Presentation Software

"Keynote" is a part of the iWork package which was designed by Apple. This is one of the best presentation software for Mac computers. Some unique tools are offered, such as mathematical functions and "SmartBuild". There is an extensive PDF manual available and its compatibility is nearly perfect. It is one of the few software programs for Mac that includes all possible features. This clearly is its biggest advantage. There are 40 slide themes to choose from, some even in HD resolution responsible for a high quality in presentation. 25 movements are available and the image and video editor allows you to get the exact effect that you want.

Many things can be added to the pictures: static object effects, a piece of text or a clip-art graphic are only some of them. Keynote's compatibility is unbelievably wide because it is capable to open and save Microsoft files. Besides, it can save movies as MOV documents, so that anyone using Quick Time can watch them. A further advantage is that slideshows can be saved as PDF files. Additionally, Keynote's layout is easy to navigate for Mac users because everything looks familiar. To use this excellent presentation software, you have to use iWork or "Snow Leopard".

Very well-known presentation software is without any doubt PowerPoint. Originally intended for Microsoft Systems, it was adapted for Mac, too. One of the biggest advantages of the version 2011 is its web app that allows you to access, post and share files from any computer connected to the internet. No other Mac presentation software offers some other features of the new PowerPoint: simultaneous collaboration, Realtime and co-authoring. It's the owner of one of the most extensive libraries of visual effects, where you can find 57 presentation templates and 15 design themes. More than 500 images, 2,000 cookie cutter shapes and 70 charts and diagrams form the extremely extensive clip-art library of this software. PowerPoint offers everything that is necessary to create great slideshows and it is easy to use.

Written by Oliver Schmid