LibreOffice Impress

Spec sheet

What it does

LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite whose Impress component creates multimedia presentations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · libreoffice.org

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · libreoffice.org

Integrations

GetApp reviewers most frequently cite Google Drive as a LibreOffice integration, rating that integration 4.4 out of 5.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Headquarters

Berlin, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · libreoffice.org

Founded

2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · libreoffice.org

Animations and transitions

Slides support individual-object animations and transitions between slides, with automatic or manual timing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · books.libreoffice.org

API and SDK

The LibreOffice SDK exposes the UNO component model, libraries, headers, IDL files and tools for external programs and extensions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · api.libreoffice.org

App Store availability

The Mac App Store listing says there are not enough ratings to display an overview and notes that Java-based extensions do not work in that build.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Company facts

The Document Foundation is a nonprofit software organization founded in 2010, headquartered in Berlin, and listed by LinkedIn at 2–10 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Desktop app

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · libreoffice.org

Developer documentation

The SDK includes API reference material, a Developer's Guide with examples, Java and C++ runtime references, and sample repositories.Read 14 Oct 2026 · api.libreoffice.org

Documentation coverage

The documentation site provides updated Impress guides in browser and PDF formats, with source files and translations in many languages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · documentation.libreoffice.org

Drawing and diagrams

Impress includes drawing and diagramming tools, Fontwork text effects and 3D scene capabilities.Read 14 Oct 2026 · us.libreoffice.org

Editing views

Impress provides Normal, Outline, Notes, Handout and Slide Sorter views for presentation creation and organization.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

File compatibility

LibreOffice supports OpenDocument formats plus Microsoft DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT and PPTX files and PDF export.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Illustration tools

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · libreoffice.org

Impress formats

Impress uses OpenDocument Presentation files and can open PowerPoint presentations or export to PPT.Read 14 Oct 2026 · books.libreoffice.org

Latest release

LibreOffice 26.8.1 was released October 8, 2026 as the latest feature branch bug-fix release.Read 14 Oct 2026 · libreoffice.org

Licence

The main LibreOffice code is released under Mozilla Public License 2.0, while included components may use other open-source licences.Read 14 Oct 2026 · libreoffice.org

Limit: Android viewer editing

The official Android Viewer labels editing experimental and reviewers report laggy zooming, scrolling and weak spreadsheet functionality.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Limit: G2 interface and performance

G2 reviewers report an older interface, occasional breaks or lag in heavy animated presentations, fewer features than PowerPoint and unsupported formats.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: GetApp polish and interoperability

GetApp analysis reports an outdated design, learning curve for advanced functions, formatting inconsistencies and weaker compatibility with complex Microsoft documents.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Limit: Trustpilot usability complaints

Trustpilot complaints describe unpredictable layout changes, table behavior, poor help and difficult file operations despite the free price.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Limit: TrustRadius collaboration and responsiveness

TrustRadius reviewers mention slower startup or UI responsiveness, limited advanced spreadsheet functions, difficult collaboration and a missing email client.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

macOS requirements

macOS builds require macOS 11 or newer, Intel or Apple silicon, 512 MB RAM and up to 800 MB disk space.Read 14 Oct 2026 · libreoffice.org

Mobile app

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · libreoffice.org

Notable project activity

LinkedIn reports that 309 developers contributed 11,464 commits from July 2025 through June 2026, including volunteers, Foundation staff and ecosystem companies.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Online deployment limit

LibreOffice Online displays a no-support warning above 10 simultaneously open documents or 20 connections.Read 14 Oct 2026 · es.libreoffice.org

Praise: G2 usability and value

G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the easy interface, templates, broad functions, free licensing and PowerPoint compatibility.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Praise: GetApp value and compatibility

GetApp reviewers value LibreOffice's free pricing, cross-platform operation, multiple formats and coverage of everyday office work.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Praise: TrustRadius cost and capability

TrustRadius reviewers commonly praise the free open-source model, Microsoft compatibility, lightweight design, customization and templates.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Presentation design

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · libreoffice.org

Presenter Console

Presenter Console on multiple displays shows the current and next slides, speaker notes and a presentation timer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · books.libreoffice.org

Rating on Chrome Web Store

3.4 out of 5 from 125 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com

Rating on G2

4.1 out of 5 from 28 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on GetApp

4.3 out of 5 from 2,228 verified reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Rating on Google Play

3.7 out of 5 from 10.1K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rating on Trustpilot

2.9 out of 5 from 69 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Rating on TrustRadius

9 out of 10 from 145 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

SDK language bindings

Official SDK bindings are provided for Basic, Java, Python and C++ on supported platforms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · api.libreoffice.org

Security advisories

The October 5, 2026 advisories list arbitrary file-write, SSRF, information-leak and remote-code-execution issues fixed in versions 26.2.5 and 26.8.0.Read 14 Oct 2026 · libreoffice.org

Self-hosted web

LibreOffice Online can be self-hosted for browser editing and collaboration but requires external file storage, authentication and scalable infrastructure.Read 14 Oct 2026 · es.libreoffice.org

Slide-show controls

Slide shows can run full screen or in a window, loop automatically, hide slides and use custom slide sequences.Read 14 Oct 2026 · books.libreoffice.org

System requirements

Windows support covers Windows 10/11 and Server 2012–2022 with 256 MB RAM and up to 1.5 GB disk space.Read 14 Oct 2026 · libreoffice.org

Template library

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · libreoffice.org

Templates

Impress includes master-slide designs and supports downloading additional templates from the LibreOffice repository.Read 14 Oct 2026 · us.libreoffice.org

Plans and prices

Every LibreOffice Impress plan and price →

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