Pixelated pictures in slide show

I am making a slide show. I have good clear pictures, but when I push play or watch it they become pixelated.

Eric
Thank you for the helpful additional information.
I am still not sure what the pixel dimensions of your photos are, so there is always the quality expectation versus "that is the best DVD-VIDEO format on DVD disc can offer because of the industry standardized format. But, you do mention work from another program which is giving you better results for DVD-VIDEO format on DVD disc.
So, in the name of trying to get better for your Premiere Elements slideshow destined for DVD-VIDEO Widescreen, then I would suggest the following
a. Start with photos not to exceed 2200 x 1238 16:9 pixels The project preset is going to be a 1920 x 1080 16:9 @ 29.97 progressive frames. Not to worry. There is a method to this.
b. Open Premiere Elements project to the Expert workspace. Go to File Menu/New/Project and Change Settings.
(I know that you are working on Mac, but I am not sure if it is set up for NTSC or PAL. For now, I will assume NTSC.)
Change the project preset to
NTSC
DSLR
1080p
DSLR 1080p30 @ 29.97
Before you exit that area, make sure to have a check mark next to "Force Selected Project Preset on This Project".
c. Back in the Premiere Elements Expert workspace, use Add Media/Files and Folders/ Project Assets to import your photos into the project.
It is normal for you to have an orange line over the Timeline in this case. So, to get the best possible preview of what you are seeing in the Edit area monitor, press the Render button above the Timeline. Do your photos look sharper and better than before you started the suggested workflow?
d. Typically the disc menus present "poorly" in Disc Menu Preview, so not to worry about that for now.
e. The moment of truth will come when you look at the end product on your TV player.
I would suggest
Publish+Share
Disc
DVD
disc
with Presets for NTSC_Widescreen_Dolby DVD.
If you want to talk about taking the same Timeline to AVCHD format on DVD disc, we can do that next.
Please review and consider and let us know the results. The answers will be in the details. So please include all information for us to help you.
Thanks.
ATR

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