Microsoft PowerPoint review
A mature, cross-platform slide editor with Copilot, brand controls, and collaboration.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
PowerPoint is presentation software for creating, editing, presenting, and sharing slide decks, with web, desktop, and mobile apps. Copilot can generate presentations from prompts, outlines, pasted text, and supported files, then help refine slide text, layouts, visuals, and speaker notes. It suits power users who need AI-assisted slide work alongside established editing and collaboration tools across devices.
PowerPoint for the web is available free online. Microsoft 365 Personal includes the desktop app, Copilot, 1 TB of cloud storage, and use on PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets. Family includes PowerPoint for 1 to 6 people, up to 6 TB of storage, and up to 5 simultaneous devices per person. Premium adds advanced Copilot chat, agentic AI features, and extensive AI image creation usage. According to Microsoft’s published plan details, Copilot availability varies by region, subscription type, and account eligibility, so buyers should check eligibility before choosing a paid tier.
Its fit is strongest for teams already working with Microsoft services: presentations can be stored and shared through OneDrive and SharePoint, with integrations including Teams and Designer. Real-time co-authoring, comments, tasks, and chat support shared work, while organizational templates and Brand Kit provide controls for consistent branding. Speaker Coach offers AI feedback on pacing and vocabulary, and accessibility recommendations assist with inclusive slide creation. Choose PowerPoint if these editing, brand, and collaboration capabilities justify a Microsoft 365 subscription; those seeking an AI slide tool independent of a Microsoft-centered workflow may prefer an alternative.
Microsoft PowerPoint pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Copilot generates and refines slides from prompts, outlines, text, and files
- Brand Kit and organizational templates support consistent slide design
- Co-authoring, Speaker Coach, and accessibility recommendations are built in
- Where it doesn't
- Desktop apps and added capabilities require a Microsoft 365 subscription
- Copilot availability varies by region, subscription, and account eligibility
- Its Microsoft-centered storage and collaboration fit may not suit every ecosystem
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