# Page 9 | Microsoft PowerPoint Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 9 - Is Microsoft PowerPoint the right Presentation solution for you? Explore 20851 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/reviews --- Microsoft PowerPoint 4.7 (20851) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 15th, 2026 # Page 9 - Reviews of Microsoft PowerPoint ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 201-225 of 20851 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use GL Giuseppe L. Tech Coordinator Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Helps me remain orderly with my notes" June 8, 2025 5.0 Pros I am able to create tidy and attractive business reports using PowerPoint. Team members collaborate on presentations and it’s useful for creating both technical descriptions and creative plans. Cons Presenting large images has proved to be difficult for me. The file grows too big to handle easily and file access and sharing become slow. Review Source HS Hussein S. Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Many great features" July 14, 2025 5.0 Pros Its really easy to learn which is great for beginners. It also offers many great features for users to take advantage of Cons It requires a subscription which means having to pay a costly yearly fee. It relies on having this subscription otherwise you cant use it Review Source LC Lataysha C. Owner Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerPoint Review" February 15, 2025 5.0 Overall, PowerPoint is a good tool for creating professional presentations. It’s easy to use, but sometimes it takes extra time to get the design just right. Pros I like how easy PowerPoint makes it to put together a clean and organized presentation. The templates and design tools help make everything look good without much effort. Cons One downside of PowerPoint is that it can be time-consuming to make a presentation look just right. Also, too many effects or animations can make it distracting instead of helpful. Review Source Nikola H. Research and Analytics Specialisy Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best slide-show software now" December 15, 2024 5.0 It's my go-to tool for professional presentations. I like how easy it is to showcase results of a research/analysis, with clean-looking visualizations and good colous-schemes. Pros It's a great slideshow tool that helps to create really professional presentations for clients. Easy interface, quick-to-learn, lots of options for visualizations, graphs, etc. Cons There are lots of different versions of PowerPoint and older .ppt files aren't really compatible with the new software - presentations often look really wonky. Review Source BW Bailey W. Student Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Still The Best Presentation Software Around" August 3, 2025 5.0 Pros \-Lots of templates available that suit pretty much any type of presentation someone would make. -Supports inserting all sorts of media such as images, videos and surprisingly even 3D models. -Performance is really lightweight, so able to use it on lower end pcs with no issues. Cons \-Lacking new transitions. It's had the same transitions for at least 10 years, and would be great to see some new ones added. -Lacking new animations. Pretty much the same scenario as above. Would be nice to see some new ones added, especially some advanced ones. Review Source MB Manish B. Chartered Accountant Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I can create stunning presentation with it easily." December 26, 2024 5.0 PowerPoint has allowed me to communicate ideas in an effective way, engage my audience, and deliver meaningful presentations. I can deliver my presentation in an interactive way in a classroom or a boardroom or virtually, but in PowerPoint I can use the tools and features that can deliver my message clear and memorable. Pros For years, PowerPoint has been my go-to presentation software. I like the flexibility of everything from simple slideshows to lively presentations, with animations, transitions and media elements. Presenter view including notes and timers allow me to keep organized and present confidently. Cons The layouts available in PowerPoint are quite vast, but it can be difficult to make boat-shaking visuals if you don't have a background in presentation design. Review Source LG Lyndsey G. Curriculum designer, teacher Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft PowerPoint: Still a Favorite" March 21, 2025 4.0 My overall experience with PowerPoint has been good, and I will continue to use as needed. Pros I love how easy it is to build presentations and manipulate the the text and images to the size and location they need to be. Cons Microsoft PowerPoint doesn’t have as many elements and templates to choose from as other programs I’ve used. Review Source SJ Suraj J. Embedded engineer Industrial Automation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Feature packed but unnecessary" April 30, 2025 3.0 Feature packed but unnecessary. Should provide way more ready made PPT / templates that user can just edit and customize for use Pros It has very high and Granular control over every part of the presentation and great transition effects Cons Though its has to many features but takes to much time and work just to complete single presentation Review Source IV Ismael V. Sales and Marketing Associate Executive Office Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing tool for business" May 3, 2025 5.0 Pros Easy to make slides. Good tool for business presentations. I use it everyday. Cons I like everything. Overall is an app with good features and easy to manage Review Source MN Melissa N. Owner Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Power point is Greta for presentations " June 28, 2025 5.0 Microsoft PowerPoint has been an amazing tool that I’ve used personally and professionally in order to display information in a visual and easy to consume way Pros It’s an amazing software for building presentations and organizing things and presenting them in a visual way. Cons Some of the templates can be generic and there is limited design freedom but that’s ok it’s still an easy way to put information into a visual format. Alternatives considered [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Reason for choosing Microsoft PowerPoint Its user friendly and well known by my coworkers Review Source JS Jon S. Sales Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "It’s a bit overwhelming" May 1, 2025 4.0 Pros I like how PowerPoint lets create presentations, simply, quick and with no extra feeds. We find several elements of shapes, animations, text and colors for pretty results Cons I don’t like the fact to find myself with layout changes of certain elements or colors that I hadn’t chosen for my editing Review Source SR Shelbie R. RN Quality Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Power Point helps education" March 20, 2025 5.0 I have been using ppt for a very long time and it has improved over the years with many more features now. Great for conferences, staff meetings, education Pros the ability to share education materials, customize, insert pictures/tables/graphs as needed and I really love that it will now add in graphics Cons That there is a learning curve for some people when getting started Review Source PSA P S A. Operations and Project Management Intern Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use but limits users to use their creativity" February 26, 2025 3.0 Great software to prepare presentations that are basic and would be better for newbies Pros The present mode is great and the main thing its easier to use for new users Cons There arent more templates and its lacks there by a lot. not just that, the animations are outdated as well Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Because canva got the best collection of templates and animations are top notch Review Source LH Luke H. Financial Advisor Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy showtime, bulky file weight" May 4, 2025 4.0 Overall, PowerPoint feels like a stage light that switch on fast and let you move the props how you like. Good for daily pitch decks and training slides Pros I love the canvas freedom—drag shapes, drop pics, add tiny motion, and everything answer right away. Slide Master help set style in one breath, and the design ideas panel throw layouts that save time when brain is empty Cons What bite me later is the weight: add big pictures or embed videos and the file grow heavy, start open slow, sometimes crash before saving. Review Source AP Amanda P. Realtor Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### ""Microsoft PowerPoint: A Reliable Creative Tool with Minor Hiccups"" November 25, 2024 5.0 My experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been largely positive. It’s a versatile tool that strikes a good balance between simplicity and functionality, making it suitable for a wide range of purposes, from quick slides to professional presentations. I appreciate its creative features, such as templates, animations, and multimedia integration, which allow me to craft visually appealing content. However, it’s not without its challenges, like occasional performance issues with larger files and some limitations in design flexibility. Despite these minor drawbacks, PowerPoint remains my go-to platform for creating impactful and polished presentations, thanks to its reliability and ease of use. Pros Microsoft PowerPoint stands out for its ease of use and creative flexibility. The intuitive interface makes designing presentations simple, while a variety of templates, animations, and multimedia features bring ideas to life. Its seamless integration with Microsoft 365 supports real-time collaboration, and the compatibility with Word and Excel enhances productivity. Features like presenter tools, custom slide designs, and professional templates make it perfect for any audience. PowerPoint combines creativity and functionality, making it my go-to tool for impactful presentations. Cons While Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful tool, it has its drawbacks. Complex animations or heavy multimedia can make files laggy and challenging to manage. The design ideas feature, though helpful, can feel repetitive and limited in creativity. Additionally, certain advanced customization options can be time-consuming and less intuitive. Collaborating in real-time sometimes leads to version conflicts, and the lack of seamless integration with non-Microsoft platforms can be frustrating. Despite these issues, it remains a reliable presentation tool overall. Review Source KW Ken W. Owner Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft PowerPoint is Amazing" April 10, 2025 5.0 Awesome, I love this program and use it for both school and work Pros I can create exactly what I need for my company Cons There is nothing that I do not like about Microsoft PowerPoint Review Source JJ Joshua J. Account Executive Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerPoint for Sales" June 4, 2025 5.0 Pros PowerPoint is the absolute standard for both internal and external presentations. Whether for value propositions, business reviews, or whatever, it's the go to. Cons The learning curve for Excel can be a tad steep for those without prior experience. But there is a myriad of resources available to help hone the skill required. Review Source SD SHERIN D. freelancer Program Development Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My personal opinion on the program" April 28, 2025 5.0 My experience with it for years was very very very wonderful. I used to work on it in all daily tasks also in my job. It is easy to use and I specialize in creating presentations, so it is wonderful, really wonderful. Pros Great, all the tools are available to make a professional presentation, and it also has attractive templates. Cons Honestly, I did not suffer in this program as long as I specialize in writing texts. Review Source TA Talha A. Associate Professor Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Make visually engaging slides from complex information" June 3, 2025 5.0 Pros PowerPoint enables me to put together presentations containing images, text and charts with relative ease. My presentations can now be very dynamic and hold audience attention better by their ability to insert multimedia files and animate slides. Cons Sometimes PowerPoint will stop working properly or even crash unexpectedly in the middle of workflow. Review Source JL Jaela L. Operations Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overall a big fan of PowerPoint" June 9, 2025 4.0 Pros The possibilities are truly endless with what you are able to accomplish with Microsoft PowerPoint. From simple to complex, it has it all. Cons My least favorite part about Microsoft PowerPoint are the templates that are available. A lot of the ones that they have our outdated as far as appearances go. Review Source Doug S. Technology Services Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerPoint is still the standard" November 27, 2018 5.0 Pros Microsoft PowerPoint is still the assumed presentation software of choice. Everyone knows how to run it. Cons Maybe cost, because Office Libre or others are free. Review Source NC Nantachai C. Head Clerk Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Designing historically interesting slides with few efforts" June 23, 2025 5.0 Pros PowerPoint design tool suggests the layout enhancements automatically, thus saving me time on formatting. The Presenter View is also very helpful to me in controlling my speaker notes in live presentation in a discrete way. Cons It is tedious to customize the charts because some formats are hidden in menus. The application sometimes crashes when embedding videos of high resolutions. Review Source AP Amee P. Educational Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to Use" June 6, 2025 5.0 Pros There are a ton of features. You can customize so much and make presentations the way you need them to be. Working in a school with different children, this is perfect. Cons There is nothing I dislike about this software. Because of the ease of use, it is perfect for all my needs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best software for instant business presentation creation" January 4, 2025 5.0 overall i used microsoft powerpoint for all our business presentations to interal managers and external clients as well, microsoft powerpont has also gave me to many ready made templates i just edited those and created many of the presentations and it made my job very easy and i saved around 1-2 hours for each presentations i made on microsoft powerpoint Pros microsoft powerpoint animations effects, slides format suggestions and clip art are the best features i liked in this software. also there is no limitations for creating number of slides for the presentation is also good thing. Cons there is no AI features in this software, they need to integrate chatgpt or similar apps so that it will be easier to use. Review Source LG Leonard G. Pharmacy Technician Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My review about Microsoft PowerPoint" June 2, 2025 5.0 Microsoft PowerPoint has been an awesome app so far. I always use it to prepare my presentation at office. Very good app ! Pros Effective communication It’s customizable It is easy to create Sharing and collaboration I like its multimedia capabilities Cons Information overload Distraction ads Technical problems Presentation can become monotonous and unengaging Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Presentation](https://www.capterra.com/presentation-software/)[Productivity](https://www.capterra.com/productivity-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.