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Free intuitive presentation creator with attractive visuals and lightweight performance, though sharing options are limited

Free intuitive presentation creator with attractive visuals and lightweight performance, though sharing options are limited

Vote (637 votes)

Program license Free

Developer prezi

Version 2.14.2.0

Works under Windows

Vote

(637 votes)

Developer

prezi

Works under

Windows

Program license

Free

Version

2.14.2.0

Pros

  • Simple editing and customization options for each Prezi.
  • Prezi is quite intuitive and couldn't be easier to use.
  • It's a free, attractive alternative to using PowerPoint.

Cons

  • Lackluster exporting and sharing options for users.
  • Automatic Pro version trial is somewhat deceptive.
  • Some menu options can be counterintuitive at times.

Prezi Desktop allows users to create and edit presentations in a well-designed environment. At first glance, potential users will see the program for what it is: a free version of Microsoft PowerPoint. The program doesn't necessarily copy PowerPoint, but it's designed to accomplish the same goal of creating presentations. Prezi comes with a number of nice features as well as a great user interface. At the very least, Prezi stands as a good alternative to Microsoft's presentation software.

A Program With Many Benefits...

Upon launching Prezi, users should notice how well the program is designed. Everything looks good and works as intended. Users will understand right away how to create a presentation and how to use the various editing features. Prezi succeeds by sticking to a simple, intuitive layout that never becomes too confusing. During everyday use, menu layouts and other buttons make sense. The layout is better than PowerPoint in some ways.

It doesn't hurt that presentations created through Prezi look incredible. Prezis, as they're referred to in program, look incredible with time and attention. While using the program, a user can make presentations that rival, and even exceed, what's possible in PowerPoint. A good-looking Prezi doesn't have to take hours to create, either. Everything in the program is designed for speed and effortlessness, which works well here.

Compared to PowerPoint, Prezi holds some advantages and some disadvantages. The program runs in a more lightweight manner and doesn't use as many resources. Quite a few customization options for PowerPoint slides are available. However, PowerPoint offers a larger selection of options. Microsoft's presentation solution is also better supported and comes with fewer bugs or glitches, which is to be expected.

...A Program With A Couple Of Downsides

First and foremost, the biggest issue with Prezi concerns its Pro version. All of the features in the program are excellent, but the Pro version is enabled upon installation. Users are given all features at once without an explanation as to what is a Pro feature and what is a free feature. Such a practice is a little deceptive. Otherwise, Prezi also features lackluster sharing and exporting features compared to similar programs.

Is Prezi Worth The Download?

Without a doubt, users should consider installing Prezi for their presentation creation needs. Perhaps PowerPoint is the only comparable program, and Microsoft's solution can come at a steep price over time. Prezi is 100% free with an optional Pro version. In the end, Prezi will work well for the average user, and even power users will find features to love here. Creating a presentation doesn't have to become a struggle, and Prezi helps keep things simple.

Pros

  • Simple editing and customization options for each Prezi.
  • Prezi is quite intuitive and couldn't be easier to use.
  • It's a free, attractive alternative to using PowerPoint.

Cons

  • Lackluster exporting and sharing options for users.
  • Automatic Pro version trial is somewhat deceptive.
  • Some menu options can be counterintuitive at times.

Pros

  • Strong Presentations
  • Simple Customizations
  • No Presentation Skills Required

Cons

  • Slow Tasks
  • Limited Sharing/Exporting Options
  • Pro Trial

Prezi Desktop is a piece of software that helps you create presentations that would impress anyone in a professional setting. In the simplest terms, this app is like PowerPoint, except it's free and lacks some of the more advanced functionality.

With Prezi, you can make slideshows with as much professionalism or the strongest casual undertones you prefer. Each presentation is called a 'prezi' by the software, and you can add your own information, video, and audio to your presentations. They can be organized in any way you wish to make them ideally logical, and you can use the software to help share your creations.

If you want to start with a blank project, you certainly can, or you can use one of the many brilliant templates that Prezi comes with. Those who have never created a presentation with the software are advised to start off with a template to help with the learning process. If you want to add images, voiceovers, or video, you can do so.

After the first draft is complete, you can edit the presentation to make it perfect. You can select individual elements that you want to change, and you can see all the editing options when you click on the element.

On the left of the app screen is a presentation path for your current project. This lets you see a brief preview of the entire presentation and how the app will progress through each element. This tool can be quite helpful for gauging the overall efficacy of a presentation from start to finish.

One slightly annoying feature of Prezi is that when you install the software, it places you in a free trial of the Pro version as opposed to directly into the free version. This is nice in that it allows you to see what the full version of the app can really do, but the app doesn't tell you what aspects will be removed if you choose to go with the free option. If you do keep the free option, you'll be able to use the Prezi Cloud, but you won't have much space to use. Your Prezis will also be publicly available.

Anyone with a bit of experience creating presentations in one app or another should have no trouble using this software. The are online tutorials and an expansive help tool built-in to the software if you need it.

PowerPoint was the industry standard for many years in the category of presentation development, and while that is still relatively true, there are some competitors out there and Prezi is one of them. The software is intuitive and fresh, and it generates excellent presentations. Even if you want to create a presentation with a lot of material and numerous effects, the software can handle it easily.

Pros

  • Strong Presentations
  • Simple Customizations
  • No Presentation Skills Required

Cons

  • Slow Tasks
  • Limited Sharing/Exporting Options
  • Pro Trial

Pros

  • A complete presentation development environment
  • Excellent assistance provided for new users
  • Supports adding audio and video files

Cons

  • Lacks the professional polish of PowerPoint
  • Internet required for some functionality

Prezi Desktop is a versatile environment for creating slideshow presentations.

If you need to create presentations for business or educational purposes, then Prezi Desktop is a solid option and a reasonable alternative to PowerPoint, which sets the bar for all such software. This is a complete development environment for presentations. You can create complete presentations from scratch, and you can take advantage of templates, color schemes, and other premade material.

The presentations created in Prezi Desktop aren’t limited to just basic slideshows. You can include video as well as still images, and audio that plays in the background and/or at specific moments can be included as well. The suite comes with a wide selection of premade templates, and you can also create and share your own templates for future use. Prezi Desktop also uses the concept of color schemes, which you can use to give a presentation an attractive and uniform aesthetic, but you can also set each detail on an individual basis if you choose.

Prezi Desktop may be among the best options for users who are new to presentation creation. The application provides a guided creation tool that will walk you through every step of the process. Not only does this guide cover concepts specific to this program but general presentation concepts as well.

Prezi Desktop is a hybrid desktop application and web service. You can create a free account, but full access will require a subscription. Features like templates and color schemes are only available through the web service, so an Internet connection is required for them. PowerPoint, on the other hand, will let you access all features, outside of the cloud storage, offline. Other issues compared to PowerPoint is that Prezi Desktop and the presentations don’t have the same level of professional polish PowerPoint does. You’ll also find that Prezi Desktop is a bit slower with certain operations, and that could be a problem in professional environments.

Pros

  • A complete presentation development environment
  • Excellent assistance provided for new users
  • Supports adding audio and video files

Cons

  • Lacks the professional polish of PowerPoint
  • Internet required for some functionality

Pros

  • Tools are easy to use
  • Slides can be seen on the left side of the screen
  • Video and audio can be added to presentation

Cons

  • Not as many options as other presentation programs

Create stunning presentations with Prezi Desktop.

This is a program that allows you to make presentations that will captivate the audience. The tools are easy to use, and there is a bit of help if you aren't sure of how to arrange the display. Prezi Desktop is ideal for students who need to make a presentation for the class in order to summarize an essay or for employees who need to make a presentation to a group of co-workers. It can also be used by teachers and employers, as there are several functions that can help to get across main ideas in a concise manner.

A simple presentation can be made, or you can make something with a lot of detail that is comparable to a professional slideshow. Audio and video can be added to complete the project. Once the project is completed, the program allows you to easily save it before sharing with others.

Several templates are available if you are new to creating presentations or if you just want something simple. There are also blank pages so that you can let your imagination run free. If you use the blank pages as a canvas, you should already have an idea as to what you want the presentation to look like as this will make it easier to add the wording and the pictures. There are several fonts available and numerous sizes for the letters. Numerous pictures are already available with the program, or you can find pictures online to use on each page. There isn't a limit to the number of pages that you can make, but once you get over about 10 or 15, the program does tend to slow down, which can make it take longer to finish and load your presentation.

Pros

  • Tools are easy to use
  • Slides can be seen on the left side of the screen
  • Video and audio can be added to presentation

Cons

  • Not as many options as other presentation programs