The Best Presentation Software for Mac

Looking for the best presentation software for your Mac?

(Pro tip: It’s not Keynote.)

In this quick guide, we’ll show you everything you should consider when making your choice — plus why ProPresenter is the presentation software of choice for pro Mac users.

Special Considerations for Mac Users and All-Mac AV Setups

There are some things you need to know about running Macs in a professional AV environment if you’re already solidly in the Mac camp — either as a single user or as the manager of an all-Mac AV setup.

ProPresenter worship software being used on iMac devices

Some Presentation Tools Aren’t Uniform

Some of the presentation apps out there don’t offer equal experiences on Mac and PC. Microsoft PowerPoint, part of the Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 suites, exists for both operating systems, but the versions are a bit different. The Mac version can do some things the PC version can’t, and the PC version has quite a lot of functionality that doesn’t exist on the Mac side.

If you’re looking specifically for worship-related software, the landscape is even worse, as a number of apps are PC-only.

This doesn’t affect cloud-based presentation tools, like Google Slides and Canva, which run directly in a web browser and offer a platform-agnostic experience. And several pro-grade apps, including ProPresenter 7, are built with true cross-platform architecture.

The best option if you’re operating a Mac-only setup is to choose a true cross-platform solution like ProPresenter that works equally well on Mac and Windows machines.

What About Keynote?

Many Mac users love Keynote because its desktop app makes it easy to create attractive presentations. It also comes free with Mac computers, and free presentation software is hard to argue with.

Keynote is good enough for certain contexts, like basic office presentations or even polished sales decks. But it has several limitations that could trip you up.

First is compatibility: there’s no PC or Android app for Keynote, and exporting Keynote slides into PowerPoint isn’t a great idea.

The second is robustness. Keynote is designed to be lightweight and pretty, but isn’t robust enough for more complex setups. If you need any of the key features we cover in the next sections, Keynote isn’t right for you.

Features to Look For in Presentation Software for Mac

As you look for the right Mac presentation software for your environment, these are some of the features you might want to check for. Depending on what you need your software to do, some of these advanced features could be mission-critical for you.

Professional Caliber Slide Editor

Most people using presentation software are primarily using it to produce slides. They might contain images and videos alongside text, maybe audio, and they’re usually used to reinforce a live presentation.

So the slide editor is the first place to check when evaluating presentation software.

Does it give you the ability to quickly and easily drag and drop content into place? Is the interface intuitive and easy to learn? Can it handle all types of media inputs? Do you have granular control over colors, gradients, layers, fonts, and how all slide elements interact with each other?

Each solution’s slide editor will have unique elements. Look for a solution that’s powerful yet easy to learn and use.

Remote Control

Most office-oriented presentation apps will allow you to control a presentation from your device using a presenter view of some sort. But larger venues like auditoriums, conference halls, and so forth don’t tend to work this way.

Look for presentation tools that offer their own remote control apps, which allow users to control presentations from their smartphones. Some even use local Wi-Fi connections so users don’t have to rely on broader internet connectivity.

Support for Multiple Displays

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If you’re giving a presentation in a small conference room or over Zoom, a single output is all you need. But if you need to do anything more, like presenting to the in-person audience, and online, then your average office app isn’t going to cut it.

Look for a solution that supports multiple displays — including custom feeds of content to various displays and display types. (ProPresenter does this easily. Most of the competition can’t.)

Video and Streaming Support

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Last, consider what your video and streaming needs look like. The way people use presentation software with video varies greatly:

  • Embedding video clips into slide decks.
  • Using looped background videos.
  • Pulling live video from a Zoom meeting into a presentation.
  • Pulling presentation content into an overlay for streaming or broadcast.

These are just a few examples. Whatever you want or need to do with video, be sure your chosen presentation app can deliver.

ProPresenter is the best presentation software, especially when it involves video. From wide-ranging support for video clips to serving as your single app for streaming or broadcast video output, ProPresenter can do what most others can’t.

ProPresenter: The Best Presentation Software for Mac Users

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Whatever you need to present, ProPresenter is the best presentation app for Mac on the market today. With robust support for a wide range of tech and features that lesser solutions can’t handle, it’s no wonder ProPresenter is the leading choice among events professionals, venues, and houses of worship.

But don’t take our word for it: download a free trial today.

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