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Apple Keynote

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Spec score 8.6 #21 of 93 in Presentation software

What it is

Apple Keynote is presentation software for creating, editing, viewing, and sharing slides. Its core functions, including real-time collaboration, do not require a subscription. The app includes Apple-designed themes, illustration tools, and a customizable presenter display; on Mac, presenter notes and controls can appear in a separate window during video conferences. Multiple presenters can take turns controlling a slideshow. Keynote imports and edits Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and exports to PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, movies, and image files. Presentations can be shared publicly or with specific people through iCloud or Box, and iCloud-shared files can be up to 4 GB. Keynote is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, with PC access through iCloud.com. Apple Creator Studio costs what you agree with the maker, billed monthly, and adds premium content and features such as presenter-note generation and slide layout cleanup. Some Creator Studio features require an Apple Intelligence-capable device. Writing Tools and Image Playground provide text and image assistance.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
App Store pricing
The app is listed as free with in-app purchases.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Apple Intelligence
Writing Tools and Image Playground provide text and image assistance.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Content Hub
Subscribers can access photos, graphics, illustrations, and Apple-curated collections in Content Hub.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Desktop app
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Free core features
Creating, viewing, editing, and real-time collaboration do not require a subscription.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Illustration tools
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Intelligence requirement
Some Apple Creator Studio features require an Apple Intelligence-capable device.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Mobile app
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Multi-presenter slideshows
Presenters can take turns controlling a presentation in multi-presenter slideshows.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
PowerPoint export
Presentations can be exported to Microsoft PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, movies, and image files.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
PowerPoint import
Keynote can import and edit Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Presentation design
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Presenter controls
Presenter notes and controls can appear in a separate window on Mac during video conferences.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.apple.com
Presenter display
Keynote provides a customizable presenter display for rehearsal and presentation.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Real-time collaboration
Users can collaborate in real time and see a list of changes from others.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Shared file limit
iCloud-shared files can be up to 4 GB.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Sharing integrations
Presentations can be shared publicly or with specific people using iCloud or Box.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Subscription bundle
Apple Creator Studio includes Keynote plus several creative apps and premium features.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Support channels
Support includes user guides, Apple Communities, the Support app, and guided help.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.apple.com
Supported devices
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and PC through iCloud.com.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Theme library
Keynote offers a wide variety of Apple-designed themes and subscriber-only themes.Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Free Keynote Free Creating, viewing, editing, and real-time collaboration do not require a subscription. Create, view, and edit presentations · Real-time collaboration · Apple-designed themes · Export presentations Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Apple Creator Studio Priced on request billed monthly Premium content in Keynote · AI-powered features · Presenter-note generation · Slide layout cleanup Premium content and intelligence features require the subscription; some features require an Apple Intelligence-capable device. Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Keynote Free Free Creating, viewing, editing, and real-time collaboration do not require a subscription. Read 27 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Core creation and editing require no subscription.
  • Imports and edits PowerPoint presentations.
  • Exports to PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, movies, and images.
  • Supports public or specific-person sharing through iCloud or Box.

Limits

  • Some Creator Studio features require a capable device.
  • iCloud-shared files are limited to 4 GB.
  • Apple Creator Studio costs what you agree with the maker, billed monthly.

Who it suits

Keynote suits people creating presentations on Apple devices or through iCloud.com on a PC. It may also fit teams that need collaboration, PowerPoint file handling, or presenter controls.

Verdict

Keynote provides presentation creation and collaboration without a subscription, plus several export formats and presenter tools. Consider whether its Apple-focused device support and optional Creator Studio features suit your needs.

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