PowerPoint for the web
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What it is
PowerPoint for the web lets you create presentations in a browser, with changes saved automatically as you work. Multiple authors can edit a presentation at the same time, and you can open files stored on OneDrive, SharePoint, or Dropbox. It supports editing.pptx,.ppsx, and.odp files, and can open files up to 2 GB. Presentations can be downloaded as.pptx,.pdf,.odp, or JPEG images, with one image per slide. The free Microsoft PowerPoint plan costs nothing and includes web, iOS, and Android access, sharing and real-time collaboration, basic templates, fonts, icons and stickers, dictation and voice commands, and 5 GB of cloud storage. PowerPoint for the web also offers an embeddable player and restricted access control. The web editor cannot insert charts or equations; inserting video or audio files from a PC requires desktop PowerPoint.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- PowerPoint for the web lets users create presentations in a browser and save, edit, and share them online.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
- Audience
- Microsoft describes a free PowerPoint plan for one person and Microsoft 365 business plans that include PowerPoint for web and mobile.Read 9 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · powerpoint.cloud.microsoft
- Integrations
- PowerPoint for the web can open files stored on OneDrive, SharePoint, or Dropbox.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
- Security
- Microsoft says it secures data at rest and in transit and lets customers control their data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · powerpoint.cloud.microsoft
- Founded
- 1975Read 23 Sep 2026 · powerpoint.cloud.microsoft
- Auto-save
- PowerPoint for the web saves changes automatically as users work.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
- Collaboration
- Multiple authors can work simultaneously on a presentation in PowerPoint for the web.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
- Company founding
- Microsoft was founded in 1975.Read 9 Oct 2026 · news.microsoft.com
- Company headquarters
- Microsoft's corporate headquarters are in Redmond, Washington.Read 9 Oct 2026 · news.microsoft.com
- Exports
- Users can download presentations as .pptx, .pdf, .odp, or JPEG images, one image per slide.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
- Feature limits
- The web version cannot insert charts or equations, and users need desktop PowerPoint to insert video or audio files from their PC.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
- File size limit
- PowerPoint for the web can open files up to 2 GB in size.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
- Storage
- The free Microsoft PowerPoint plan includes 5 GB of cloud storage.Read 9 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
- Supported editing formats
- PowerPoint for the web supports editing .pptx, .ppsx, and .odp files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Automatically saves changes while you work
- Multiple authors can edit simultaneously
- Opens files from OneDrive, SharePoint, and Dropbox
- Exports to .pptx, .pdf, .odp, or JPEG
- Free plan includes 5 GB of cloud storage
Limits
- Cannot insert charts or equations in the web editor
- PC video and audio insertion requires desktop PowerPoint
Who it suits
It suits individuals who need browser-based presentation editing and sharing, including real-time collaboration and cloud storage. The free plan is for one person.
Verdict
PowerPoint for the web covers browser-based creation, editing, and sharing, with multiple supported formats and automatic saving. Check its chart, equation, and media insertion limits if those tools are central to your workflow.
Where Specifiction places it
- Presentation software#22 of 938.6
- Presentation Sharing Software#13 of 278.2