Tuesday Tech Tools: 16 Presentation Tools
/Beautiful.ai
Quickly make beautiful slides with these graphic tools. Slightly different workflow than PowerPoint so it takes a little time getting used to but more fun. Free.
Brainshark
Convert existing PowerPoints slide presentations into an online video. Easy to use. fee for some options.
Bunkr
Collects visual content and organize it into slides. Like Evernote for formatting presentations. Built for speedy, easy assembly though not as flexible as Prezi. The HTML5 presentation works on computers, phones and tablets. Allows for multiple users to work on the same presentation (like Google Docs). Free unless you want to space to store more than two presentations, though you can download them in PDF or PPT.
Flipsnack (formally SlideSnack)
Record your PDFs as an audio-visual slidecast. Basic features are free, more options for purchase.
Google Docs Presentations
Create presentations inside Google Docs. Free with collaborative editing but more limited than PowerPoint.
Keynote
For Mac users, compatible with iPhone and iPad.
Ludus
Presentation app focused on simple formatting. Turns PDFs into flipbooks. Add text, photos, videos. $14.99 a month.
Mmhmm
Makes video presentations for video conference meetings. Easily superimpose a resizable version of yourself over photos, videos and slides and share a live feed. Fun tools like laser pointers and filters. There is an educational discount. $12 a month.
Mobile Mouse
Use Your phone to Give a presentation. Phone app will control computer. Free version with limited features. MobileMouse Pro, $2.99 for iPad or Android or iOS $1.99.
Paste
A product of WeTransfer to quickly create slide decks. Limited options compared to PowerPoint or Keynote but inexpensive. $9.99 a year.
Pitch*
Embed pre-recorded videos inside of presentations. Customize video sizes, shapes, and positioning for each slide. Free $8 a month for more options.
PowerPoint
The ubiquitous Microsoft presentation program that’s still easy to use (although often poorly used) for creating slides. $159.99, less with Microsoft 360.
Prezi*
Slide creator. Alternative to PowerPoint. Use 3-D zoom and turn your slides into a cinematic experience.
Screencast-O-Matic
Screencasts can be shared on YouTube, embedded in websites, and accessed online.
Screencastify*
Chrome extension that records a computer screen. Videos are saved on your Google Drive account. Allows the user to record the desktop or record audio. Free.
SlideShare*
Popular resentation tool owned by LinkedIn. Use documents, PDFs and video to create webinars, audio presentations, for online lectures etc. Solid analytics for free. Watch a slide show about SlideShare here.