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11 Animated PowerPoint Templates With Interactive Features [To Edit and Download]

Written by: Orana Velarde

Animated presentations help grab the attention of viewers more than static ones can. And they can be especially helpful when you're giving a virtual or Zoom presentation and need to keep an online audience engaged.

To help you make the most of your time on stage or a screen, use animated PowerPoint templates in your content to add a new angle to your visuals. Slide decks with animated features work well for webinars, step-by-step video tutorials or a trends report full of charts and graphs.

Even if you created a presentation in PowerPoint previously, make your animated PowerPoint slides better by editing them right inside Visme. Upload existing PowerPoints into your Visme account, then add animated and interactive features like hotspots, links to other slides in the same deck, plus plenty of creative animations.

Visme also offers hundreds of animated presentation templates right inside our tool so that you can say goodbye to PowerPoint once and for all.

In this post, we’ve gathered our favorite animated slide deck templates for you to edit and download. There are templates for all types of projects, from business proposals to pitch decks. 

Keep scrolling to find your favorite. If you don’t, you can always use the Visme Brand Wizard to create ideal presentation slides for your brand.

But before you begin, check out our quick 5-minute tutorial video to learn how to create your next presentation in Visme.

• Upload Your Animated PowerPoint to Visme
• Add Engaging Transitions to Your Animated PowerPoint [+Templates]
• Add Custom Animations to Your Animated PowerPoint [+Templates]
• Add Interactive Features To Your Animated PowerPoint [+Templates]
• Add Animated Charts, Graphs and Data Widgets To Your Animated PowerPoint [+Templates]
• Export Your Visme Presentations as a PowerPoint

Animated PowerPoint FAQs

• Visme offers thousands of templates you can use to create animated PowerPoint presentations. These templates span multiple industries, use cases and designs.
• To create an animated PowerPoint in Visme, upload a template, add engaging transitions, custom animations, interactive features, animated charts and widgets, collaborate with multiple team members and export your presentation in PowerPoint (PPTX) format.
• If you're short on time, you can use the Visme AI presentation maker to whip up stunning animated PowerPoint presentations in seconds. Be it an interactive presentation for sales , business , project , product or corporate use.
• Sign up to Visme's presentation software to access beautiful templates, design assets, and cutting-edge features that make creating animated PowerPoint presentations a breeze.

Step 1: Upload Your Animated PowerPoint to Visme

Your first step is to upload your ppt with animation to Visme. You can easily do so with a business account in Visme. Then when you create a new presentation , you'll instead hit the upload button to bring your old presentations back to life with Visme animations, templates, interactivity and design elements.

Better yet, you can access some of Visme's creative slide transitions. Every single animated presentation template in Visme includes an attractive staggered transition effect from slide to slide. 

More than 900 slides in our template library are designed especially for your presentations to look impressive and unforgettable. Plus, our design panel is loaded with free animations for PowerPoint slides.

When you import a PowerPoint template to Visme, you can easily add slide transitions to one slide at a time or all at once. However, it's best to stick with a single transition from slide to slide so that your presentation doesn't look too cluttered.

Alternatively, if you are looking for a quick solution, instead of creating your slides separately, you can use Visme's AI presentation maker to create your presentations in minimal time.

Input a text prompt explaining your requirements, choose a style and Visme's AI will craft text, images and icons to create tailored presentations. You can then customize the slides in Visme's presentation maker and include your interactive and animated features to make your presentations more engaging.

Working on the presentation with your team? The collaboration tool is a handy resource. You can invite team members and give them regulated or unlimited access to leave comments, reply to comments and work on the design in real time. The workflow feature makes project management easier. You can assign specific slides or the entire project, set deadlines, review and approve projects—all in one workspace.

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Step 2: Add Engaging Transitions to Your Animated PowerPoint

After importing a PowerPoint template into Visme, it’s easy to convert it into a ppt with animation by adding animated transitions to the slides. Here’s how to do it:

• Click on the gear icon on the top left of a slide in the slide list on the right of the editor.
• Select Change Transition .
• Choose to add a transition only to that slide or to all slides in one go.

These are the slide transition options to make your animated PPT template that much better:

• Staggered Fade
• Enter from Side
• Enter from Bottom
• Enter from Top
• Simple Fade

Transitions can be added with different options: based on time, when clicked, or when a video ends.

We’re sure you’re happy to hear that all PowerPoint templates can be imported and animated with Visme. 

But that isn’t the best part!

The Visme presentation library is full of animated templates and free animations for PowerPoint in many different industry styles and content types.

But wait, there’s more. Did you know you can also create animated infographics? In the video below, Mike will show you how to design interactive infographics that will elevate your content strategy.

Below are some of our most versatile animated slide decks read for you to edit, animate and download or share online.

1. Animated Market Trends Report Presentation Template

This animated market trends report has a cool slide background and creative transitions that navigate from slide to slide. Each transition is different but they don’t feel overwhelming. The data widgets enter the slide seamlessly in a visually interesting way.

2. Simple But Animated Architecture Presentation Template

Even simple designs will look great with creative transitions and animations as PPT presentations. This Architecture Presentation template has slide transitions all coming down from the top, making it look interesting and attractive.

3. Fashion Design Animated Presentation Template

The fashion design presentation has a different combination of slide transitions. They are all zoom-in and zoom-out transitions, perfect for the design style of the slides in this template.

Add more slides from the template or duplicate the ones you have and they will all have the same transition. With these animated images for PowerPoint, you can grab and hold your audience's attention for longer periods.

Watch this video below to discover the power of animated illustrations to tell compelling stories, convey complex concepts, and evoke emotions in your audience.

Step 3: Add Custom Animations to Your Animated PowerPoint

Your animated PowerPoint templates and all Visme presentation templates have plenty of different styles of animation possibilities. 

With Visme, you can add various animation effects in PowerPoint to any element within a slide. Here are a few types you can incorporate:

Enter Animations

• Fly in from top 
• Fly in from bottom
• Fly in from left
• Fly in from right

Exit Animations

• Fly to top, 
• Fly to bottom
• Fly to left
• Fly to right

Furthermore, control the timing of the animations to create interesting and unforgettable compositions. Use these animation features to create your own in and out slide transitions. Control the movements on click, hover or just by navigating to the next slide.

When designing your slides, take advantage of our selection of moving backgrounds for PowerPoint. Choose between animated and video backgrounds to create even more attractive animated PPTs.

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Below are some animated templates for different industries.

4. Technology Trends Animated Slide

Use enter and exit animated effects for the elements on each slide. Use a two-directional approach with the elements coming in from two sides in a staggered effect. Time the animation so that it comes in slowly as a creative visual.

This PowerPoint animation template has this style of animation. You can duplicate the slides and then switch the elements to create more slides.

5. Social Media Posting Times Animated Slide

Looking for an animated background for PowerPoint? This animated slide has up and down movements for different elements. The effect created is a rotating scenery from day to night with a gradient background quality.

Share this PowerPoint template with animation as a live link or an HTML file. Alternatively, embed it on your site as part of a blog post or call to action.

6. Step-by-Step Information Animated Slide

This type of animated presentation is called building the story. The entire presentation seems like it's created on one slide as pieces of the puzzle enter the scene one by one. Use an animated slide like this to create an unforgettable presentation.

7. Animated Venn Diagram Presentation Slide

Similar to the above template, this animated Venn diagram has a staggered effect with pieces that come into the scene one by one. A Venn diagram has lots of possibilities for different topics and industries. It's always best to explore a variety of venn diagram templates to see which design can best showcase your point. 

Step 4: Add Interactive Features To Your Animated PowerPoint

Moving on from animated slide transitions and animation effects for slide elements. Your animated PowerPoint templates also have the opportunity of becoming interactive.

Visme offers a number of interactive features like pop-up boxes, hover effects, links to other slides, content blocks or objects and links to external websites.

Mix it up with transitions and animations and you have yourself an interactive animated PowerPoint presentation.

Below are some of the best Visme animated presentation templates and PowerPoint video templates that use interactive features.

8. Graffiti Style Interactive Animated PowerPoint Template

This presentation template has seamless transitions from slide to slide plus a number of creative pop-ups. Each pop-up includes additional information for its respective slide. The design follows the style of the presentation and adds an extra dose of creativity.

9. Navigable Menu Interactive Animated Presentation Template

Create an interactive navigable slide deck with a main menu that links to different slides with Visme’s interactive link features. This style of presentation is like a website you can look through. The best way to share an interactive presentation like this, share a live link.

The video below shows you how it all works.

The best part is that there’s no limit to what you can do in Visme. You can make animated backgrounds for PowerPoint, animated images for PowerPoint or a complete PowerPoint template with animation.

Use Visme’s 3D character creator to add animated characters to your presentations. This tool allows you to create characters with different body types, facial expressions, hair styles and more to suit your presentation theme. Also, you can choose from various entry, waiting and exit poses to animate these characters and keep your audience entertained

Step 5: Add Animated Charts, Graphs and Data Widgets To Your Animated PowerPoint

Visme turns your animated PowerPoint templates into amazing data visualization presentations. All charts and graphs created with the Graph Engine can not only be animated, but they can also have interactivity. In this article, we've explained how to create animated charts in Visme.

Apart from that, there are also plenty of data widgets to visualize other types of information, like maps and percentages.

To help you make your data visualization more engaging, Visme comes with a wide variety of 3D charts, graphs and data widgets. You can customize and add these 3D data visualizations in your presentations to bring your data to life and make complex data easier to understand.

10. Financial Report Presentation Template With Animated Charts And Graphs

Financial reports are full of analytics and data visualizations. Make yours even better by using animated charts and graphs. The bars, lines, and curves have animation features to fit any presentation.

This template is perfect for all the financial reports you create for your business.

11. Animated Statistical Report Presentation Template

Statistics is a classic source for data visualization in a business setting. Stats presentations are used in meetings day in and day out, sent to team members and stakeholders. Make all your stats reports better than they’ve ever been by adding animation to charts and graphs .

Even better, use this presentation template and save yourself some time.

Step 6: Export Your Visme Presentations as a PowerPoint

Just like we imported your PowerPoint presentation into Visme, all Visme presentations can be exported as PPTx presentations for offline presentations. All you have to do is click on PPTx in the download options.

The catch is that PowerPoint doesn't support all of Visme's unique animation and interactivity features , so it will always be best to stick with Visme for sharing and presenting. With Visme, you can share an animated presentation as a live link or an HTML file to present offline.

If you're running out of time and don't want to go through these steps, you can use the Visme AI presentation maker to whip up stunning animated PowerPoint presentations in seconds. Be it an interactive presentation for sales , business , project , product or corporate use.

And before you present, watch the video below to review the ways to structure your presentations . There are 7 main presentation structures to help you set up amazing stories throughout your presentation.

The tips and templates provided above can help you create impressive animated presentations. However, Visme understands that not everyone has the time or design expertise to start from scratch. That's where Visme's AI Design Generator comes in.

Visme's AI Design Generator is a powerful tool that can help you create professional-looking designs in seconds. It uses artificial intelligence to generate unique designs based on the prompt you input. You can use it to create presentations, documents, printables and social media graphics.

Q1. How do you animate a PowerPoint presentation?

To animate a PowerPoint presentation, select the object you want to animate, go to the "Animations" tab, and choose from various animation options available.

However, for more advanced interactive animations, you can import your PowerPoint into Visme and utilize its extensive animation options.

Q2. What are the 4 types of animation in PowerPoint?

The four main types of animations in PowerPoint are Enter Animations, Emphasis Animations, Exit Animations and Motion Paths.

Q3. Can PowerPoint auto animate?

Yes, you can set PowerPoint slides to auto-animate by adjusting the timing settings for each animation effect.

Q4. How to create PowerPoint presentations with transitions and Animations?

To create PowerPoint presentations with transitions and animations, first add your content to the slides. Then, apply animations to elements through the "Animations" tab and transitions between slides from the "Transitions" tab.

Q5. What is the difference between animation and transition in PowerPoint?

In PowerPoint, animation is the movement or effect you apply to individual objects or elements within a slide, such as text or images. Transition, on the other hand, is the effect that takes place between slides as you move from one to another during a presentation.

Q6. How do I make PowerPoint slides play automatically without clicking?

To make PowerPoint slides play automatically without clicking, go to the "Transitions" tab, find the "Timing" group, and set "After" to the desired duration before moving to the next slide. You can apply this to each slide for an automated presentation.

Create Your Own Animated PowerPoints and Visme Presentations

There are many options for creating animated presentations with Visme, from uploading PowerPoint templates to using Visme’s PowerPoint video templates.

Animate any presentation in our library, edit the slide transitions, add animated compositions to your slide decks and create visually rich presentations. Share them with your audience and use our integrated analytics to track views and reads.

Create the best animated and interactive presentations with Visme today!

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Orana is a multi-faceted creative. She is a content writer, artist, and designer. She travels the world with her family and is currently in Istanbul. Find out more about her work at oranavelarde.com

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40+ Best Free & Premium Animated PowerPoint PPT Templates With Cool Slides

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Do you have a new PowerPoint presentation to design? It's key to capture your audience's attention. Creating an eye-catching animated presentation is a great way to do that! Try using animated PowerPoint templates.

Let's look at the best premium cool animated PowerPoint templates from Envato Elements. Premium cool animated PowerPoint templates include built-in animations.

But, if you're on a tight budget, you can still get some good results. You'll also see  over 20 free PowerPoint presentations with animation effects .  

What PowerPoint Animation Templates Are Available & How Are They Used?

Cool animated PowerPoint templates move objects on your slide. They also help you change slides nicely and control the pace.

There are a wide variety of animation effects available in PowerPoint. You may not be sure how animations are used. Typically, animation effects are used in three ways:

The animations that apply to an entire slide are called transitions between slides . Common transition effects include:

• random bars
• fly-through
• and many more!

No matter what type of spectacular animated PowerPoint presentation slide you're using, the purpose is the same. They add visual interest to your presentation and attract the attention of your audience.

5 Great Animated PowerPoint Templates (Premium) From Envato Elements

Need help to find your perfect PPT? Here are some of the best animated PowerPoint templates from Envato Elements. Each one includes PowerPoint slide animation elements:

1. Herov1 PowerPoint Animated Presentation Template

The Hero Animated PowerPoint template has tons of advantages. First, you'll get lots of choices with this PowerPoint template designed by the pros. There are a hundred unique slides. Also, choose between ten color variations. Plus, there are 20 PPTX files of full animations for a 16:9 aspect ratio.

2. HEXA - Animated PPT Background Template

This clean animated PPT template has easy-to-edit animations and transitions. Its custom animations are better than PowerPoint's built-in options. Get over 30 modern, creative slides. It's based on master slides to help you with consistency. Some of the slide types include:

• section break slides
• handcrafted infographic
• portfolio or gallery slide
• device mockup (smartphone, tablet, laptop)

It's definitely one of the best animated PowerPoint templates! 

3.  Corporate Animated Presentation Template

Don't overlook this animated presentation template. It's labeled as "corporate", but it works well for many purposes. It comes with:

• animation and transitions
• based on free fonts
• based on master pages
• 70 different slides

4.  Crystal - Animated PPT Background Template

The Crystal template is an attractive option with animations and transitions. There are 77 different slides that you can use in your presentation. Plus, it's based on free fonts to save you money. Also, if features:

• infographic elements
• charts and graphs
• maps and icons

5.  Arezzo - PPT Animation Templates

The Arezzo PPT Animation Template has an elegant look. It's fully animated with many creative multipurpose slides to base your slideshow on. It also works with three different aspect rations (16:9, 4:3 and US Letter).

It's easy to update. Also find included PDF help guide file will get you started. All the above makes this one of the best animated PowerPoint templates to work with.

6.  META - Unique Slides Presentation v2

The META PPT template is a sleek one. It has over 200 creative slides and has both light and dark versions. There's also a pack with more than 2000 vector icons you can use.

As if that wasn't enough, you'll find over 100 device mockups and drag-and-drop image placeholders.

7.  Terria - PowerPoint Template

The Terria PowerPoint Template features animated slides and no less than five color variations. You can edit every single slide according to your business needs. 

With Terria, you'll also find:

• Over 150 slides
• high quality infographics
• picture placeholders
• fully customizable items

8.  Dumiric - PowerPoint Template

This clean presentation template is a great fit for e-commerce projects. The animated slides aren't the only cool feature you'll get with the Dumiric PowerPoint template.

With this download, you'll also get:

• 5 premade colors
• 150+ slides, 30 slides for each color variation
• high resolution illustrations
• drag-and-drop picture placeholder
• and so much more!

9.  Slides-X PowerPoint Presentation Template

This animated PPT template is suitable for nearly any presentation you can imagine. With 688 total slides and 344 unique layouts, you won't run out of designs to customize it. It also features:

• high quality graphics
• black and white version
• set of 1,000 icons
• drag-and-drop image placeholders

10.  Amios - PowerPoint Template

Looking for an animated PPT template with different color variations? Check this one out! The Amios PowerPoint template features over 150 slides, amazing infographics, and fully customizable items.

It's a great choice for any presentation purpose.

11.  Tomb - PowerPoint Template

The Tomb PowerPoint Template is made with SlideMaster. Its multipurpose layout comes in five different color variations. It features tons of modern icons, cool fonts, and customizable elements only.

If you need an animated PPT template for a fashion presentation, this could be it!

12.  Green Dashboards PowerPoint Presentation Template

Need to pitch a presentation with lots of data? The Green Dashboards PowerPoint template is your top choice. It's fully animated, but that's not all!

This cool PPT template features:

• 30 unique slides
• 10 PPTX Files
• 5 different color options
• dark and light versions
• and even more!

13.  Digital Marketing Strategy Template

As the title suggests, this template is the perfect match for a digital marketing presentation. It includes over 60 unique slides based on a master slide layout. Make the most of it with cool custom animations, drag-and-drop photo placeholders, and editable charts.

14.  Hevo - Business PowerPoint Template

Check out this modern and eye-catching template. Hevo is a perfect option for innovative business presentations, with many charts to show data in an attractive way. It also includes infographics, maps, and mockups. 

Customize this animated PPT template as you wish with:

• over 80 slides
• six color variations
• fully editable graphics

15.  City - PowerPoint Template

The City Powerpoint Template is a good fit for animated presentations related to urban planning, business, or ecology. It includes over 150 slides to choose from, so you can pick only those that better suit your needs. 

Easily replace the images with your own using the drag-and-drop feature. You can also choose from five different color variations. It's up to you!

30 Free Animated PowerPoint Templates for 2023

If your budget is tight, you may want to get a free animated PowerPoint template. A PowerPoint presentation with animation effects free to download can save you money, but its number of features is limited.

Before looking for a free animated PPT template online, check Envato's free offer. Try different premium templates (not always animated PowerPoint templates) at no cost.

Every month, Envato Elements offers 12 different hand-selected files. You find more than awesome PowerPoint templates with animation. The selection includes fonts, presentations, videos, and more. Create an account now to download this month's free premium files!

If you can't find what you need, the templates that come with PowerPoint are a good place to start. Let's look at a few free animations for PowerPoint.

Free Download Animated PowerPoint Templates From Microsoft

First, let's explore some  animated templates from PowerPoint for free . These free animated PowerPoint templates are built-in.

To find these animated PowerPoint templates for free, launch PPT. You should see some of the templates you've used recently, including default templates. Scroll up and down to find one you like.

To apply the free animated PowerPoint templates, just click on the one you like. Here are some of the animated PowerPoint templates that are free to download:

1. Animate Title Spirals

This is one of the many animated PowerPoint templates that are free. Its cover slide has a purple background and moving spirals.

2. Animated Infographic Slides

This free animated PowerPoint template also features moving background for PowerPoint objects on the title slide. It comes with a total of four slide designs.

3. Animated Tree Growth Graphic

The objects on this nature-themed slide are also free animations for PowerPoint.

4. Animated Title Clouds

Watch the gray storm clouds float across this option of animated templates in PowerPoint for free.

5. Animated Scale Graphic

This unique free animation PowerPoint template has a master slide with a moving scale graphic.

6. Timeline Progression Course

These free interactive animated slides templates are red and black. Each one is animated.

7. Animated Title Geometric

Here's a modern title slide template with bright, colorful squares. It's a nice example of animated templates for PowerPoint for free.

8. Powerful Presentations 

This is one of many cool animated PowerPoint templates. It comes with an animated cover slide and 16 more slide designs.

9. Animated Gauge Graphic

These gauges actually turn on! These awesome PowerPoint templates are fun and unique. Work with functional animated templates in PowerPoint for free.

10. Animated Title Lights

This title slide template has a moving background for PowerPoint. The title text appears on the slide. It's a simple and beautiful free PPT with animated slides templates.

11. Animated Title Circles

This is a colorful and free PowerPoint animated templates cover slide. It has moving circles.

12. Animated Grass Slide

This is a nature-inspired example of PowerPoint animation templates. It has a moving background for Powerpoint featuring a field of grass. It's one of the animated PowerPoint templates that are free to download.

More Free Download Animated PowerPoint Templates

There are other sources for free download animated PowerPoint templates, of course. Here are some of the sources we found:

• SlideHunter
• PPTTemplate.net

Their availability depends on the hosting site. Also, some of these free PowerPoint animations require that you provide attribution. Read the terms of use carefully.

Here's a list of more free PPT templates with animation:

13. Airport Station Free Animated PowerPoint Templates

These awesome PowerPoint templates with animation have an airport-related design. It's perfect for this topic.

14. Vital Signs Animated T emplates for PowerPoint Free Download  

This free interactive PowerPoint template could be used for a medical presentation.

15. Green Life Animated PowerPoint Templates for Free

These cool animated PowerPoint templates show a green layout with fun transitions.

16. 3D Business Free PowerPoint Animated Templates  

This animation PowerPoint template is perfect to talk about your business and team. It's an awesome PowerPoint templates with animation.

17. Animated Slides Templates by PowerPoint School  

Multipurpose, colorful, and fun animated PowerPoint templates for free.

18.  Lead Generation Model - PowerPoint Animation Free Template

This free interactive PowerPoint template focuses on a funnel slide illustration for the process.

19. Fishery Marine Animated PowerPoint Templates for Free  

These free animated PowerPoint templates work great for school. They also help to talk about marine biology and the ocean.

20. Heart Cardiogram - Free PowerPoint Animated Templates

This is another free animation PowerPoint template to talk about health matters.

21. Summer Fun Free Animated PowerPoint Templates  

These animated templates for PowerPoint are free. With a green color scheme, they're ideal to discuss outdoor activities.

22. Dream Love Free Animated PowerPoint Templates

This free animation PowerPoint template is ideal for wedding planners or Valentine's Day.

23. Modern Creative Animated Powerpoint Templates for Free

No presentation is complete without an animated PPT to share it with. This is one of those PowerPoint animation templates that are useful for many purposes .

24. Freelancer Animated Templates for Powerpoint Free Download

This is animation PowerPoint template is for freelancers. You can play with the animated slides templates and add your own photos.

25. Floriculture Free Powerpoint Animated Templates

If you’re looking for free animated PPT templates to download, this is a cool choice for gardening presentations.

26.  Colorful Studio Free PowerPoint Animated Templates

27. Corporate Agreement Animated Slides Templates for PowerPoint

Free animated PowerPoint templates can be helpful. This one is good to create an attractive corporate agreement.

28. Cigarette Tobacco Animated Templates for PowerPoint Free Download

Need animated PowerPoint templates for free? Try this template in your next business presentation

29. Creativity Space Studio Free Powerpoint Animated Templates

Are you pitching your creative business to investors? Animated PowerPoint templates like this help you make a great impression.

30. Enterprise Architecture Animated Powerpoint Templates for Free

This is one of many animated PowerPoint templates that are free to download . It's ideal to talk about an organization’s enterprise architecture

Why Use a Premium Presentation Template?

Free animated PowerPoint templates can't match premium PowerPoint animation templates . With a free option, you'll miss out on some of the benefits of pro PPT animation templates.

Check out the premium animated PowerPoint templates you'll find on Elements:

Animated PPT Templates

Get unlimited access to hundreds of PPT templates. All with an Envato Elements subscription.  Your subscription even gets you access to over 1,000 Tuts+ video courses.

How to Customize Animated PowerPoint Templates

We've talked a lot about PPT animation templates in this article. As you can see, they're effective ways to save time and use the best animations that aren't native to PowerPoint.

This section will show you that PowerPoint animation templates are the starting point. They're totally customizable! 

We're going to customize three slides in three steps each. Let's get started:

1. The Testimonial Slide

Slide 34 is a great way to show user feedback. Testimonials share potential clients that what you offer is proven to help others. This one's clean and it's easy to customize. Here's how:

• Add an image . Click on the image placeholder, then browse to a replacement.
• Update text . Include a user's testimonial to really drive the user experience to a potential customer.
• Slim down the text . We always coach presenters to reduce the total amount of text on a slide. 

2. The Animated Chart

We're always advising our readers to use charts and graphs to show data. And as we shared in a tip earlier, animation takes a chart to the next level. Here's how to customize slide 14, an animated chart.

• Update data . Right-click the existing chart and choose  Edit Data  to open an embedded Excel window. Then, type over the placeholder data and your chart will update in realtime.
• Add your image . The default slide is designed to show a candidate's skill set. But there's no reason that you couldn't show other data in action. Either way, click on the image placeholder and browse to a replacement.
• Update text . Each text box is waiting for your copy. All you've got to do is type inside and fill in your details. Get creative with how to show your data.

3. The Three Box Portfolio

A portfolio is always a chance to put your best work front-and-center. Slide 19 is a great way to show your three favorite works with enough animation. Let's customize it:

• Update portfolio pieces . Click on the image placeholders and browse to the images or screenshots to add your favorite portfolio items.
• Update the branding . Click on any of the shapes on this slide, then choose the  Format > Shape Fill  dropdown ribbon option to choose a color that matches your preference.
• Update the text . As always, it only takes a few seconds to type over the text placeholders to add your specifics. Give your portfolio items a brief, one-line description.

5 Quick PowerPoint Animation Tips for 2023

Here's what you've already learned:

• There are free animated PPT templates out there. Sometimes, they're "good enough" for your presentation.
• Premium PowerPoint animation templates give you smoother animations.

No matter what type of template you choose, it helps to have tips to work with animated PowerPoint templates. For these tips, we'll be working with the premium template,  HEXA - PowerPoint Presentation Template .

Here are five of our top tips for presenters of all skill levels:

1. Adjust PowerPoint Animation Sequencing

Arguably the most important part is sequencing your animations correctly. After all, you don't want to show the punchline of a joke first, right?

To adjust your animation sequencing, make sure you're on the  Animations tab. Click  Animation Pane  on the ribbon. Each box on the right side corresponds to the order of an object's animation. Drag-and-drop to sequence them in the proper order. 

2. Use Animations Sparingly

This tip might come as a surprise. An entire article centered around animations, yet now we're suggesting that you skip most animations?

The point of animation is to stand out from the rest of the content in your presentation. If you start adding animation to every element, you're likely to overwhelm an audience.

Less is more. Use only one to two key animations per slide to keep your slides readable.

3. Adjust an Animation's Duration

An animation's  duration  refers to the speed at which it plays. Adjust it by selecting an object, then making sure you're on the  Animations  panel.

Change the  Duration  time box, shown in the upper right corner of the screenshot below. Click  Preview  to play it.

4. Add Animations to Infographics

More presenters than ever use infographics  to explain those complex ideas, visually.

Herein lies the power of PowerPoint animations. When you build an infographic to explain ideas, you're leveraging graphics to explain ideas. Your audience is sure to appreciate that.

To take the idea to the next level, use animations to stage the infographic onto the slide in steps. Showing the content one step at a time makes it easier to understand. 

Learn more about infographics with the help of our guide below:

5. Use Slide Transitions

The focus of this tutorial was to add animations or motion that affect slide objects. There's another type of animation that many presenters use: slide transitions. 

Slide transitions are the animations that play to transform one slide into the next. They're a good way to re-capture the audience's attention and shift to a new talking point.

To add a slide transition, jump to the  Transitions  tab and choose an animation effect. You'll instantly see a preview. Try to stick to simple animations, much like the tips we've already shared for object animations.

5 Cool PowerPoint Animation Trends for 2023

You’ve explored the best animated PowerPoint templates, premium and free. Once you’ve chosen one, always embrace the latest trends to make sure you build a successful slide deck. Here are five of the latest:

1. Animated Infographics to Share Ideas

Infographics combine information and graphics to craft beautiful visuals. Bring them to life with animated PowerPoint templates. 

Infographics in PPT animation templates help you explain processes in a simple way. Animating them helps you control the pace and keep audiences focused.

2. Step-by-Step Animations for Smooth Flow

Imagine an animated PPT templates slide featuring many pieces of content. If you want to introduce them in order, step-by-step animations help you do it. Luckily, they’re featured in many animated PPT decks.

You can also change up animation order yourself, right inside PowerPoint. Learn how here:

3. Device Mockup Animations to Intro Your App

Device mockups illustrate your app or site by showing it on actual screens. Adding a bit of animation lets you call out key features and control the timing.

These are very popular in 2023. Mockups like these are powerful graphics that you won’t find in animated PPT templates free download.

4. Animated Quizzes to Engage Audiences

Let’s face it: no audience wants only to be lectured to. They want involvement. That’s why it’s a great idea to build an animated quiz to boost interaction. It’s easy to do in PowerPoint, and it’s one of the top animated PPT trends for 2023.

Check out our full tutorial and start building your animated quiz now:

5. Icon Animations to Illustrate Key Ideas

Animated PPT templates free up time for you to focus on your ideas. But sometimes, it’s hard to know how to call attention to key areas of a slide.

That’s where animated icons come in. They’re easy to add and instantly capture audience attention. 

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5 Benefits of Using Professional Animated PowerPoint Templates (in 2023)

Still considering to download a free PowerPoint animated template? These are five reasons to use a professional animated PowerPoint template in 2023:

• You save time . Save on hours and hours of design creation time. Templates give you a head start — you may even create your presentation in record time. Above all, it's nice to not have to worry too much about any design elements as it's all taken care of by a professional. 
• Pro design animation and elements.  Content matters, but so does the design of your presentation. A well-designed animated PPT template ensures excellence in your final product.
• Create a good impression.  A well-designed PPT gives an excellent impression of you and your brand. Impress your audience and keep their engaged throughout your presentation. 
• Pick the best template and animation that suits your needs. One of the best parts of using a professional template is you've got a choice. Choose from loads of best modern templates out there. This way, you'll know precisely how your proposal will look like even before you get started.  
• The slides and animations stand out . Most presentations will use the Microsoft built-in animated presentation templates. These premium PPT animation templates are sure to stand out. Your peers likely won't use custom PPT animation designs.

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Common PowerPoint Animation Questions Answered (FAQ)

Animated PowerPoint templates are a huge advantage. They save you the time of creating everything on a blank canvas. But you might still have questions about how to add your PowerPoint animations.

Here are five of the most common questions we receive from beginners while they work on mastering animation in PowerPoint:

1. Does Animation Work in PowerPoint Online?

Too often, the browser-based versions of apps are watered down and don't work with key features. You might be wondering about animation in PowerPoint Online. After all, there's no sense in spending time animating if they simply don't play.

The good news is that PowerPoint animations work in PowerPoint Online. Almost all animations are supported and work well. Learn more about PowerPoint Online with the help of our guide:

2. Are PowerPoint Animated Templates Customizable?

We're major proponents of using animated PowerPoint templates to save time. It's the best way to use professional designs without becoming a designer yourself.

Too many beginners think that templates are restrictive. They don't realize that a template is the beginning of a presentation.

You've seen a few slides customized above in our walkthrough section. Check out our feature-length guide to customize PowerPoint templates:

3. Can You Animate Data in PowerPoint?

Data is great. Showing data in cluttered, overly numeric slides? Not so great. That's why skilled presenters opt for charts and graphs.

Flat data comes to life with charts and graphs. It's easier to spot trends and infer meaning with the help of a chart.

Take charting to the next level with chart animations. Make sure to read our guide to learn chart animations in 60 seconds:

4. Can You Animate PowerPoint Backgrounds?

Traditionally, presenters thought about animating the basics: text, images, and slides . But modern design trends show us that background animations are cool.

Moving background for PowerPoint are fun and a great change of pace. They support animations much like every other object.

Learn how to make perfectly sized slide backgrounds in Photoshop:

5. Can You Export PowerPoint Presentations as Videos With Animations?

The answer to this one is, "yes." You can export a PowerPoint presentation with animations as a video file with the animations working as expected.

Learn how to export a finished video with animations included in our tutorial below:

Learn More About How to Use Animations in PowerPoint

If you're creating a slideshow with animations, you could design it from scratch. Check out our resource,  How To Use PowerPoint (Ultimate Tutorial Guide) . 

But starting from scratch could take some time. And your presentation might not end up looking how you want it to look. The tutorials below will help:

A much better option is to use a premium service such as Envato Elements. Download PowerPoint animation templates . You'll save time and the presentation templates are created by professional designers, so you know it'll look good. 

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Use a PowerPoint Presentation Template to Save Time

We shared some of the best-animated PowerPoint template resources. You saw free and premium options. You also learned how PowerPoint slide animations can make your presentation stronger. Plus, you now know how to use some of the most popular animation tools.

It's tempting to go for the PPT animation templates that are free online. But remember, your best choice are the PPT animation templates designed by the pros.

Save time with a  premium template from Envato Elements, and enjoy top-notch slide designs. Customize the templates by adding your own info and images. Why not get started on your next presentation now ? 

Good luck with your presentation!

Editorial Note:  Our staff updates this post regularly. We add new animated presentation templates with the best designs. This post has been updated with contributions from Barni Rajah ,  Andrew Childress , Maria Villanueva , and Renata Martin Intriago . Barni and Andrew are freelance instructors for Envato Tuts+. Maria is the Associate Editor of the Tuts+ Design channel. Renata is a staff writer with Envato Tuts+. 

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Imagine the ripple of excitement as your audience leans in, eyes wide with anticipation. You’re about to kick off your presentation, and guess what? You’ve got a secret weapon:  animated PowerPoint templates . These aren’t your run-of-the-mill slides; they’re a visual feast, ready to transform your message into an unforgettable story.

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10 Best Animated PowerPoint Examples

Animations in PowerPoint can bring life and interactivity to otherwise static slides. It enhances presentations and makes them more engaging for the audience. There are templates available online that emphasize on key points to make complex information more digestible through animation. The best animated slides, when used thoughtfully, can transform your presentation into a memorable experience.

Microsoft PowerPoint offers a variety of animation tools that allow users to add movement, transitions, and special effects to elements on their slides, such as icons, text, images, shapes, and charts. Having said that, sometimes it is tiresome to satisfy your professional needs using just in-built features. To ease your job, we have listed our best animated PowerPoint examples, also compatible with Google Slides.

But before diving into that, let’s understand what an animated presentation truly stands for and its importance in professional settings.

What is an Animated Presentation?

An animated presentation is a slide containing visual effects applied to the components or individual graphics, icons, images, etc. These effects can include changes in color or size, entrance and exit effects, slide transitions, or any other movement to the slide or the elements in slides. 

Animated presentations play a significant role in professional meetings. They can not only enhance the quality of your presentation but also set your own presentation style.

Importance of Animations in Presentations

Animations are vital in enhancing presentations and have become integral to modern communication. Here are the reasons why animations are important in presentations:

• Engagement: Animations captivate the audience’s attention, making the presentation more interesting and enjoyable. They help break the monotony of static slides and keep the audience focused on the content.
• Visual Appeal : Animated elements add a visually appealing aspect to the presentation. It enables the presenter to convey complex ideas in a more memorable and unique manner.
• Storytelling: Animations can be used to create a narrative flow in the presentation. They allow presenters to reveal information step by step, building anticipation and conveying the message more effectively.
• Emphasis on Key Points : Animations can highlight important points or data by incorporating specific elements such as infographics , icons , shapes, etc. This emphasis reinforces the key takeaways, ensuring the audience remembers crucial information.
• Transition and Flow : Smooth animations facilitate consistent transitions between slides, resulting in a cohesive and professional presentation . They enable presenters to deliver a seamless and organized talk.

READ MORE: How to Add Animation in PowerPoint?

Here’s a list of 10 best animated PowerPoint examples from SlideUpLift to upskill your ability to curate the perfect presentation ever:

1. Morph Animation Agenda

• The example allows smooth and coherent transitions between slides, creating an engaging and visually appealing experience.
• This example can demonstrate the potential of metaverse services, VR experiences, and their impact on various industries.
• You can also use this template to present drone services to highlight its applications, aerial visuals, and technological capabilities.

2. Animated 3D Blocks

• The Animated 3D Blocks example integrates text and media within the 3D blocks.
• It can be used to showcase business plans , data , and strategies in a visually compelling manner.

3. Animated Wave Roadmap

• Animated Wave Roadmap is one of the best animated PPT example to enhance storytelling and highlight key points effectively.
• It can be used to present timelines and milestones for project planning, progress updates, marketing planning , etc. 
• Business professionals can use this to convey your vision , pitches, goals, and potential returns to investors.

4. Animated 3D Spheres

• The example employs advanced 3D rendering techniques, ensuring realistic and visually appealing spheres. 
• It can be used to showcase the step-by-step processes or workflows engagingly and interactively.
• Professionals can use this during product launches, marketing campaigns, and sales plan and analysis presentations.

5. Animated Highlights

• The example has a visually appealing design to highlight important details, data, or concepts for better understanding. 
• It can be used to present business proposals, project reports, or financial presentations , project milestones, achievements, and future goals, etc. by professionals across industries.

6. Animated Timeline Path

• The Timeline Path is a predesigned layout that allows you to adjust the path to represent specific timeframes, making it one of the best animated PowerPoint examples.
• It can be used to present historical events , educational presentations, marketing planning, product planning and development, business analysis, and many more.

7. Animated Roadmap

• The example highlights key milestones and achievements along your roadmap journey.
• It can be used to showcase business growth plans, market expansion strategies, or product launches, achievements, and future goals to stakeholders.

8. Animated Cubes 3 Steps Strategy

• The Cubes 3 Steps Strategy example consists of engaging animations that bring the cubes to life, making your strategy visually captivating.
• It can be utilized to present customer journeys , business strategies, identified target audiences, and promotional tactics.

9. 120-Day Action Plan

• This example provides a clear and organized timeline to outline tasks and milestones for your 120-day action plan.
• It can be used to set expectations and objectives and to onboard new team members. 
• It can also be utilized to highlight expansion plans and initiatives to stakeholders, highlighting key activities over the next 120 days.

10. Animated Bulb Strategy

• What makes it one of the best animated PPT examples is that it boasts a captivating, animated lightbulb graphic symbolizing innovative ideas and strategic thinking. You can check out our vast collection of bulb templates for both PowerPoint and Google Slides.
• It can be used to illustrate marketing and sales strategies, target audience engagement, team meetings, workshops, product ideation, development stages, etc.

These examples have been put together to help you make your presentation unique in every sense of the word. You can explore more such templates from our vast library of animated templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides from our website.

Presentation Tips for Animated Presentations

These tips will help you create compelling and engaging animated presentations that effectively communicate your message using the best PowerPoint templates for presentations available.

• Start with a clear purpose and statement.
• Keep it simple and minimalistic when it comes to adding visuals.
• Stick to a consistent style and use animations sparingly to enhance key points.
• Plan the sequence of your slides and animations to create a coherent flow.
• Smooth transition between slides maintains the presentation’s fluidity.
• Avoid flashy effects that might distract from the message.
• Keep text and visuals clear and legible throughout the presentation.

Take your presentations to the next level with SlideUpLift’s animated templates. Whether you want to use it for your professional meetings or educational presentations, we offer a wide range of visually appealing animations including infographic, shapes , icons, 3D models , and graphic choices to satisfy your presentation need. Our animated templates add flair, captivate your audience, and deliver your message with long lasting impact. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your presentations shine.

Are the free animated PowerPoint examples compatible with all versions of PowerPoint and Google Slides?

Yes, all the examples in the blog are designed to work seamlessly with various PowerPoint versions and also with Google Slides.

Do these animated PowerPoint examples require any additional software or plugins?

In most cases, they work directly within PowerPoint and Google Slides, eliminating the need for extra software or plugins.

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Animations are the powerful tool that can turn your mundane presentations into mesmerizing one. These free animated PowerPoint templates come with built-in animations, making it easy to create visually appealing content.

• Grab attention: Animations help draw the audience in, making your content look more noticeable.
• Enhance understanding: Animations can clarify complex ideas by breaking them down into steps or highlighting key points.
• Save time: With pre-designed animation, you spend less time formatting and more time on content creation.
• Professional look: Animated templates doesn’t just make your presentation look more interesting, often come with high-quality graphics and designs, giving your presentation a polished appearance.
• Increase audience retention: Engaging visuals help people remember information better.

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Additionally, excessive animations can slow down the pace of the presentation, leading to boredom or even frustration. Remember, the goal is to enhance the content, not overshadow it.

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If you’re working on an important presentation, you want to make sure everyone in the audience is paying attention to you. Besides having all the relevant information and a good speech, you can add animations to your PowerPoint slides as a tool to engage the audience.

Using animations, you can keep your audience focused through a lengthy meeting and highlight important details, so they’re easier to remember. We’ve put together a quick list of animation tips to help you create a dynamic PowerPoint presentation.

PowerPoint Animation Types

You can use PowerPoint tools to animate pictures, text, tables, shapes, and other objects to build an engaging presentation . Let’s take a quick look at the animation type, so you have an idea of which type better fits your presentation.

• Entrance animations : You should use them when you want new information or objects to show up within the slide.
• Emphasis animations : You can use them to animate already displayed objects to have your audience focus on them.
• Exit animations : These animations determine how objects leave the slide. For example, an object could fade out or fly out of the screen.
• Motion path animations : An object will move within the slide on a predetermined path. There are six types of motion paths that you could use: Lines , Arcs , Turn , Shapes , Loops , and Custom paths. So, you shouldn’t have any problems when it comes to moving objects any way you want.

Now, let's take a look at how you can make the most out of PowerPoint animations.

1. Plan Ahead

Before you start working on your presentation, draw an outline of how it should look. Think about how your idea can reach your audience and how the different animation types will help you achieve your goal. Also, planning ahead is one of the most efficient ways to save time when creating a PowerPoint presentation.

2. Know When to Add Animations

No matter how excited you are to make your PowerPoint presentation stand out , you shouldn’t animate anything until you’ve finished adding every piece of information and object.

Think about it. You’ve animated a picture, but now you need to resize it, so its details are more visible. The resized picture might cover a piece of text or other objects when it enters or moves around the slide, so you’ll have to edit the slide once again.

3. Rename All Objects

If you add a lot of pictures, icons, or text, it’s easier to lose track of them, and you might have a hard time identifying the object that you want to animate or edit. To avoid losing time, you should rename every object right after you insert it.

To do it, select the Home tab. Then, head to the Editing menu and click Select > Selection Pane . To rename the object, double-click on its current name, and the name field will become editable.

4. Keep It Simple

If you want to prepare a professional presentation , less is more. You don’t need to animate everything in your presentation as it might confuse the audience. Instead, think about the most important parts and use animation to make them really stand out.

Take a look at each slide and decide what your audience should focus on. Once you’ve found it, you can use an emphasis animation to spotlight that piece of information. If there are multiple elements that you want to animate, don’t have them moving at the same time. Instead, give them some progression.

Also, having too many types of animations will distract your audience from the idea that you’re trying to share. If there are too many objects moving on your screen, your audience’s focus will be all over the place, and some of them might even quit following your slides. This is why you shouldn’t use more than three animation types throughout your presentation.

5. Adjust the Animation Speed

Depending on the animation, you’ll have to adjust its speed. You can’t have a Spin animation and the object bolting across the screen without any chance for your audience to see it. To adjust the speed, select the object or text that you've animated. Then, in the Animations tab, open the Start menu and select the duration and when it should start.

If you select With Previous , the animation will start at the same time as the previous animation. If you select After Previous , the animation will start right after the previous effect finishes. You can set a Delay value to have a small break between effects. For better control, you should select the On Click option.

6. Set the Eye Flow

Think about how your audience will visualize the information. If there’s a lot of displayed information, they might scan it, instead of listening to you. Think where your audience focus should be and use animations to stimulate that focus.

7. Preview Your Animations

As you work on your PowerPoint presentation and add animations, you should constantly check how they look. But pressing F5 and having the slideshow start from the beginning will take a lot of time if you have many slides and animations. Instead, there’s a quicker way to check how the animations on certain slides look.

You’ll notice that the slides with animations have a little star next to them. If you click the star icon, the animations will start playing. Additionally, you can go to the Animations tab and click Preview to view the animations on the selected slide.

Once you’ve finished your presentation, press F5 and watch the entire slideshow. Observe the animations’ pace. Does your audience have enough time to get the entire information? Is the screen too crowded with too many objects moving at the same time? In this case, you may want to adjust the pace or even remove some animations.

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With these PowerPoint animation tips, you are now set to captivate your audience’s attention. It may take a while to figure out which animation you should use, but it will help you better control how you deliver information to your audience.

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PowerPoint Animations: Animate Text, Objects, and Slides in Your Presentations

Working with graphic assets can bring a degree of expectancy when delivering a presentation, such as in the case of PowerPoint animations. They can help add emphasis to slide content and reveal parts of the slide gradually to help presenters discuss topics sequentially. 

As a presenting software, PowerPoint provides all kinds of animations for emphasis, entrance, exit, and to create a set motion. Join us today to learn all about animations in PowerPoint and unleash your creative potential.

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How PowerPoint Animations Can Benefit Presentation Design

Understanding powerpoint animation basics, types of animations in powerpoint, how to animate text on powerpoint, animating objects for visual impact, crafting seamless slide transitions in powerpoint, mastering advanced animation techniques in powerpoint, dos and don’ts of powerpoint animations, real-world use cases of animated presentation slides, recommended animated powerpoint templates, enhanced engagement and understanding through animations.

Dynamic presentations can have many benefits. The importance of such animations is often only realized by people familiar with PowerPoint. As we’ve seen in our guide on visual communication , graphical elements can make concepts more understandable. In the case of animations, we can use the transitions between slides or elements to split concepts and make them clearer.

Audience engagement is another factor, as eye-catching slides often include surprise elements hidden behind animations. These elements attract the audience’s interest and increase retention rate. In this case, animations serve as powerful presentation aids for the speaker.

Capturing Audience Attention

PowerPoint animations are more likely to capture the audience’s attention than static slides. The moving objects on-screen are the type of visuals people are likely to find attention-grabbing instead of trying to read through static slides or looking at static images. On this behalf, storytelling techniques boost their efficacy in connecting with the audience by implementing animations and transitions rather than sticking to static slides. 

Emphasizing Relationships Between Elements

Whenever we work with contrasting values, like pros and cons slides , animations help the presenter highlight areas of interest or disclose the opposite values section by section. This, in turn, structures the speech for real-time interaction with the graphical assets rather than having the audience read the slide and lose focus on the speech. 

Interactive Presentations

As mentioned before, presenters can craft compelling stories through the careful use of animations in PPT. What is often overlooked is the link between interactive presentations and animations. For instance, a speaker can deliver different outcomes of the presentation by selecting one path whose outcome is revealed through an animation. This “wow” factor induces surprise and creatively presents case scenarios.

Another option is when introducing your team in presentations. Rather than using static slides, incorporating animations gives more rhythm to the presentation and invites the public to interact with the speaker.

Getting Started with Animation in PowerPoint

To start with animations in PowerPoint, select an object you wish to animate and go to the Animations tab to choose an animation to add to the slide element. When adding animations to multiple objects in a slide, you should consider the sequence you wish to use to animate objects.

Accessing Animation Features

When accessing animation features, you will come across various animation types. By expanding the Animations menu, you can select animations for entrance, exit, emphasis, and motion paths to create a path for your animated sequence. You can also click to instantly preview an animation for the selected object or switch to slideshow mode to see how the animation will appear.

Adding Animations to Text and Objects

Once an animation is added to a text or object, a number is assigned. This number shows the sequence in which the object will be presented. For example, the object will be the first to be animated on screen, followed by two, three, and so on.

You can adjust the sequence of animations, triggers, and other settings from the Animation Pane in PowerPoint.

Timing and Sequence in Animations

The Timing menu in the Animations pane provides options to set the duration of the animation, the time to delay the animation on the screen (if necessary), and to assess if the animation starts on click, with the previous or after the last animation. How you select these animations will help you adjust the time and sequence of the animations. For example, you can use ‘ with previous’ option to show two animated objects simultaneously.

Entrance, Exit, and Emphasis Animations

Some of the most commonly used animation types fall under three categories: entrance, exit, and emphasis animations.

Entrance Animations

The Entrance Animations are meant to start or introduce objects. You can explore all entrance-related animations by going to Animations -> Animation (menu) -> More Entrance Effects . This will reveal all entrance animations you can click to preview for a selected object. These often consist of basic animations with effects like appear, fly-in, float-in, strips, wheel, circle, box, dissolve-in, split, wedge, wipe, plus, diamond, checkerboard, blinds, etc. The animations can be divided into three categories: basic, subtle, and moderate. These categories help identify the type of effects in each category according to how prominent they might be on screen.

Exit Animations

The Exit Animations are meant to help exit a slide or animated sequence to close a topic or subtopic, or to conclude the on-screen animations for a slide. These animations are similar to the Entrance Animations with the same effects. You can use these animation types for an exit sequence using effects like blinds, circles, checkerboard, box, plus, split, wedge, wipe, diamond, dissolve out, contract, swivel, fade, zoom, basic zoom, collapse, float up, etc.

Like the Entrance Animations, you can go to  Animations -> Animation (menu) -> More Exit Effects to preview the animations and to see the three categories for basic, subtle, or moderate animations.

Emphasis Animations

Other than basic, subtle, and moderate, the Emphasis Animations come with an additional category, ‘exciting.’ Emphasis animations in PowerPoint provide visual aids for emphasizing content within slides. The effects for these animation types in PowerPoint are also quite different from the entrance and exit-themed effects. Effects like fill color, grow/shrink, transparency, line color, teeter, color pulse, object color, desaturate, darken, lighten, blink, wave, and others can help emphasize an object within a slide to make it pop out before the audience.

Exploring Motion Path Animations

If primary effects aren’t what you want, it’s time to switch to Motion Paths . These are animated effects in PowerPoint that showcase objects across a specific path. In other words, these are elaborate animations that drag objects on the screen based on a particular shape or path, such as a 4,5, 6, or 8-point star, crescent moon, circle, diamond, football, heart, octagon, pentagon, square, trapezoid, teardrop, right triangle, arc (down, right, left, up), curvy right, bounce right, etc.

Motion Paths are divided into four categories. The basic effects consist of shapes, whereas, Line Curves provide lines and curves to animated objects. Similarly, the special category contains more elaborate effects such as inverted square, loop de loop, peanut, bean, curved square, etc.

Choosing Appropriate Animation Styles

When choosing animation styles, picking a style that best resonates with your presentation slides is important. The animations’ names and categories can help you identify what might work for you. Furthermore, after adding an animation, you can go to Effect Options to view the various directions and options used to refine the animation to build your sequence further. Depending on the animation type, you can pick variations of the animation, directions, colors, transparency, points to edit or lock, or other options for selected effects. The image below shows the variations for the Wheel animation in PowerPoint via Effect Options .

Similarly, if you select Transparency from Emphasis Effects, you can choose how transparent the object will appear on the screen. Likewise, many color-themed effects enable picking a custom color to animate an object.

Since Motion Paths are unique, you will get options to edit points, lock paths, reverse the direction of the default animated sequence, etc.

Now that you know how to animate in PowerPoint, it’s time to explore making written content more interesting using animations.

Start by opening a blank PPT file and adding a placeholder text. The idea is to learn how text interacts with animation effects without working with complex graphic layouts.

Select the text and switch to the Animations tab. In there, pick an animation effect of your preference. You will get a preview of the effect applied – which will show the number of the animation order once completed.

Animations for text, like any other animation, can be controlled in terms of behavior by accessing the panel at the right-most section of the Ribbon.

Additionally, we can expand the animations panel to select from the different effects offered by PowerPoint.

Animating Text Elements on PPT Templates

Animating text elements to highlight key aspects of your slides can be a great way to create engaging presentations. The Animated 3D 4 Steps & Core PowerPoint Template shown below are among the Animated PowerPoint templates at SlideModel that animate objects and text elements for emphasis while retaining a clear layout.

As visible from the animated sequence from the Animation Pane in the image below, the slide deck uses animated text boxes with a mix of other slide elements to create a sequence where a four-step diagram is highlighted with supported text to help elaborate each part of the diagram in an animated sequence. We can add, remove, or modify the included effects via the Animation Pane.

Balancing Text Animations for Impact

By balancing text animations, you can have maximum impact when highlighting content for your slides. The animations can be triggered to start simultaneously to reveal all the text after a sequence of objects, before objects appear, or one by one to reveal the diagram contents gradually.

Animating Images, Shapes, and Charts

When animating shapes and images, you can use a variety of animation types for entrance, exit, and emphasis, and to make the content pop out. However, charts require subtle animations, and it’s best to use basic effects to reveal charts, such as Appear and Disappear .

The Animated Network Diagram PowerPoint Template is an example of how to animate shapes.

The template’s title slide reveals shapes and icons in the form of a diagram in an animated sequence.

You can also include images in such a template to customize the given diagram and animate it to reveal the image simultaneously or after a set of objects has already been revealed.

If you are including a chart in your slide that is to be animated, make sure the animation corresponds to other elements that might also be animated. For example, you can trigger the chart to be revealed after the slide title with a simple Appear effect. In such a case, the chart can be displayed altogether or gradually, in animated form.

Applying Object Animations Strategically

When placing slide objects, you must apply the animations strategically to avoid revealing information out of sequence. Furthermore, it is also worth considering how your effects appear. For example, in the image of the diagram below, would you prefer the diagram to appear floating upward or downward? Such considerations and other vital elements, such as your branding needs, are important to ponder when setting your animated sequence.

Enhancing Presentation Flow with Transitions

While Animations for PowerPoint are one way of making your slides engaging, PowerPoint Transitions is another. You can access them via the Transitions tab in PowerPoint and apply transitions between slides.

While many legacy transitions provide basic effects when switching between slides, some of the more recent additions to this menu, such as Morph Transition , enable the creation of elaborate animations by using Transitions to animate your slides. The below example shows a slide with the Morph transition, giving an animated effect to the diagram.

Maintaining Coherence Between Slides

When applying Transitions, it is essential to maintain coherence between slides by ensuring they don’t overlap with any added Animations. To do this, you should preview your slide deck to see how it might appear once all the animated effects have been included in your slides. Like PowerPoint Animations, you can also use Effect Options for Transitions to set a sequence or direction that best suits your needs.

Layering for Complex Animation Effects

Using layers of multiple objects and slides can easily create advanced animation effects. This can be done using not only PowerPoint animations but also transitions. The Animated Pendulum Swing PowerPoint Templates from the SlideModel archive of animated templates use Transitions like Morph to create animated sequences. The below example shows a swinging pendulum created using Morph.

Combining and Triggering Animations

Depending on the number of elements within a slide and the animations used, you can use triggers to customize and set sequences for slide elements to animate. The example below shows the selected pendulum’s various linking options for the on-click trigger. By placing your slide objects to be connected and triggered with different parts of your slide, you can create and customize animated sequences that can be pretty attention-grabbing. 

PowerPoint Animation Painter

If you thought you had to start from scratch to animate each slide of your presentation, you are sorely mistaken. Much like the Format Painter option in PowerPoint, we can find Animation Painter , which is accessible via the Ribbon under the Advanced Animation control options.

This tool helps us duplicate animations between elements of the same slide or copy animation effects from one slide to another. As a format copying tool, it requires at least one animation effect to be placed otherwise the option is grayed out.

Creative Experimentation

Experimenting with Animations in PowerPoint can be pretty helpful to avoid making monotonous presentations. Experimentation does not necessarily require making slides from scratch, but you can also use ready-made templates such as the 3D animation PowerPoint Templates at SlideModel. Alternatively, some slide deck templates offer a considerable range of animation effects intended for maximum audience engagement, which users can quickly customize by editing placeholder areas for text, images, and logos.

Below is a list of do’s and don’ts of PowerPoint Animations for making presentations that best use animated effects.

Maintain Animation Moderation

It is essential to maintain moderation when using animations, as the use of too many animations on a single slide or presentation can make the content confusing.

Use of Appropriate Animations

Try to use appropriate animations for slide objects. The animation should suitably show if the object is to enter, exit, be emphasized, or be highlighted using a motion path.

Avoid Animation Overload

Avoid flashy animated sequences unless your presentation is meant for an audience that might find engaging, such as children in a classroom session.

Subtle can be Just as Engaging

Sometimes, subtle animations can be just as engaging as an animation with an elaborate effect. This can, in fact, be a better option than using animations that might be visually overpowering or difficult to follow due to elaborate effects.

Ensure Visual Consistency

As discussed earlier, it is vital to maintain consistency in using animated effects. Be it Animations or Transitions, using flashy effects or too many diverse effects can hurt how the audience perceives your content, as it might become confusing, visually overpowering, or unprofessional. In such a case, the audience might quickly lose interest in the presentation, leading to Death by PowerPoint.

Less is More

The design language of visual designs over the past decade or more has been intended to use fewer effects and graphical elements with ample space to make the interface look clean. Be it Modern UI or Material design apps, this design language has been evident across desktop and mobile UIs. Using the same concept, you can design your slides with fewer animations and graphical elements to make your content more visually appealing.

Turning PowerPoints into Millions

Courtney Allen, a professional PowerPoint designer who came out of a BFA in graphic design from Boise State University, had all but PowerPoint as a part of her portfolio. She started her freelancing career via Upwork, making over a thousand PowerPoints for clients, bringing in as many as $2 million. She suggests using simple designs and animations to make the most out of PowerPoint presentations. 

Guy Kawasaki Pitch Deck

Guy Kawasaki, a former Apple employee, whose famous 10-slide pitch deck has inspired a variety of PowerPoint templates. This rule was designed for startups and business presentations, focusing on pitching a concept to investors. While this isn’t directly related to using animations in presentations, it is an example of making the best use of minimalist content in a few slides. You can learn more about the Guy Kawasaki pitch deck from our article about the 10/20/30 rule for PowerPoint presentations .

How not to use an Animated PowerPoint Presentation in Court! 

Presentations with animations aren’t always a great idea. In 2014, a court in the United States criticized a PowerPoint presentation by the prosecutor, which led to the court throwing the case out. The presentation was made with sound effects and animations, with flashy elements like the bullseye. Some of the significant mistakes made by the prosecutor included ‘visual advocacy,’ where the defendant was marked with the word ‘guilt’ in the slide deck. Not to mention, the animated presentation seemed to be aimed at influencing the court using visual aids. Something that did not sit well with the court.

Use of PowerPoint by the US Military

The US Military has often been accused of Death by PowerPoint for preparing what some call the worst PowerPoint slides ever created. The issue became so profound that in 2011, it was revealed that an executive communications manager at Microsoft, Dave Karle, was tasked with ensuring that the US military could finally start using the software properly. After discussions with top military officials, an updated military presentation method was created, consisting of a number of presentation templates, tips, and graphics and more than 6000 map symbols. 

In this section, you can check some ready-made templates that can be easily customized for your presentation’s purposes. All these templates feature professionally made animation effects with native PowerPoint tools.

1. Multi-Purpose Animated PowerPoint Slide Deck

Those looking for how to animate in PowerPoint now have a ready-made solution to create mind-blowing presentations in a couple of minutes. This slide deck contains 26 slides in a broad selection of topics. We can present facts, introduce our team, our company, display charts with animated effects, and so much more. Check it out now!

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2. Animated 8-Step Social Media Carousel PowerPoint Template

Bring dynamism to your social media posts by implementing this vivid social media carousel template. With eye-catching animated effects, this template emulates the typical carousel posts we can find on platforms like LinkedIn or Instagram.

3. Problem Solving Animated PowerPoint Template

Bring professional graphics to troubleshooting sessions with your team. This template, filled with PowerPoint animations, offers a user-friendly approach to conventional problem-solving situations in which the team has to observe the Issue Matrix, suggest possible solutions, and prepare an implementation plan and its corresponding process flow diagram. Thanks to its high-quality animation effects, the speaker can introduce the facts individually, without diverting attention from the speech.

4. Animated Company Profile Presentation Template for PowerPoint

We’ve seen this template as one of the examples of animations for PowerPoint. It is a 21-slide solution offering all the tools required for a corporate-styled company profile presentation, specifically tailored for service businesses.

5. Corporate Company Profile Animated PowerPoint Template

An alternative option for company profile presentations, featuring a minimalistic graphic layout with a broad variety of animation effects. Check these 12 slides and customize them with information relevant to your organization – we bring complex animation effects in a ready-made format. Colors and placeholder images can also be replaced.

6. Animated Roadmap PowerPoint Template

Bring more action to any planning meeting using this animated PowerPoint roadmap template. After a clear path overview, each milestone slide contains animation effects to introduce relevant information to the topic. It is a new take on traditional roadmap presentations that allows the speaker to pace themselves regarding how to disclose the information about the strategy to embark on.

7. Animated Pros & Cons Comparison Slide Template for PowerPoint

We mentioned the advantages of using PowerPoint animations to discuss contrasting values of a situation. Well, this animated Pros & Cons slide is the ideal tool for that purpose, offering a generalist view, then two accompanying slides for Pros & Cons, respectively, with animated effects to introduce additional information per point.

Using animations to make visually appealing and engaging presentations requires ensuring that your content corresponds with your added animated effects. It is always best to use animations in moderation and to keep your slides minimalist while unleashing your creativity as a presenter. Using ready-made PowerPoint templates can also help give you a good starting point to begin experimenting with animations and effects. This can also be useful for people new to PowerPoint Animations to explore what is doable with an animated slide deck, using animated sequences tailored for customization. 

Whether you’re using an animated template or making one from scratch, a preview in slideshow mode can save you a lot of trouble with potential issues tied to animated effects. Last but not least, using animations in PowerPoint isn’t always necessary, and you can even go for a simple slide deck with a handful of slides. What matters is that you should be aware of the information being presented, and the visual aids should be just to aid your slides and not meant to be the whole package on their own.

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Best Slide Transitions And Animations For Business Presentations

Most, if not all, presentation software offer plenty of slide transitions and animations. But which ones should you use for your business presentations? Should you go for the simple fade animation? Or would the fancy boomerang and bouncing effects be better? Well, continue reading because that’s what you’re going to find out in this article!

Animations vs Transitions: What’s the Difference?

You may think animations and transitions refer to the same thing – they don’t. Transitions refer to slide transitions or the animation that occurs when you transition from one slide to the next. Transition effects are applied to the whole slide. Thus, you can only choose a single transition effect to a slide. So, if you have 15 slides in your slideshow, then you can have 15 different transition effects.

Animations , on the other hand, refer to object or element animation. You can animate the text, any charts or tables, images, shapes, icons, etc. on your slides. You can animate every single element on your slide and add various effects, if you so desire. But, of course, I don’t recommend this unless you want everyone to get a migraine!

So, now you know the difference between transitions and animations. It’s time to show you where you can find these in 3 of the most popular presentation software today: PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides.

Where to Find Transition Effects?

Look for the Transitions tab in the toolbar. As you can see, transitions are categorized into three: Subtle, Exciting, and Dynamic. Click on the effect you want to use and you’ll get a quick preview of how it looks like on your slide.

For Keynote users, you can access the different transition options by clicking on a slide in the navigation pane (step 1 in the screenshot below). Then click the Animate button (step 2). Finally, click on the blue Add an Effect button (step 3). You can set the duration and direction as well as when you want to start the transition.

• Google Slides

If you’re a Google Slides user, you’ll find your transition effects by first clicking on a slide in the navigation pane (step 1). Then look for the Transition button in the menu bar (step 2). The Transitions pane will appear on the right. Choose from the 7 different transition options (step 3) as you see below:

Where to Find Animation Effects?

This is what the Animations tab look like in PowerPoint. It’s categorized into Entrance, Emphasis, Exit (not shown), and Motion Paths (not shown). If you want to view the complete list of animations, then check out the extra options inside the red box below.

You can access the different object animation options by first clicking on the object you want to animate (step 1). Then click on the Animate button (step 2). As you can see below, there are three tabs: Build In, Action, Build Out (step 3). These 3 are the Keynote equivalent to PowerPoint’s Entrance, Emphasis, and Exit effects.

In Google Slides, you would also need to click first on the object you want to animate. Right-click and select Animate   to access the Transitions side panel. Then click on Add Animation like you see below:

Just like the Transition effects, you only have a limited number of object animation options in Google Slides (13 to be exact).

Why Use Animations and Transitions in Your Presentation?

Here are a few good reasons why you should consider adding animations and transitions to your PowerPoint (and Keynote / Google Slides) presentations:

• Enhance your presentation’s appearance

You don’t need to add any effects to your presentation. But, I promise you, if you use the right animation and transition effects, you can transform your entire presentation’s appearance. From boring to fun and even dramatic, it’s all possible with animations and transitions.

• Emphasize key points

This is especially easy to do with object animation. For example, if you’re presenting a numbered list or some bullet points, you can set each point to appear one after the other. This means you get some time to discuss each point without your audience reading ahead to the next items on your list.

• Control the pace

When you show everything at once on the screen, then it’s a given that everyone will know what you’re about to say. However, with animations, you can control the pace of your presentation. You can build up some ‘drama.’ When the time comes for the big ‘reveal,’ use the right animation to achieve your desired effect!

• Grab people’s attention

Animations and slide transitions are useful in grabbing people’s attention. Even if your audience isn’t looking directly at the screen, any slight movement on your slides can get them to look at your slides again. Use animations sparingly though. You don’t want people to stop looking at your slides altogether simply because they literally felt sick from watching your animations!

Best Practices When Adding Transitions and Animations to Slides

You’ve probably heard of “death by PowerPoint” by now. Well, do you know its cousin, “motion sickness by PowerPoint?” If you’ve ever sat on a presentation which used tons of transitions and animations, and found yourself a bit dizzy after, then you’ve experienced motion sickness.

I’m sure you don’t want to subject your audience to this unpleasant feeling. For best results, follow these practices when adding various animations to your slides:

• Keep it simple

Yes, there are tons of fancy animation options in PowerPoint, but it doesn’t mean you need to use most, or all, of them in your presentation. Can you imagine how your audience is going to react when they see you’ve added an animation effect to every single element on each slide? It would be a disaster, I can assure you.

Let’s say you’ve got 10-20 elements (text, images, icons, shapes, etc.) on each slide. And you add entry, emphasis and exit animation effects to each element . This translates to at least 30 animations on just a single slide! If I were sitting in your presentation, I’d be walking out after the first slide (yes, it’s that bad).

• Ask yourself this question: would this animation make my presentation better?

When answering this question, try to be as objective as possible. Sure, adding fancy effects may look “cool.” But not if it’s at your audience’s expense. With that said, if your answer is “yes,” then, by all means, go ahead and add the animation. Otherwise, it’s best to forego adding that particular effect.

• Use the same transition effect for all slides

In line with the principle of keeping things simple, it’s best to use a single transition effect for all your slides. It can get confusing for your audience if you mix it up. For example, if you decide to use a simple fade transition, then consider using that for all your slides. Here’s how you do this in PowerPoint:

In the Transition pane, choose the effect you want to use. Then click the Apply To All button, like you see below:

Unfortunately, Keynote doesn’t have the same shortcut button for transitions. So, if you want to apply the same transition effect to all slides, you’d need to manually select all the slides in the slide navigator. You can use the keyboard shortcut: command + a . Then click on the Animate button and select the transition effect you want to use for all slides. Here’s a screenshot of the different transition effects in Keynote:

For Google Slides users, you’re in luck. Because just like PowerPoint, you can apply the same transition effect to all your slides. Simply click the Transition button to open up the Transitions pane. Then, select your preferred transition effect and click that magic Apply to all slides button. Here’s how it looks like:

• Preview the animations

Preview all the animations you’ve added and try to look at your presentation slides objectively. When you practice your speech, time the animations to coincide with what you’re saying. Or, say, for instance, make an object appear or exit with your timed pauses.

It shouldn’t take you more than a second or two to decide if an animation actually adds value to your presentation. If it distracts from the main point, then perhaps you may want to replace it with a non-headache-inducing effect. Or better yet, totally remove it from the slide.

Fine-tune your animation if you need to. At the end of the day, it’s your audience who’s going to decide if your presentation is awesome or if it’s a total bust. Remember, no one’s going to complain if you use zero animations on your slides. But trust me, you’re going to hear something negative if you use one too many!

The Top Slide Transitions and Animations for Business Presentations

The saying “less is more” holds absolutely true in all kinds of presentations. You don’t want to crowd your slides with too much information. You don’t want it to look like there are a million things going on in there.

Why? Because it distracts from your role as a speaker and presenter. You want people’s attention to be on you and what you’re saying – not on your slides. PowerPoint slides are supposed to be used as mere visual aids. They’re not the star of your presentation – YOU ARE!

With that said, below are the top transitions and animations that are most commonly used in PowerPoint business presentations. For Keynote and Google Slides users, use animations that are similar to the effects outlined below:

Best Transition Animations in PowerPoint

• Fade – this is an old favorite among business presenters. The previous slide will ‘fade’ away to reveal the next slide. You can choose to have the previous slide fade smoothly or have it fade through black.
• Push – this effect makes the previous slide ‘push’ the new slide into view. You can use this effect to connect related slides. For instance, if your timeline spans two slides, then you can use this effect to let your audience know the slides are connected. You can choose from 4 different effect options: push from the bottom, left, right, and top.
• Cut – this actually works like a much faster fade effect. The previous slide will disappear almost instantly and the current slide will appear in its place.
• Cover – this is a relatively simple transition effect. The new slide will essentially cover the previous slide. You can choose to have the new slide move in from 8 different directions.
• Uncover – this is the exact opposite of the Cover effect. Instead of the new slide moving in and covering the previous slide, it’s going to be the previous slide moving out of the way to quickly reveal the new slide.

Best Animation Effects in PowerPoint

As mentioned earlier, there are several object animations you can choose from in PowerPoint. These are categorized into 4: entrance, emphasis, exit and motion paths animation.

For business presentations, it’s important to not get caught up at the prospect of having multiple options at your fingertips. I know it’s easier said than done, but think of how much time you can save if you don’t overthink your animation options.

That being said, I do realize that presentations aren’t equal and some fancy effects may be necessary to get your point across. But for the most part, basic animation effects are usually enough for business presentations.

Entrance Animation Effects

If you don’t want your slide elements to appear all at once, then you may want to add entrance animation to some objects. You can set it to start (1) on click, (2) with previous animation, or (3) after the previous animation. You can also set how long you want the animation to last (duration), or even apply a delay to your animation.

Go to Animations > More Entrance Effects for a complete list of effects in this category. Here’s a screenshot of all available entrance effects in PowerPoint:

Appear , Fade and Wipe entrance animation effects are great (and simple) options if you want to animate something in your business slides.

Emphasis Animation Effects

One of the best ways to draw attention to a specific object on your slide is to use an emphasis animation effect. These effects can only be applied to objects that are already on the slide. So, if you’ve applied entrance animation to the same object, then the emphasis effect is going to happen AFTER it’s made an entry and is already on the slide. Also, objects with emphasis effect aren’t going to disappear from your slide (that’s what the exit animation effect is for).

Go to Animations > More Emphasis Effects for a complete list of effects in this category. Here’s a screenshot of all options:

Note that not all emphasis effects are going to be available for all kinds of elements. For example, if you want to animate an image , then options like Font Color, Bold Flash, Brush Color, etc. are going to be greyed out and will be unclickable. If you want to animate a certain shape, then Shimmer, Underline, Grow With Color, etc. are not going to be available, and so on.

For most business presentations, go over the available Basic and Subtle emphasis effects first (but skip the Grow/Shrink and Spin options). Remember, you want to add value to your presentation, not give your audience a headache!

Exit Animation Effects

Exit animations are used if you want an element to disappear from your slide. This is especially helpful if you’re trying to convey a point where a specific element is no longer needed.

Go to Animations > More Exit Effects   for a complete list of available effects in PowerPoint. Here’s what it looks like:

For business presentations, the best exit animations are Disappear, Dissolve Out, Wipe, Fade, Float Down, and Float Up. The objects will exit from the slide, but won’t cause visual anxiety to your audience.

Motion Path Animation Effects

PowerPoint may not be known as an animation software. But if you know how to use motion path animation, then you can easily take your presentation to the next level. You can use it to tell effective stories and demonstrate certain points in your presentation. If you want to understand more about how motion path animation works, and how you can use it to make your presentation stand out, then I recommend you read this article .

For a complete list of motion path effects, go to Animations > More Motion Paths . Here’s a screenshot:

Adding Sound Effects to Animations

Sound effects may not be necessary for most business presentations. But in cases where you absolutely need to add some sound effects to your slide animations, then here’s how:

1. Click on the element you want to animate

2. Go to the Animations tab and choose your animation

3. Click on Animation Pane (still in the Animations tab)

4. In the Animation Pane , click on the animation you want to add the sound effect to. A small triangle will appear on the right. Click on this triangle to reveal more options. Then click on Effect Options .

5. In the Effect tab, click on Sound and choose from the available options. Then click OK.

For Mac PowerPoint users, the same steps will apply. However, the interface will look different from Windows. Here’s where you can find the Sound effects for your selected animation:

Just like all the other animation effects I’ve discussed in this article, it’s best to use sound effects sparingly. If it’s not going to add any value to your presentation, then consider not using it at all.

Many business presentations should follow the ‘less is more’ principle. Don’t depend on animations to impress your audience as it can quickly backfire. Instead, focus on getting them to listen to you and engage with you throughout your presentation.

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Genially in a nutshell

How do I make a presentation interactive and how does Genially work? Find the answers to all of your slide-related questions here!

What’s an interactive presentation?

Interactive slides contain clickable hotspots, links, buttons, and animations that are activated at the touch of a button. Instead of reading or watching passively, your audience can actively interact with the content.  

Genially’s interaction presentation software allows you to combine text, photos, video clips, audio and other content in one deck. It’s a great way to condense more information into fewer slides. 

If you’re a teacher, you can share multiple materials in one single learning resource. Students can create their own projects using digital media and online maps. For business or training, try embedding spreadsheet data, PDFs, and online content directly in your slides. 

An interactive slide deck is more user-friendly than a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation or Google Slides document. That’s because you can break information down into chunks with pop-ups, labels, voiceovers and annotated infographics.  

The other benefit of interactive content is increased engagement. It’s easier to keep your audience’s attention when they’re actively participating. Try Genially’s presentation software and free slideshow maker to see how it’s better than other presentation websites. You won’t go back to standard presentation apps!

How do you make a clickable slide?

The best way to make slides clickable is to use Genially’s free interactive presentation program. Design your slide then apply an interaction. In a couple of clicks, you can add popup windows, hyperlinks, close-up images, games, animations, multimedia and other content. 

Choose from the library of hotspot buttons and icons to show people what to click on. Go to Presenter View to get a preview and see how your content will appear to your audience.

How do I create presentations that look professional?

You’ve got a deadline looming and you’re staring at the screen with a blank presentation. We’ve all been there! Starting a presentation design from scratch is tricky, especially if you’re short on time. 

Genially’s free online presentation maker has over 2000 ready-to-use templates for professional slide presentations, photos slideshows, and more. Each slide design has been created by our team of top graphic designers. No need to worry about fonts, centering images, or designing a matching color scheme. It’s all done for you. 

Start by browsing our layouts and themes for education, business and then customize with your own text and images.

How do I share or download my slides?

Because Genially is a cloud based presentation software, you can simply share the link to your slides. Like other online presentation tools, there are no files to download or store on your computer. Everything is saved online.  

When you publish your slide deck, it gets its own unique url, just like a website. Share the link with others to let them explore the content in their own time. If you’re presenting live, just click the Present button. 

You can also embed your presentation on your website, company wiki, or social media. Genially is compatible with WordPress, Moodle, Google Classroom, and other platforms. If you use an LMS, you can also download your interactive design slides in SCORM format.

For slideshow videos and slideshows with music, share online or download as an MP4 video. Check out our free slideshow templates for ideas.

Can I make a free presentation in Genially?

You bet! Genially is an easy-to-use slide maker, with a free version and paid plans. The free plan allows you to create unlimited slides with interactions and animations. Subscribe to one of our paid plans for more advanced features.

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