setuptools/) package
4. On Windows, download [Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/) and install "Desktop development with C++", also select the "Windows 10 SDK"
5. On Linux, install the following library: `sudo apt-get install libfontconfig1-dev`
6. In the terminal, run: `npm install`
7. To start the app, run: `npm start`
## Join us on Slack
If you would like to get involved contributing in any way, head over to our [Slack Channel](https://join.slack.com/t/livechurchsolutions/shared_invite/zt-i88etpo5-ZZhYsQwQLVclW12DKtVflg) and introduce yourself. We'd love to hear from you.