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What is Microsoft PowerPoint?

PowerPoint is a Microsoft on-premise presentation solution that lets professionals create, edit and share slides with team members, external clients and other stakeholders. Administrators can track changes made by team members and insert embedded animations, tables, shapes, icons, images, 3D objects and other elements within PowerPoint decks. Managers can use customizable themes and templates to design presentations with transitions.

Who Uses Microsoft PowerPoint?

On-premise customizable presentation solution that helps organizations of all size create and modify presentations with templates, themes, clipart, audio & video integration, cloud-storage and more.

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Reviews of Microsoft PowerPoint

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.5

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Nikola
Nikola
Research and Analytics Specialisy in Poland
Verified LinkedIn User
Management Consulting, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best slide-show software now

5.0 last month New

Comments: It's my go-to tool for professional presentations. I like how easy it is to showcase results of a research/analysis, with clean-looking visualizations and good colous-schemes.

Pros:

It's a great slideshow tool that helps to create really professional presentations for clients. Easy interface, quick-to-learn, lots of options for visualizations, graphs, etc.

Cons:

There are lots of different versions of PowerPoint and older .ppt files aren't really compatible with the new software - presentations often look really wonky.

Samaria
None in US
Internet, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

PowerPoint review

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: My overall experience with PowerPoint is that it is great! It gets the job done!

Pros:

I like that you could do so much with PowerPoint!

Cons:

I think that the graphics and in the art function should be better.

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 7 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.

Thorsten
Chief of office of Airworthiness in Switzerland
Airlines/Aviation, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Presentations

4.0 2 weeks ago New

Pros:

Microsoft PowerPoint is always upgraded and new features are always added or improved on which makes workflow good and enjoyable.

Cons:

Microsoft PowerPoint is always easier than other software due to it's compatibility.

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 2 months 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.

Manish
Chartered Accountant in US
Financial Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I can create stunning presentation with it easily.

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: PowerPoint has allowed me to communicate ideas in an effective way, engage my audience, and deliver meaningful presentations. I can deliver my presentation in an interactive way in a classroom or a boardroom or virtually, but in PowerPoint I can use the tools and features that can deliver my message clear and memorable.

Pros:

For years, PowerPoint has been my go-to presentation software. I like the flexibility of everything from simple slideshows to lively presentations, with animations, transitions and media elements. Presenter view including notes and timers allow me to keep organized and present confidently.

Cons:

The layouts available in PowerPoint are quite vast, but it can be difficult to make boat-shaking visuals if you don't have a background in presentation design.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Best software for instant business presentation creation

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: overall i used microsoft powerpoint for all our business presentations to interal managers and external clients as well, microsoft powerpont has also gave me to many ready made templates i just edited those and created many of the presentations and it made my job very easy and i saved around 1-2 hours for each presentations i made on microsoft powerpoint

Pros:

microsoft powerpoint animations effects, slides format suggestions and clip art are the best features i liked in this software. also there is no limitations for creating number of slides for the presentation is also good thing.

Cons:

there is no AI features in this software, they need to integrate chatgpt or similar apps so that it will be easier to use.

Matej
Matej
Assistant Director in Slovenia
Verified LinkedIn User
Media Production, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great for interactive presentations!

4.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: I am a happy user. I can easily build a presentation using the templates and design ideas.

Pros:

It is easy to build a presentation from scratch. My favourite feature, although, is the Slido plugin for interactive presentations.

Cons:

When most presentations in the organisation are made with Powerpoint, it is hard to stand out or surprise.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Go to presentation hub!

5.0 2 months ago

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

Rita Carla Francesca
Rita Carla Francesca
Teacher in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Publishing, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great for slide presentation, but a bit tricky on the creating side

4.0 4 weeks ago New

Pros:

Its integration with Microsoft 365 environment is very convenient.

Cons:

Formatting can be tricky sometimes, especially with complicated slides. A slip of your finger might mean an object ends up somewhere else and mess up what you've done so far.

Leandrea
Cyber Security in US
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

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Very Easy Trusted Product

5.0 last year

Comments: Love PowerPoint it will always be my go to presentation software.

Pros:

I have used this product for a long time. I remember it being one of my first editing software's for my videos.

Cons:

Adding Large pictures could be a little easier than dragging and dropping. There may be a much faster what that I don't know about though.

Margaret
Company Owner in US
E-Learning, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

PowerPoint for professional video and Presentations.

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: I have made a great income selling my videos and using the videos to sell my own books and to advertise my website. The software has never lost it's value and quality over the many years that I have used it. I use the product on a daily bases. I also use it to enhance my personal images, for cutting them and restyling them. I can't do business without it!

Pros:

I have used Microsoft PowerPoint for over 15 years to make videos for my author video production company. The tools available have given me the ability to make high quality videos that are unique to my customer's books that get results. It's very easy to use as well. I also use it for my courses.

Cons:

I wish that it offered more video transitions available.

Noxolo
Noxolo
Tutor in South Africa
Verified LinkedIn User
Accounting, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft PowerPoint Experience

4.0 10 months ago

Pros:

Microsoft PowerPoint captivates me with its array of features, such as robust text editing capabilities that allow for seamless formatting and alignment of text boxes, enhancing the visual appeal of my presentations. The offline presenting feature is a boon, ensuring I can confidently deliver my presentations even in environments with limited internet access. Additionally, the customizable templates empower me to create stunning presentations swiftly, while the search and filter functionalities streamline navigation, saving me precious time.

Cons:

While Microsoft PowerPoint offers various valuable features, its reporting and analytics capabilities feel somewhat limited compared to specialized tools, leaving room for improvement in detailed data analysis. Furthermore, the data extraction process can be complex when dealing with large datasets, potentially hindering efficiency.

Shivangi
Student in India
Higher Education, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Review on the features of Microsoft powerpoint

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: The overall experience is 9 out of 10. In my opinion, microsoft powerpoint is more worthy than any other applications similar to it.

Pros:

The editing features are amazing and easy to use. It is more easier to insert image in your presentation on Microsoft office in comparison to other applications.

Cons:

The offline features are good as well but a little bit complicated to use sometimes.

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 11 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.

Grachiell
Sales Representative in Philippines
Wholesale, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The Microsoft Powerpoint make a mark in the market.

5.0 12 months ago

Comments: Its good and efficient. It can help a lot of students, professor, coaches and businessman. It's a software for presentations that adds animations, films, and other visual elements to make a presentation more engaging and dynamic. The task can be done with this easy platform. And the job become well done because there is an efficiency in their work.

Pros:

It enables the ability of all persons around the world in editing and presenting of works. It also improves the work of different people from all walks of life. It has a value that can help a lot of people. Along with Word, Excel, and other office productivity tools, it comes as a regular part of the company's Microsoft Office suite software that contributes a lot to the businessman, professors, students and etc. Slides are used in the program to deliver multimedia-rich content.

Cons:

The Microsoft Powerpoint gives an impact yet other people become too dependent on the slides that they are presenting. And it also high in technical problems because of too much platforms that can be used inside of it.

Hannah
HR and Accounting Specialist in US
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Microsoft PowerPoint is a wonderful tool for Presentations

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: I use Microsoft PowerPoint each month to put together the slides for our monthly firm-wide meeting presentations. The product creates a professional easy to use presentation. I love how collaborative it is and how I can easily upload slides to the deck that colleagues have created.

Pros:

I love how collaborative Microsoft PPT is and how I can easily upload slides to the deck that colleagues have created. I like that it has suggested layouts making it easy and efficient to create a connected and professional presentation

Cons:

I wish some of the features were easier to use like videos and audio when presenting in Teams. The longer I use the product the more I love it and the easier it is to use.

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 2 months ago

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

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.

Shola
Shola
Internship in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The world’s best presentation app

5.0 last year

Comments: I have not seen any system application as efficient in presentation as Microsoft PowerPoint, it is unarguably the best for official presentation.

Pros:

It gives me so much room to explore my creativity. I tend to innovate more whenever I present my ideas on PowerPoint because it allows for easy brainstorming by members of a team.

Cons:

It cannot contain much text like Microsoft word

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

An Industry Leading Product

5.0 last year

Comments: As a freelancer I can confidently and return time again to PowerPoint to confidently showcase my work and promote my best projects online/offline.With new features being added with competitive pricing PowerPoint has been and will continue to be my go to product

Pros:

If you are a novice , complete beginner or a seasoned pro the detail in this software guides with clear and easy instruction to ensure you always experience the best outcome for your project. The extended library of tools allows full in control content creation giving satisfaction of professional results every time.With new features-image editor and more your whole experience using this software to create your presentation is guaranteed satisfaction

Cons:

Although pricing was in line with competitors to give priority in this market I felt it could be priced slightly lower which would attract higher sales and continued development. There currently is no auto-adjust feature

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

Presentations Are A Breeze

5.0 5 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.

Amin
Assistant Professor in US
Higher Education, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

great for presentations

4.0 4 months ago

Pros:

It's easy to make power point presentation and mange the slides content.

Cons:

sometimes if the file has lots of large figures, the powerpoint will slow down. Also, when using the suggested designs for the slides, it is not possible to edit the size of images

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 last year

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.

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 last year

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.