Microsoft PowerPoint
The industry-standard slide-based presentation software with AI-powered Designer and Copilot
Founded
1987
Starting Price
Free
Category
Productivity
Last updated April 26, 2026
About Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is the world's most widely used presentation software, powering everything from boardroom pitches to classroom lectures. With its slide-based linear format, vast template library, and deep integration with Microsoft 365, PowerPoint offers unmatched familiarity and compatibility. Recent additions like PowerPoint Designer and Copilot AI bring automated layout suggestions and AI-generated slide creation, while features like Live Captions, Presenter Coach, and seamless co-authoring keep it competitive with newer cloud-native tools.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Universal compatibility — .pptx is the de facto standard accepted everywhere
- Massive template ecosystem and decades of tutorials, themes, and add-ins
- Deep Microsoft 365 integration with Word, Excel, Teams, and OneDrive
- Works fully offline with desktop apps on Windows and Mac
- Copilot AI now generates full presentations from prompts or documents
Key Features
Slide-Based Editor
Traditional linear slide format with drag-and-drop editing, animations, transitions, and 50+ built-in slide layouts
PowerPoint Designer
AI-powered design recommendations that automatically suggest professional layouts based on your content
Copilot in PowerPoint
Generate full presentations from a Word doc, prompt, or topic with AI; rewrite slides and create speaker notes automatically
Presenter Coach
AI rehearsal tool that analyzes pacing, filler words, and inclusive language to improve delivery
Live Captions & Translation
Real-time captions in 60+ languages translated on-screen during presentations
Co-Authoring
Real-time collaborative editing with track changes, comments, and version history through OneDrive or SharePoint
PowerPoint Templates
Thousands of free Microsoft templates plus full compatibility with marketplaces like Envato and SlidesCarnival
Pricing
Free (Web)
Free
- PowerPoint for the web
- Basic editing features
- Cloud storage 5GB
- Real-time collaboration
Microsoft 365 Personal
$9.99/month
Best For
Corporate Presentations
Standard tool for board meetings, quarterly reviews, and internal company updates with universal .pptx compatibility
Sales Pitch Decks
Create polished sales decks that any prospect can open and edit regardless of platform
Classroom Lectures
Most widely supported tool in K-12 and higher education with extensive template libraries for educators
Conference Keynotes
Deliver large-venue presentations with Presenter View, speaker notes, and reliable offline playback
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