On January 28, 2020, Photodex announced that they would be closing their doors permanently. They cited the rise of smartphone apps and integrated social media video tools as factors that made their desktop software model unsustainable.
Consequently, version 9.0.3797 stands as the "final curtain" for the software. For many professionals, this was a significant loss. Unlike modern cloud-based or subscription video editors, ProShow was a "buy once" product that specialized specifically in photo-motion logic. Modern alternatives like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve are video editors first; they lack the specific photo-centric automation that made ProShow efficient for high-volume photography workflows.
If you’re considering the legitimate software:
Before installing, ensure your rig can handle the workload:
Gone are the days of static images. The updated keyframing interface allows you to create complex motion paths with ease. You can zoom into a subject’s eyes, pan across a landscape, and rotate layers simultaneously. The magnetic timeline in version 9.0 makes aligning slides to music beats intuitive and fast.
