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PowerPoint is a Microsoft on-premise presentation solution that lets professionals create, edit and share slides with external members

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Pros:

I like it because It's very simple to use and everything you need you will find in the toolbar. Great value for the price.

Cons:

One of the bad things to use PowerPoints is that it will be boring for the audiences if the presenter is a poor speaker and if the presenter can not use the slides properly.

Microsoft PowerPoint ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.5

Likelihood to recommend

9.0/10

Microsoft PowerPoint has an overall rating of 4.7 out 5 stars based on 20,653 user reviews on Capterra.

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Samuel
Samuel
Founder and CEO in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Alternatives Considered:

Microsoft PowerPoint for Presentation.

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: MS PowerPoint makes work easier with automatic design inspiration.
Makes presentation seamless.

Pros:

Easy to use. Value for money. Large community. Maintained by Microsoft. Artificial Intelligence is integrated in MS PowerPoint for custom AI generated contents. Can embed MS Excel charts and tables, Power BI Charts, images, audio, videos, urls, geospatial data and many more into slides. Customer support. Comes with Office 365. Automatic design generation.

Cons:

Cannot view embedded raw html file, except you intend to attach the file with it and open in a browser. Cannot be installed as stand alone.

Amanda
Realtor in US
Real Estate, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

"Microsoft PowerPoint: A Reliable Creative Tool with Minor Hiccups"

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: My experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been largely positive. It’s a versatile tool that strikes a good balance between simplicity and functionality, making it suitable for a wide range of purposes, from quick slides to professional presentations. I appreciate its creative features, such as templates, animations, and multimedia integration, which allow me to craft visually appealing content. However, it’s not without its challenges, like occasional performance issues with larger files and some limitations in design flexibility. Despite these minor drawbacks, PowerPoint remains my go-to platform for creating impactful and polished presentations, thanks to its reliability and ease of use.

Pros:

Microsoft PowerPoint stands out for its ease of use and creative flexibility. The intuitive interface makes designing presentations simple, while a variety of templates, animations, and multimedia features bring ideas to life. Its seamless integration with Microsoft 365 supports real-time collaboration, and the compatibility with Word and Excel enhances productivity. Features like presenter tools, custom slide designs, and professional templates make it perfect for any audience. PowerPoint combines creativity and functionality, making it my go-to tool for impactful presentations.

Cons:

While Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful tool, it has its drawbacks. Complex animations or heavy multimedia can make files laggy and challenging to manage. The design ideas feature, though helpful, can feel repetitive and limited in creativity. Additionally, certain advanced customization options can be time-consuming and less intuitive. Collaborating in real-time sometimes leads to version conflicts, and the lack of seamless integration with non-Microsoft platforms can be frustrating. Despite these issues, it remains a reliable presentation tool overall.

Lauren
Orenda in US
Management Consulting, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

(Still) Necessary, but not the most user-friendly program

3.0 6 months ago

Pros:

Some clients prefer using it. It's easy for them to use and make updates. Also, it integrates well with other Microsoft programs.

Cons:

Limitations of what you can do design-wise. Also if someone doesn't have the exact same setup for PowerPoint (version, settings, etc.) sometimes things don't display properly.

Anastasios
Data Science Manager in Australia
Higher Education, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best presentation software

5.0 3 months ago

Pros:

PowerPoint is great because it is easy enough to use for basic presentations, but it also provides some great advanced features to make your presentations look really professional!

Cons:

You need to invest some time and effort to learn the breadth of its advanced features.

Julius
Senior Technical Designer in Australia
Construction, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Powerpoint Rules

5.0 last month New

Comments: Microsoft Powerpoint is a software that I would continue to use for my presentation. Overall, Microsoft Powerpoint is one of the best software that I have use particularly when it comes to dynamic and vibrant presentations.

Pros:

I love using Microsoft Powerpoint and the thing I like the most with this product is its capabilities to create presentation that is above the basic form. It gives users the ability to create design and outlines when needed in presentation. Animations also help to add more substance to the presentation as is not just a static presentation but a more dynamic one.

Cons:

My least favorite feature of Microsoft Powerpoint is the limitation of design templates even for the past years and past versions. There were no additional template that a user could use that is different from the previous versions.

Noushad
Receptionist in India
Biotechnology, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Powerpoint is one of the solution for you

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: I use PowerPoint on a regular basis, much like coffee, because it makes it easier for me to quickly and accurately create laboratory reports for clients.
Creating a presentation for our clinical lab.

Pros:

PowerPoint's design features are easy to use and it help me to communication to customers without print-out

Cons:

Since I'm a scientist and want to produce lab reports for clients on a daily basis, that's the PDF generation.

Louie
Energy Consultant in UK
Environmental Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Must-have in the workplace

5.0 last month New

Comments: Powerpoint has been a very good all-rounder piece of software for collating and presenting information in the workplace

Pros:

Powerpoint makes it very easy to visualise ideas and present them to a team

Cons:

Some of the customisation options can be a bit janky, like the background options

Skyler
Freelance Social Media Specialist in US
Marketing & Advertising, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Sometimes Not Compatible

5.0 last month New

Comments: Overall I have used Microsoft PowerPoint on my occasions to create stunning presentations but since the files are not always compatible with the computers on which I present, I started using Google Slides instead. Since Google Slides is cloud-based I do not have the compatibility problem.

Pros:

I love using Microsoft PowerPoint to create custom presentations. You can easily import photos, videos, and more. It also offers great transitions and slides.

Cons:

Sometimes I will export a presentation but then if the computer I am presenting on doesn't have PowerPoint, I cannot open my presentation since it is not cloud based.

Ian
system technique in US
Retail, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

generates creativity

4.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: it facilitates the whole process of creating presentations in a very attractive way, being something interesting without becoming boring, of course it depends on the creativity that each person puts into it

Pros:

presentations through Microsoft PowerPoint are much more creative, giving a touch of good design and not being boring, it facilitates the whole process by having designed templates that make the content more summarized and better detailed, its ease of use makes everything efficient to do

Cons:

everything has been perfect and it has been very useful to me, I have had no problems

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Go to presentation hub!

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: Microsoft PowerPoint is my go to application for presentations. I love the designs and ease of use that PowerPoint offers.

Pros:

Amazing presentation application that has incredible features and designs to keep things interesting

Cons:

Again, I love all Microsoft office so nothing I cant point out that I dislike

Francis
Owner in Namibia
Accounting, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
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Navigating Excellence: A Comprehensive Review of Microsoft PowerPoint's Dynamic Features

4.0 11 months ago

Comments: Microsoft PowerPoint elevates my presentations. Intuitive features, seamless collaboration, and polished templates make it my go-to for impactful slides.

Pros:

Being a default program on Windows computers, most users are familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint from a young age, to the point where they can navigate it effortlessly. With a wide range of templates and effects, even the most mundane subjects can be transformed into something engaging. The user-friendly interface makes it easy to use without the need for tutorials.

Cons:

In my opinion, there is room for improvement in updating some of the templates to align with modern working styles.

응민
General Manager in South Korea
Environmental Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My friend. PPT

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: My experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been positive overall. It's user-friendly, making it easy to create professional presentations with templates and multimedia support. However, file size and compatibility across different versions can sometimes be challenging. despite these issues, PowerPoint has been essential for effectively communicating ideas in meetings and presentations, enhancing my professional communication skills significantly.

Pros:

What I like most about PowerPoint is its convenience and utility. As a 30-something professional, my daily schedule is packed, and I often don't have much time to prepare presentations. But thanks to PPT, I can breathe a bit easier. when an urgent matter arises and my boss or clients suddenly come to the office, I often need to create reports on the fly. I just open PowerPoint, browse through a few templates, and quickly find one that fits. With a few tweaks, I can have a clean, professional-looking presentation ready in no time. when it comes to team projects, PowerPoint is indispensable. collaborating in real-time with colleagues, adding comments, and working together seamlessly has made teamwork much more efficient. I recall a time when we were preparing for a major project, staying up all night making edits. Thanks to PowerPoint's collaboration features, we managed to finish everything quickly. PowerPoint is an essential tool in my work life. It helps me create impressive presentations despite a busy schedule, and for that, I'm really grateful.

Cons:

While the basic features are user-friendly, some of the more advanced features can be tricky to master. For someone who isn't very tech-savvy, this can be a bit daunting.

Israel
Israel
Bilingual Education Master in Ecuador
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

PowerPoint never ages

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

How practical it is and the way you can facilitate your job with its tools.

Cons:

Maybe the innovation because if you have a great product you must include new resources for users.

Janet
Freelancer in Philippines
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

FACTUAL REVIEWS OF "Microsoft PowerPoint"

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: It makes me feel in the world we have today. It will be the tool for better understanding and the key to our success.

Pros:

"PowerPoint is the best E-learning and Business presentation software. The software is easily operated and produces excellent professional presentation graphics program.

Cons:

PowerPoint can become slow and unresponsive when dealing with large, complex presentations. and the PPP sometimes display differently on different devices or platforms, leading to compatibility issues.

Benjamin
Benjamin
Manager Network Performance Analysis in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Hospital & Health Care, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft PowerPoint, The Presentation Guru

5.0 last year

Pros:

I love how quickly I can go from having a bunch of words and data to having a clean and simple presentation to help others learn from basic key points. Grammar checks, animations, shapes, text boxes, templates, and so many other features have made making presentations a simple and effective process for me as part of my daily workflow.

Cons:

I do feel that there are some templates that are outdated so it might be nice to do a clean sweep and assess which of the templates may need to be removed and potentially have a few new ones added.

Ramakrishna
Product Director in Portugal
Entertainment, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

One of the best presentation tool in the market!

5.0 11 months ago

Pros:

Microsoft PowerPoint's user-friendly interface makes it easy for me to create professional presentations. PowerPoint allows seamless integration of multimedia elements such as images, videos, and audio, enhancing the visual and auditory aspects of presentations. It also facilitates collaboration through features like co-authoring and real-time editing, enabling multiple users to work on a presentation simultaneously

Cons:

While the basic functions are user-friendly, mastering advanced features such as intricate animations or complex data visualisation requires more efforts. I wish there were wizards to handle this.

Lingen
Owner in Mozambique
Computer Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Microsoft PowerPoint Review: Pros & Cons 2023/24

4.0 last year

Comments: Generally speaking, a superb show instrument especially in the event that you have a hang of it. An exceptionally amazing asset when you arrive at more elevated levels of involvement like halfway or master client. Microsoft Powerpoint makes it simple to make outwardly staggering introductions. This apparatus is not difficult to utilize and has a natural connection point.

Pros:

- I adored the layouts, usefulness and the simple navigation.I cherished the mix of sound and video on the show that was great-The best and simple to download, makes introductions simple since slides are not difficult to redo, it's capacity to straightforwardly print each slide. Has progressed plans and has numerous layouts to browsed.-Simple to utilize, remembered for our Office Suite bundle and how much clean layouts accessible on the web and through them straightforwardly are magnificent.

Cons:

-The sharing piece and cooperative activities not really programmed- The most obviously awful thing about PowerPoint is the absence of imagination in the included formats. They are exceptionally exhausting and redundant.-There isn't a lot of I could do without about it with the exception of the issue of it not being viable with non-Windows frameworks. Blunders frequently happen that bad records or the show doesn't show as expected.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Essential for business and for presentations!

4.0 10 months ago

Comments: I think that PowerPoint is a must needed tool in the business and corporate world. Everyone uses it. It’s simple, effective and widely used.

Pros:

It is an easy collaborative tool. It is perfect for presentation. It is widely used in the corporate world. It is essential to use.

Cons:

I find that the video and link features are not that easy to manage.

Asjad
Sales Executive in Sri Lanka
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent software to make top-notch presentations

5.0 11 months ago

Pros:

I loved the user-friendly interface, useful features, and templates. I thought the presentation's audio-visual a combination was fantastic. The greatest slides are those that are easy to download and change, with the added benefit of being directly printable on each slide. has elegant layouts and a variety of template options. With the help of this software, learners of any skill level may follow along with slides that include text and images, no matter how complicated. The videos and graphics are very clever.

Cons:

Other than its incompatibility with non-Windows computers, there aren't many things about it that I dislike. Corrupt files or improperly displaying presentations are frequent causes of errors.

Nelson Jr.
Customer Service in Philippines
Telecommunications, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Power Point Reviews and Feedback

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: I would like also to provide commendation to the tool (Microsoft Power Point) since it has great features as well when creating the stunning presentations and this will more engage and convinsable to the clients while presenting to the unique brand of the business for products and/or services.

Pros:

What I like the most in Microsoft Power Point are user-friendly interface where it making accessible to the users of various skill levels. Additionally, the versatility, collaboration and presenter view wherein it allow the users to create wide presentations, make collaborative features like co-authoring when used in cloud based environments like Microsoft 365 and presenter view that allows the presenter to see the additional information on their screen.

Cons:

What I did least like in Microsoft Power Point is that an overused and predictable because of it's widely used, presentations created can be feel generic and predictable. In addition, the platform compatibility may also a huge impact to the presentation that may not worked when the latest version was installed versus from the previous older versions.

Ezra
Owner in US
Furniture, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Presentations Are A Breeze

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: PowerPoint is a necesity when making presentations at work. It cuts my time in half over word processing programs.

Pros:

I like how easy it is to change settings such as background color or change your font. Everything you need is right there in plain sight not hidden behind submenus.

Cons:

I dont like the lack of clip art that comes with the program. You can add more after install but it would be nice to have it in the base program.

iam
iam
Trainee in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Hardware, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Slide by Slide

4.0 11 months ago

Comments: For me as a user Microsoft PowerPoint is generally appreciated for its versatility and feature-rich environment, but user experiences can vary based on individual preferences and needs. that all

Pros:

it is very User-Friendly Interface PowerPoint has a relatively intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced users.

Cons:

Presentations with a significant amount of multimedia content, such as high-resolution images and videos, can result in large file sizes. This might be a concern when sharing or presenting over networks with limited bandwidth.

Nitheen
Software Developer in US
Computer Software, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great for creating presentations

5.0 6 months ago

Pros:

Presentations are very crucial for an explaining the concept to the team or to leadership. This tool has helped in creating the best slides and customizable templates and animations makes it even better aesthetically.

Cons:

Great tool to work and no complaints so far.

Ravi Teja
Master´s Student in Electronics Engineering in Germany
Automotive, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A good tool for a perfect presentation outcome.

4.0 last year

Comments: Best tool for creation of a presentation. I suggest this 99% to make a presentation more clear and good looking.

Pros:

Animation, 3D view objects, ease of use and almost each and every factor.

Cons:

Search and filter options are poor. There are more templates which might be a confusion to select. It would be better if there are better filter options.

Rachid
Sales executive in United Arab Emirates
Banking, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft PowerPoint

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: PowerPoint is an efficiently program that you can create edit and present your project.

Pros:

Collaboration tools because it helps to work with your team and share ideas

Cons:

image editing is also an important option in your PowerPoint presentation.