Create Gift CDs with Picasa

Picasa is a free image sharing and photo editing software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Did you know that Picasa can help you make a Gift CD to distribute among friends in a jiffy!

The Official Google Blog has the tip

“In Picasa, select the folder with your pictures. Click the “Gift CD” button and follow the instructions to set your picture size and CD name. To add a nice effect, check the “Include Slideshow” box — this adds a slideshow presentation that plays when the CD is launched (way more fun than a boring list of files). For recipients who might enjoy saving the photos and viewing them later, check the box to include a copy of Picasa on the CD (it’s only 3.9MB). Click “Burn Disc” and Picasa creates the CD.”

And you can also create a a customized photo CD cover in quick steps.