Pitchdeck vs Microsoft PowerPoint
A PowerPoint authoring alternative for Figma presentation teams.
Design the presentation in Figma and deliver an editable PowerPoint file with Pitchdeck. Keep custom slide layouts in your design system while recipients continue working in PowerPoint.
Free to install. Includes 10 Pro trials, no credit card required.
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Microsoft PowerPoint or Pitchdeck?
Compare the workflow, then choose the tool that fits your next project.
Choose your workflow
Pick the tool that fits the job.
See it in practice
What you can do with Pitchdeck.
Explore the features behind the workflow, with demonstrations and setup guides.
Animate and present your Figma deck without leaving Figma.
Animate the presentation layers you already designed in Figma. Preview changes in real time, use a preset, or set the timing on a custom timeline.
- Animation presets
- Custom presentation timeline
- Real-time Figma previews
Add GIFs, video, and live embeds to any Figma slide.
Embed GIFs, MP4 video, YouTube, Vimeo, websites, documents, audio, Lottie animation, and other live content into Figma presentation layers.
- Video and GIF embeds
- Website and document embeds
- Audio and Lottie content
Share password-protected Figma decks in the browser.
Publish Figma slides as a password-protected browser presentation or self-host the generated HTML on a custom domain for controlled stakeholder access.
- Protected presentation URLs
- Browser-based presenting
- Self-hosted HTML option
Try one real project
Bring the workflow into Pitchdeck.
Start with a representative file before changing the team's process.
Pitchdeck ProWhat to check before switching.
Pitchdeck complements PowerPoint as the receiving application. Supported text and shapes can remain editable, but complex effects and browser animation do not map perfectly to native slides.
Read the workflow guide- Prepare the presentation frames, ordering and fonts in Figma.
- Export a representative deck with the supported editable-content settings.
- Open it in PowerPoint and check layout, editability and presentation behavior before delivery.
Common questions
What to know before you start.
When should I choose Pitchdeck instead of Microsoft PowerPoint?
Designers who want brand-consistent Figma slide layouts and a PowerPoint handoff for clients or colleagues.
When is Microsoft PowerPoint a better fit?
Presenters who want to author directly in PowerPoint and use its native presentation features.
What should I check before switching?
Pitchdeck complements PowerPoint as the receiving application. Supported text and shapes can remain editable, but complex effects and browser animation do not map perfectly to native slides.
Can I try Pitchdeck before upgrading?
Yes. Install Pitchdeck from the Figma Community to use 10 free Pro trials. No credit card required.
Free to install
Try it on your own Figma file.
Use the 10 included Pro trials to check the workflow and output before deciding whether Pitchdeck belongs in your production stack.
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