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Getting Started With Keynote: How To Create Your First Keynote Presentation

If you’re new to the Apple ecosystem, then you’re probably a stranger to Keynote, Apple’s very own presentation software. Don’t worry if you don’t know anything about it at this point, that’s what this article is for. So, stay tuned as I introduce you to this popular alternative to PowerPoint. You’ll learn how to navigate the Keynote workspace and later on, how to create your first Keynote presentation.

Why Use Keynote?

I’ve got a few good reasons why Keynote is an awesome presentation software for Mac users.

• It’s free and readily available

Keynote comes pre-installed on new Macs. You don’t need to download it, but if you need to, you can always download it for free on the App Store . For the PowerPoint (and Windows) faithful who’ve made the switch to Apple computers, you’re probably asking this very question right now:

“Why use Keynote when PowerPoint is available on Macs?”

Truthfully, the answer is you don’t have to. However, PowerPoint (and Microsoft Office) isn’t free. If you want to install PowerPoint on your Mac, then you’d need to buy a Microsoft Office license or a subscription to Office 365.

If you absolutely don’t need to use PowerPoint, then why not give Keynote a try? It’s pretty simple to use, it’s intuitive and it works great on Macs. Plus, it’s free, so you don’t need to spend extra cash just to use the app!

• It’s designed for Macs

Keynote was designed by Apple for Apple. This means you’re not going to find Keynote on Windows or Linux or any other operating system. Apple is known for the quality of their products and Keynote is no different. It’s sleek, sexy, easy on the eyes, and it’s fairly easy to use.

For those saying they’d stick to PowerPoint on their Mac, that’s absolutely fine. But if you’re expecting your Mac PowerPoint experience to be on par with your Windows experience, then you’re going to be disappointed. The Mac version lacks many of the newer features you’ll find on Windows. And frankly, it’s just not as good as the Windows version.

If you need to use PowerPoint on Mac, I recommend you use Boot Camp or install third-party software like Parallels Desktop . This is so you can run Windows apps natively on your Mac.

• It’s user-friendly

Apple products are designed to work out of the box. It’s one of the reasons why many people swear by Apple products. You don’t need to be a designer to use Keynote. The interface is clean, intuitive and relatively simple. Sure, there’s a bit of a learning curve, but it’s nowhere near the time you need to spend to master PowerPoint.

If you’re coming from PowerPoint, you may even think Keynote is too simple. But that’s why Keynote users love it – they don’t need to overthink their slide designs. You may not have granular control over every single aspect of your presentation (and this may be a no-no for diehard PowerPoint users), but plenty of Keynote users don’t mind. When all is said and done, they know they’ll have a great-looking presentation.

• Works on all Apple devices

If you’ve invested heavily into the Apple ecosystem, then Keynote should be your presentation software of choice. Why? Because you’re not limited to using just one device to edit your slides. You can work on your slides on your MacBook, iMac, iPad, and even your iPhone! You can even access your Keynote file on non-Apple devices – simply fire up a web browser and go to iCloud Keynote!

• It’s PowerPoint-friendly

Ah yes, PowerPoint users need this reassurance. You’ve probably been burned in the past when PowerPoint and Keynote didn’t play too well with each other. And you had all sorts of problems trying to sort out compatibility issues.

Well, it’s 2019 now. According to Apple themselves, they’ve redesigned Keynote to work better with Microsoft Office products. They regularly update the software too to ensure better compatibility.

Here’s an article detailing the compatibility of Keynote with PowerPoint. You’ll notice there are more ticks in the Supported and Partially Supported columns than the Not Supported one. So, hurray for PowerPoint and Keynote fans!

Getting Started With Keynote

Now that you know just how awesome Keynote is, I’m going to give you a rundown of the software’s interface. To get started with Keynote, launch the app from the Launchpad or look for it in the Dock. You’ll then see the theme chooser (see screenshot below). Choose whether you want to use a standard (4:3) or wide (16:9) theme.

Note : If you don’t see the theme chooser above, press the Option key on your keyboard and click File > New to open a new Keynote file. The theme chooser will then appear on your screen.

Navigating the Keynote workspace isn’t as hard as it looks. The interface is relatively cleaner and simpler than PowerPoint. This is what the Toolbar looks like:

As you can see above, I’ve divided the Toolbar into 5 different parts. Here’s a run-down of what each part does:

1 – This is the navigation panel. As you can see, there are 3 buttons in this section (View, Zoom, and Add Slide):

• Under View , you can decide whether you want to use the Navigator view (default), Slide Only view, Light Table view, or Outline view. This is also where you go to edit the Master Slides, show object list, and more.

• You can also Zoom in or out of whatever view you’ve selected. If you don’t want to mess around with the percentages, you can always click on Fit Slide .

• Lastly, you can click on the Add Slide button to, well, obviously, add a slide. However, this is where it gets interesting. When you add a slide, Keynote doesn’t automatically add a blank slide (like PowerPoint). Instead, you get to choose the slide layout you want to use.

2 – This section consists of the Play and Keynote Live buttons.

• Clicking on the Play button will play your slideshow.
• Hit Keynote Live if you want to present a live slideshow to anyone in the world. Your audience can watch your presentation on any Apple or iOS device, or any browser connected to the Internet.

Note you’ll need to be connected to iCloud for this feature to work. Once you’re logged in, you can copy and paste the link to your slideshow and send it to your audience. You can also lock your presentation with a password if you’re concerned about security.

3 – In this section, you can choose from 6 different elements you can add to your slides. You can add a table , chart , text , shape , media (images, videos, audio) and comment . The first 5 elements are largely self-explanatory.

For the 6 th element (comments), these are helpful if you’re collaborating with somebody else. You can have a chat in real-time about your ideas and any changes you want to make to the design. In case you’re wondering, the comments won’t appear in your actual presentation.

4 – If you’re collaborating with other people, then you simply need to click the Collaborate button. You can specify who can access your Keynote and their permission level. Here’s what it looks like:

5 – The fifth section is where you go to edit the properties of all the elements and slides in your presentation. You can see 3 options or buttons here: Format , Animate and Document .

• Format. To format your slide itself, click on a blank space on your slide. You’ll be able to change your slide layout here as well as edit the Master Slide. You can also change the appearance of your slide (change background appearance, etc.).
• Format an element . The format menu options will change according to the element you click on. Say, for instance, you click on a text, then the formatting options for text will appear on your screen. If you click on a photo, then the image formatting options will appear, and so on.
• Animate (Slide Transition) . If you want to add animations when you transition from one slide to another, this is the correct button to click. Slide transitions are categorized into four: (1) Appear & Move, (2) Flip, Spin & Scale, (3) Object Effects, and (4) Text Effects. You can adjust the duration, color, delay, and more, of your selected effect.
• Animate (Element Effect) . You can choose to add a Build In effect, an Action effect, and a Build Out effect for your elements.
• Document . Click on this button to change your document settings. In here, you can adjust your Slideshow Settings, Presentation Type, Slide Size and more. Additionally, you can also record your slideshow in the Audio tab and add a Soundtrack . This is great if you plan on playing your slideshow in conference kiosks (self-playing) or converting your Keynote to video.

Additional Keynote options

You’re probably wondering if that’s all that Keynote can do. Well, of course not! In addition to the Toolbar, you can also access more settings and features in the Menu bar. You’ll see this at the very top of your screen:

If you think the default Toolbar lacks some important feature, and you don’t want to go looking for it in the Menu bar every time you want to use it, then you may want to customize the toolbar.

Here’s how you do it:

Go to View > Customize Toolbar . You can drag and drop your most frequently used buttons to the toolbar. For example, if you find yourself frequently using the Group and Ungroup options, then you may want to drag it into your toolbar so you can group/ungroup elements with just a single click. If you’re very particular about the size of your fonts, then add the Bigger and Smaller buttons to your toolbar.

The good thing about customizing your toolbar is that you can always go back to the default settings. If you find yourself wanting to go back to the original toolbar menu, then go back into the Customize Toolbar menu again.

As you can see on the screenshot above, there’s an option to drag the default set into the toolbar . Don’t forget to hit the blue Done button when you’re finished.

Using iCloud Keynote

If you want the ability to edit your Keynote presentation on other devices, then log in to iCloud on your Mac. Go into System Preferences and click on iCloud . You’ll see this on your screen:

Type in your Apple ID and password if you already have one. If not, click on Create Apple ID .

Now that your Mac is logged in to iCloud, all your photos, contacts and documents (including Keynote files) will be stored in iCloud. This means if you have an iPhone or iPad, and you’re logged in using the same Apple ID, then all the files uploaded to iCloud will automatically appear in your Apple devices. So, you can create your Keynote on your MacBook or iMac, and then continue editing on your iPad or iPhone. Awesome, right?

But what about if you need to need to make last-minute changes to your presentation and you don’t have an Apple device nearby? Will all your hard work go to waste? Thankfully, not.

Just open a web browser on any computer and go to https://icloud.com . You’ll see this prompt on your screen:

Once you’re logged in to iCloud, you’ll see this menu on your screen:

Click on Keynote and you’ll be able to see all the Keynote files you’ve made on other iCloud-linked devices. If you want to create a new file, click on Create Presentation .

Just like in the desktop version of Keynote, you’ll see the Theme Chooser menu on your screen:

Click on the theme you want to use. A new tab will automatically open on your browser. This what the iCloud Keynote workspace looks like:

As you can see, it looks almost exactly the same as the desktop version. You’ve got the View and Zoom icons, the Play slideshow button, the 6 element types you can add to your slides (table, chart, text, shape, media, comment), the collaborate icon, and the format and animate button.

At a quick glance, however, you can see that the Keynote Live and Document icons are missing on the toolbar. Unfortunately, like most web-based presentation software, iCloud Keynote also has its drawbacks. A number of features from the desktop app are missing.

For instance, once you’ve selected your theme on iCloud Keynote, you’re going to have to stick with it. You simply don’t have the option to change it to another theme.

For this example, I used the Artisan theme in the screenshot above. I wanted to change it to the Gradient theme, but iCloud Keynote doesn’t have the Document button (available on the desktop version) that allows you to change themes and slide sizes.

There’s also no option to edit the Master Slides. While there’s a Media button, you’re limited to adding images only. This means inserting videos and audio files are not going to be possible on iCloud Keynote. Formatting options are also limited, so keep this in mind when creating and editing slides on the web.

The good news, however, is that iCloud integration is fantastic. You can create your slides in iCloud Keynote. Once you get your hands on an Apple computer, you can just edit your file on the desktop app. iCloud Keynote is great for editing presentations while you’re on the go. For maximum control, however, Keynote desktop is the way to go.

Tips to Make Your First Keynote Presentation a Standout

Even the most novice of Keynote users can make something stunning in just a few minutes. How? Well, if you haven’t noticed, Keynote’s built-in themes already look great. So, really, if you’re in a hurry, you can just choose one of the themes from the Theme Chooser. Then, select the layouts you want to use and replace the placeholders with your own content!

But, of course, if you truly want to make your keynote presentation a standout, then it’s best to actually put some time and effort into making one that your audience is going to love. So, here are some tips you can use to impress your audience and make sure your message is heard loud and clear.

• Keep text to a minimum

No matter what presentation software you use, it’s best to keep text to a minimum. You don’t want to copy and paste several sentences or a few paragraphs in your slides. You don’t want your audience to just read your slides. If you do this, then there’s really no incentive for them to listen anymore, is there?

As the popular saying goes, “less is more.” Strive to have a simple presentation instead of going for all the bells and whistles you can think of. Your audience isn’t there to read, they’re there to listen to your presentation.

Think of your slides as mere visual aids. They’re there to make your presentation more interesting. They’re supposed to help your audience understand your main points.

• Use the right font

Different fonts convey different emotions. There are fonts that look professional. Then there are those that look fun. There are even retro fonts and scary-looking fonts (perfect for Halloween-themed presentations).

Adding new fonts to your Keynote presentation is relatively quick and easy. You’ve got two ways:

• You can download a font package and add it to Font Book . You can look for this app in your Applications folder or you can search for it using Spotlight (press both Command + Spacebar ). Click the (+) icon in Font Book and locate where you saved the downloaded font. Your new font will now appear in the Font dropdown in Keynote.

• The second option is to download an app called SkyFonts . You can download and install fonts from Google Fonts, Fonts.com, Monotype and MyFonts. Personally, I prefer this option because you don’t need to download the fonts to your computer. These are stored in the cloud and you can easily remove the fonts you’re no longer using.

Just a word of caution though. If you intend to download fancy fonts and use different devices to edit your Keynote slides, then you may be in for a shock. The fonts in iCloud Keynote are predefined, so whatever font you install on your Mac isn’t going to appear in iCloud Keynote.

• Use high-quality graphics

As the old cliché goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. You can put a picture on a slide, and it will tell the audience its own story. All without you needing to say a single word about it. That’s how powerful images are.

So, one of the first things you need to do once you figure out what you’re going to say in your presentation is to look for an image that will perfectly capture your main points. It doesn’t have to be an original photo or one that you took yourself.

You can use photos as background for your slides or you can use it as the main subject. The good news is there are millions of free images on the web. You just need to know where to look. Places like Unsplash , StockSnap and ISO Republic all offer high-quality images for free.

• Utilize white space

A busy-looking slide will only distract your audience. They won’t know exactly where to look. But if you have plenty of white space on your slides, then you can direct their attention to whatever you’re showing on screen.

Contrary to popular belief, white space doesn’t actually need to be white. It can be any color that will fit in well with your theme. For instance, take a look at the screenshot below. There’s a lot of blank space on the slide – this is what’s known as white space.

As you can see, it’s easy to follow what the slide above is trying to say. Doodling helps stimulates the brain, helps to see the big picture, improves learning, and helps to organize knowledge. The graphics used are simple enough to understand.

• Use third-party themes and templates

There’s obviously nothing wrong with using the built-in themes and templates on Keynote. But, if you want to stand out from the crowd of similar-looking presentations, then it’s best to use something else that not a lot of people are using. This is where third-party themes and templates come in.

You can download themes and templates that are made specifically for Keynote . Or you can use those that are made for PowerPoint! Surprised? Yes, PowerPoint templates do work on Keynote!

How To Use PowerPoint Templates For Your Keynote Presentations

To use PPT templates for Keynote, all you have to do is fire up Keynote, click on Open, then look for the PowerPoint file. If there are compatibility issues, Keynote will give you a list of things that may look different.

For this example, I downloaded one of our free templates, the Competitor PowerPoint Template pack. Note that you need to create a free account so you can download any of our templates.

Most PPT templates when opened in Keynote will probably have a few issues. I saw a couple of slides which needed a bit of editing. Here’s an example:

For the most part, however, the majority of slides looked great on Keynote! Here’s a screenshot of slides 5-10:

As you can see, the slides look really good. All you need to do is just edit and replace the placeholder content with your own, and you’re good to go! You can then save the file as a Keynote presentation or export it to another format.

Final Words

Apple users, rejoice! You’ve got a free and very capable presentation software on your hands. You don’t need to spend extra cash just to use PowerPoint. As you’ve learned in this article, Keynote is relatively easy to use. You’ll be able to create your first Keynote presentation in no time at all!

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Apple keynote: how to make an interactive presentation..

Although we have all heard of Powerpoint as a powerful tool for presentations, I believe that after using the Apple keynote, I have also learned that it can be used to create impressive and engaging presentations.

In this story I’m going to show you how we can create and Deliver a Killer Keynote Presentation using Keynote

Set it up correctly :

Start Keynote, then choose a Theme . Choosing an appropriate theme can save you time and effort in redefining styles, backgrounds, and image formatting.

Planning your content :

The Slide is the core component of Keynote, so it’s best to view your interactive piece as a series of small, slide-sized chunks. If you want to tell an interactive narrative, you’ll want to write it one slide at a time in words, images, video, or short animations.

Create your content :

The first page will be a title slide , so write a good welcome text ,Also use simplify charts and graphs to present your data,Always try to put points in further interactive way so that viewer can understand and grasp the slides veritably and fluently. it'll also helps to make the bystander always stick with the slide.

Short animations :

• On the slide, click to select the object you want to animate.
• In the Animate sidebar, click the Animate tab.
• Click Add an Effect, then select an animation.
• To set animation options such as the duration and direction of the animation, use the controls that appear.(Start Transition,Delay)

A Good Animation can help make a PowerPoint presentation more dynamic, and help make information more memorable. The most common types of animation effects include entrances and exits. You can also add sound to increase the intensity of your animation effects.

Presentation experts recommend using animations and sound effects sparingly. Animation can be useful in making a presentation more dynamic, and help to emphasize points, but too much animation can be distracting. Do not let animation and sound take the focus away from what you are saying.

Present it! :

Go ahead — press Play and test out your presentation. Everything should work as you’d expect, and you can press Escape to exit. Save your Presentation to iCloud, then open it on your iPad, and everything will work just the same there.

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November 16, 2023

You have some great tips. I also appreciate the paragraph about using sounds and animations sparingly. It never fails when I introduce Keynote to students, that their first presentation has sounds and animations for everything. Thank you for sharing, Keynote is one of my favorite apps.

November 22, 2023

There's nothing like a great, well-thought-out Keynote. Thanks for sharing your step-by-step guide.

November 30, 2023

Another great tips would be to use purposeful animation. If your an explaining how gravity work, using the anvil composition to have an object (or even the word GRAVITY) fall for the sky and land in a smoke dust deliver a message out the topic. And you are right to use is sparingly, use it to gain focus, to surprise you listener.

Great topic and explanation!

December 01, 2023

Hi Satyajit

Who doesn't love keynote? Thank you for the reminders on creating a presentation. You will have to share one you have created!

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How to automatically play, loop, or restart a slideshow in Keynote

Learn how to set up your Keynote slideshow to play, loop, and restart automatically so your presentation keeps going without you having to interact with it continuously.

When you’re presenting a slideshow, the last thing you need to worry about is actually playing it. That should be the easiest part. Keynote offers a few simple ways to play your slideshow automatically . You can set it to start, loop, and restart without lifting a finger. This is handy for presentations that you want to play continually in a waiting room, conference room, or trade show.

Automatically play, loop, or restart a Keynote slideshow

You have a few different options depending on your situation and when or where you’re playing your presentation:

• Automatically play upon opening: You can set the presentation to automatically play when you open it. This is handy if you set up the slideshow and someone else needs to start it.
• Loop the slideshow: This is an easy way to continually replay the slideshow after it ends.
• Restart when idle: Maybe you don’t want to loop the presentation but have it automatically restart after a set amount of inactive time.
• Open your presentation in Keynote on your Mac and then access the settings by clicking the Document button on the top right.
• Make sure the Document tab is selected at the top of the sidebar.
• Check the box for the action you want to use: Automatically play upon open , Loop slideshow , or Restart show if idle for [time period]. You can use more than one at a time, too, if you like.

On iPhone and iPad

• Open your presentation in Keynote on your iPhone or iPad and then access the settings by tapping the three dots at the top.
• Select Presentation Options > Presentation Type .
• Enable the toggles for Loop Slideshow and/or Restart Show if idle [time period]. To automatically play the show, tap Self-Playing to mark a check for that option. This is different than playing the slideshow when it opens, like on Mac. Take a look at our how-to for the self-playing option .
• Finally, tap Done to save the changes.

These convenient options let you play your slideshow, so you don’t have to keep hitting a button to start or restart. Just set it up and let it play your way.

Are you going to use one of these automatic settings for your next Keynote presentation? Let us know how the one(s) you pick work for you!

Related tips:

• How to use the Play Slideshow in Window feature in Keynote
• How to animate objects on a slide in Keynote on Mac
• How to play a movie or audio across slides in Keynote on Mac and iOS

9 Keynote Tips and Tricks for Stunning Apple Slides (+ BONUS Expert Hacks to Make Keynote Better)

Looking to create captivating and professional Apple slides? Look no further! With these Keynote tips, you can unlock the full potential of Keynote and deliver impressive presentations that will leave your audience in awe.

From mastering slide transitions to customizing your toolbar, we’ll explore essential techniques that will take your slides to the next level.

Let’s take your slides to new heights with these invaluable Keynote tips.

• Animate Individual Objects on the Slides
• Master Magic Move
• Edit Your Slide Layouts
• Use Action Buttons for Shapes in Keynote
• Use a Pre-Built Template Design
• Customize Your Keynote Toolbar
• Edit Videos without Using Any Other Tool
• Record Slideshow for Playback
• Control the Slideshow Remotely

BONUS Keynote Tips For Engaging Presentations

Keynote tips faq, #1 – animate individual objects on the slides.

Elevate the impact of your Keynote slides by animating individual objects to control their appearance and engage your audience. 

Here are three best practices for animating individual objects on your slides:

• Control the timing: Animate objects to appear on your slide exactly when you want them to. Whether it’s a text box, an image, or a shape, you can choose when it enters the screen to create a seamless and engaging presentation.
• Preview your animation: Before finalizing your slides, take advantage of the Preview button to see how your animation will look in action. This way, you can make any necessary adjustments and ensure a smooth transition between objects.
• Customize your animation: Keynote offers a range of animation options to fit your needs. From simple fades to complex movements, you can customize the animation of each individual object to create a visually stunning and memorable experience for your audience.

#2 – Master Magic Move

Little known Keynote tip: You can use a cool feature called Magic Move to seamlessly animate and transition objects between slides.

Magic Move allows for smooth animation and transition between slides, creating a visually engaging and dynamic presentation.

To utilize this feature, duplicate the slide and adjust the position of objects to create a seamless animation effect. Then, select Magic Move from the Add an Effect section to apply the animation between the slides.

Customize the duration, match with text, and define the transition start time for the Magic Move effect to ensure it aligns with your presentation needs. Then, preview the smooth animation to ensure it meets your expectations.

#3 – Edit Your Slide Layouts

To achieve consistent styling in your Keynote presentation, utilize the Edit Slide Layouts feature. This powerful tool allows you to customize your slide layouts and designs, ensuring a cohesive and professional look throughout your entire presentation. Simple but effective, this is a Keynote tip most people overlook. 

Here are three ways you can make the most of this feature:

• Easily add a title and photo: By editing your slide layouts, you can include a title and photo section in every slide, saving you time and effort. Simply adjust the layout to include these elements, and they’ll automatically appear whenever you create a new slide.
• Define your frequently used layouts: If you have specific layouts or designs that you frequently use in your presentations, you can define them using the Edit Slide Layouts feature. This way, you can easily access and apply these layouts whenever needed, streamlining your workflow and ensuring consistency.
• Explore alternatives if needed: While Keynote offers a wide range of slide layouts to choose from, you may find that none of them fit your specific needs. In that case, it’s worth exploring Keynote alternatives that provide more customizable options for slide layouts.

#4 – Use Action Buttons for Shapes in Keynote

To enhance your Keynote presentations, incorporate action buttons into your shapes. Action buttons can add interactivity and engagement to your slides.

Here are three reasons why you should consider using action buttons in Keynote:

• Easy navigation: Action buttons allow you to create clickable links within your shapes. By linking a shape to another slide or a specific location, you can create a seamless navigation experience for your audience. They can simply click on the shape to jump to the desired section or information.
• Interactive elements: Action buttons can be used to add interactive elements to your slides. For example, you can create buttons that play videos, open websites, or trigger animations. 
• Enhanced user experience: By incorporating action buttons, you can provide your audience with a more interactive and hands-on experience. They can actively participate in the presentation by clicking on buttons and exploring the content at their own pace. 

#5 – Use a Pre-Built Template Design

This Keynote tip is another important one to not overlook! Even if you’re creative and love to design from scratch, using pre-built templates as a starting point can save you a ton of time. 

Keynote users can enjoy minimal and modern pre-built templates that are both popular and easy to manage. These templates can serve as a great starting point, offering a foundation for customization and personalization . By utilizing pre-built templates, you can maintain a consistent styling throughout your presentation, especially for large decks. This ensures that your slides look polished and you look like a professional speaker .

Additionally, if you prefer a more personalized touch, Keynote allows you to create your own custom templates or slides . This flexibility enables you to tailor your presentation to your specific needs while still benefiting from the convenience and efficiency of using pre-built designs.

#6 – Customize Your Keynote Toolbar

When it comes to enhancing your Keynote presentations, one important step is to customize your toolbar for easy access to frequently used tools. By customizing your toolbar, you can streamline your workflow and save time during your presentation preparations.

To customize your toolbar in Keynote , go to the View menu and choose Customize Toolbar . From there, you can drag and drop the features you use most frequently into your toolbar. Once you’re done, simply click the Done button to finish customizing your toolbar.

Take advantage of this feature to make your Keynote experience more personalized and efficient.

#7 – Edit Videos without Using Any Other Tool

There are some pretty cool Keynote tips for anyone who integrates videos and other media into their presentations. 

Take your video editing to the next level with Keynote’s built-in tools, allowing you to seamlessly trim, enhance, and add dynamic effects to your videos directly within the presentation software. 

Here are three ways you can edit videos without using any other tool in Keynote:

• Trim and crop: Use Keynote’s video editing options to easily trim unwanted sections and crop your videos to focus on specific areas, ensuring that your videos are concise and visually appealing.
• Enhance and adjust : Keynote enables you to enhance the quality of your videos by adjusting brightness, contrast, and saturation. You can also apply filters and effects to give your videos a professional touch.
• Add text and annotations: With Keynote’s built-in text and shape tools, you can add text overlays, annotations, and captions directly onto your videos. 

#8 – Record Slideshow for Playback

Enhance your presentation experience by easily recording your slideshow for playback. With Keynote, you have the option to record your presentation, allowing you to share it with others or review it at a later time.

To start recording , simply go to the Play menu and select Record Slideshow . Before you begin, customize the recording settings to your preference. You can choose to include narration and even enable pointer options to highlight important elements on your slides.

During the recording, navigate through your presentation as you would during a live presentation. Use the pause and stop buttons to control the recording and make adjustments as needed.

Once you’ve finished recording, take the time to review and edit the recording if necessary. This way, you can ensure that the playback is smooth and professional.

Recording your slideshow is a convenient way to capture your presentation and share it with others, whether it’s for training purposes, remote meetings, or simply to have a record of your work. No matter what your role is, this Keynote tip can be especially useful if you share your presentations with others!

#9 – Control the Slideshow Remotely

This is a cool Keynote tip for anyone who hosts presentations! Control your Keynote slideshow remotely using the Keynote app on your iPhone or iPad. With this feature, you can easily navigate through your presentation without being tethered to your computer.

Here are three ways you can take advantage of the remote control functionality:

• Connect your Mac and your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network. This ensures a seamless connection between the devices.
• Open the presentation you want to control on your Mac , then tap the ‘Play’ button in the top-right corner of the Keynote toolbar. This starts the slideshow on your Mac.
• Once the slideshow is running, you can control it by tapping the ‘Next’ or ‘Previous’ buttons on your iPhone or iPad . This allows you to move through your slides effortlessly, even if you’re standing across the room.

But that’s not all! You can also use your iPhone or iPad as a laser pointer during the presentation. Simply press and hold on the screen, and a laser pointer will appear, helping you emphasize important points and engage your audience even more. Cool, right? 

Choose A Set Of Icons & Stick To It

For a visually cohesive and professional presentation, choose a set of icons that aligns with your theme and consistently use them throughout.

Not only does this create a visually engaging presentation, but it also reinforces your personal branding and message. The use of a specific set of icons helps in maintaining a streamlined and polished design aesthetic , ensuring that your slides look cohesive and well-designed.

A consistent set of icons also aids in guiding the audience’s understanding and navigation. It provides a visual cue that helps them follow along and comprehend the information presented.

Make Fast Edits with Master Slides

Say goodbye to manually editing each slide individually. Instead, make fast edits to the design and formatting of all slides by modifying the Master Slide templates.

With the Master Slides feature, you can efficiently update fonts, colors, and layout elements across all slides in your presentation.  

Imagine the efficiency of making a single edit and seeing it instantly reflected throughout your entire presentation. With Master Slides, you can ensure consistency and cohesiveness in your slides without the hassle of repetitive editing.

Play with Themes

Enhance the visual appeal of your slides by exploring the Play with Themes feature and experimenting with different visual styles and aesthetics.

With Keynote, you can easily change the entire look and feel of your slides by applying different themes from the Themes chooser. This allows you to customize the themes by adjusting colors, fonts, and slide layouts to match your content and branding.

Include Stunning Charts and Graphs

Consider incorporating visually stunning charts and graphs into your Keynote presentation to enhance data representation. By utilizing these powerful visual aids, you can simplify complex information and make it more accessible to your audience.

Incorporating visually appealing charts and graphs into your Keynote presentation is a simple yet effective way to engage your audience, enhance data representation, and leave a lasting impact.

Export Keynote to Different Formats

This is another keynote tip that most people don’t realize the usefulness of at first glance. To ensure compatibility and easy sharing, Keynote allows you to export your presentation to various formats, including PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, and images . 

To export your presentation, simply go to the File menu and select ‘Export To’ . From there, you can choose the desired format and adjust settings to customize the export process. 

Consider the needs and preferences of your recipients when selecting the format for exporting your Keynote presentation. For example, if they primarily use PowerPoint, exporting to that format would make it easier for them to view and edit your presentation. On the other hand, exporting to PDF can ensure that your presentation retains its formatting and can be easily viewed on any device.

How Do I Make My Keynote Slides Look Good?

To make your Keynote slides look good, utilize slide transitions and animations, customize your toolbar for efficient editing, use pre-built templates, and incorporate interactive elements strategically. Take advantage of support options for additional assistance. And of course, don’t forget to apply best design practices!

What Are the Cool Things You Can Do in Keynote?

You can do many cool things in Keynote! Create smooth transitions, customize object animations, use Magic Move for seamless slides, and edit slide layouts. Customize your toolbar for quick access to frequently used tools.

How Do You Make a Keynote Presentation Effective?

To make your Keynote presentation effective, utilize the features on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Collaborate in real-time and sync across devices. Access support options like searching for answers, connecting with experts, and using user guides and forums.

Is Apple Keynote as Good as Powerpoint?

Yes! Apple Keynote is a powerful presentation software that offers unique features, seamless integration across devices, and a user-friendly interface. It provides a wide range of tools and templates to create visually stunning and engaging slides.

By utilizing these powerful Keynote tips and features, you can create beautiful and professional Apple slides that will impress your audience. Simply put, if you’re trying to become a keynote speaker , you should know these Keynote tips.

From mastering slide transitions and animations to customizing your toolbar and controlling the slideshow remotely, Keynote offers a range of tools to enhance your presentations.

With the ability to collaborate in real-time and seamlessly sync across devices, Keynote is the ultimate presentation software for unleashing your creativity and delivering impactful presentations.

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Today we’re bringing you a collection of the best free Keynote templates for making all kinds of presentation slideshows, including business, creative, agency, and startup pitch decks.

Keynote is a great tool for making effective presentations. But, let’s face it, when it comes to the default templates included, your options are limited. Luckily you can still download and use Keynote templates made by other designers. For this collection, we handpicked some of the best free Keynote templates just for you.

Sure, these templates might not have the polish of premium Keynote templates you can spend a few dollars on. But, for the very low price of free, these will give you more than enough to design a stand-out slideshow.

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Just looking for a stylish free Keynote template? No problem. Let’s dive into our collection of the best free Keynote templates (with a couple of premium ones thrown in so you can compare that option too)!

Creative Pitch Deck Free Keynote Template

This bright and beautiful Keynote template is a great choice for designing pitch decks for presenting products and services. It’s especially useful for presenting startup ideas as well. The template is available in both Keynote and Google Slides versions for free.

TEXICO – Modern Business Keynote Template

If you’re looking for a creative and stylish Keynote template to design a slideshow for a startup or a creative agency presentation, this template is perfect for you.

Free Agency Keynote Template

This free Keynote template is most suitable for creating presentations for agencies and small businesses. If you’re crafting a slideshow to attract clients and customers, this template has plenty of beautifully designed slides you can use to wow your audience.

Cranford – Free Business Keynote Presentation Template

Cranford is a free Keynote template that’s most suitable for business-themed presentations. It comes with several modern slide layouts full of image placeholders, attractive typography, and colorful shapes. You can easily edit and customize each slide to your preference as well.

Howard – Free Corporate Keynote Presentation Template

This free Keynote template is ideal for corporate business presentations and slideshows. The template has several useful slides for showcasing various stats and data related to your company. It’s also available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats.

Gilano – Free Keynote Presentation Template

Gilano is another simple and modern Keynote template that you can download for free. The template features a modern and minimal slide design with easily editable colors, fonts, and shapes. It’s especially perfect for investment-related presentations.

Maurelle – Free Professional Keynote Presentation Template

Maurelle is most suitable for creating slideshows for professional and business presentations. The template features charts, shapes, and image placeholders to help you create a visually pleasing slideshow for your business meetings.

Merville – Free Business Keynote Presentation Template

You can craft a modern and creative business presentation using this free Keynote template. It comes loaded with multiple slide designs featuring colorful graphs, charts, and lots of icons. This template also comes in PowerPoint and Google Slides versions.

Success – Free Infographics Keynote Templates

This free Keynote template comes with a bunch of slide layouts featuring useful infographic designs. They are perfect for showcasing stats and data in your presentations. This template also comes in multiple file formats, including Keynote, PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides, and more.

iT Gradient – Free Keynote Template

This Keynote template comes packed with a lot of colorful slide layouts. It uses beautiful gradient color themes to offer a stylish canvas for you to present your content. There are 20 unique slides in this template.

Animal – Free Modern Keynote Template

Animal is a free Keynote template that comes with a modern and professional slide design. It features a visual-centric content layout with more space for showing images. This template also has 20 unique slides.

Sella – Free PowerPoint & Keynote Slides

Sella is the perfect template for making presentations related to marketing and sales projects. This free template includes 5 different slide layouts with fully customizable designs. You can use it in both PowerPoint and Keynote.

Epoch – Free Keynote Presentation Template

Epoch is a premium Keynote template but you can download a sample version of this template for free. The free sample includes several slide layouts you can use to copy and create your own slides. It’s perfect for experimenting and for making business presentations.

PARIS – Free Keynote Template

Paris is a beautiful Keynote template that features highly visual slide layouts. It features a travel-themed design with stylish layouts that are ideal for fashion and lifestyle brands. The free template includes 17 slides.

Folio – Free Keynote Portfolio Theme

Folio is a minimalist Keynote template for creating portfolio presentations. It comes with customizable slide layouts you can use to present your work. There are 18 slides in this template.

PLANETS – Free Minimal Keynote Template

This free Keynote template includes 10 unique slides you can use to create modern slideshows for creative brands. It’s especially suitable for design agencies and freelancers.

Assume – Free Keynote Presentation

With 14 different slide layouts to choose from, you can use this free Keynote template to create attractive presentations for your business. It has lots of image placeholders with stylish shapes that add a cool look to each slide.

NEON – Free Cool Keynote Template

Just as the name suggests, this free Keynote template comes with a set of beautiful slides featuring neon-themed gradient colors. It’s perfect for modern technology, fashion, and design presentations. The free version of the template includes 12 slides.

Lagoena – Free Keynote Template

If you’re looking for a free presentation template that can easily give virtually any premium option a run for its money, consider Lagoena. It’s a multipurpose template suitable for a range of presentation purposes.

Yellue – Free Brand Keynote Template

Wanting to get your hands on a free Keynote template that helps you deliver a standout presentation? Look no further than Yellue, a stunning template that will instantly draw the attention of your clients and investors, and keep it there.

Vova – Free Keynote Template

Ultra-modern, and stylish, Vova is an excellent Keynote template for anyone looking to deliver a creative, and unique presentation. It features a range of slide designs that can be fully customized to your liking.

Free Circle Band Keynote Template

Here we have a fun, and playful presentation template that can be fully molded to your specific requirements in Keynote, and PowerPoint. It’s free for personal use.

Clara – Free Fashion Keynote Template

Exclusively created for fashion and photography businesses, Clara is a wonderful Keynote template that you must add to your ppt collection. Do check it out.

Free Pitch Deck Template for Keynote & PowerPoint

A modern and stylish Keynote template for crafting pitch decks for startup and business idea presentations. This template comes in both Keynote and PowerPoint versions featuring 19 slides.

Pastel Pattern – Free Keynote Template

This is a beautiful Keynote template that features a set of slides inspired by pastel colors and creative shapes. The free version of the template includes several slides that you can experiment with to create your own stylish slide layouts.

Geometric – Free Keynote Template

If you’re a fan of geometric shapes and patterns, this Keynote template is for you. You can download a portion of this template for free and use them to create slides of your own. It comes in a PowerPoint version as well.

Kula – Free Minimal Keynote Template

Kula is a beautifully minimalist Keynote template that you can download for free to make simple and elegant presentations. The free template includes more than 10 unique slides with image placeholders and easily editable layouts.

Neon – Free Modern Keynote Template

You can use this free Keynote template to design modern slideshows with a dark color theme. It’s perfect for showcasing high-end products and luxury brands. The free version comes with 12 unique slides.

Barnwell – Free Business Keynote Template

Grab this free multipurpose Keynote template to design all kinds of business-related presentations. It’s easily customizable and includes Google Slides and PowerPoint versions as well.

Clifton – Free Business & Agency Keynote Template

If you’re working on a presentation for a modern agency or business, this template will come in handy. It features a set of creative slides for crafting various business slideshows. It also comes in Google Slides and PowerPoint formats.

Metropolis – Free Modern Keynote Template

Metropolis is a free Keynote template that features a complete set of slides for crafting business-related presentations. It includes 35 different slide layouts with transition animations.

Portal – Free Portfolio Keynote Template

A free Keynote template for designing attractive portfolio presentations. Use this template to showcase your best work to clients. It comes with master slide layouts, animations, free icons, and much more.

Raymond – Free Business Presentation Keynote Template

Raymond is a free presentation template you can use in Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Slides. It includes lots of useful slides you can edit and customize to create company profiles, reports, and many other presentations.

Fresy – Free Multipurpose Business Keynote Template

A minimalist Keynote template with a multipurpose design. You can use this template to make all kinds of business presentations from product showcase to portfolio presentations and more.

Balance – Free Keynote & PowerPoint Template

Balance is a modern and minimal Keynote template. The free version of the presentation includes 16 unique slide layouts with easily editable designs. It also includes lots of placeholders for easily adding images as well.

Narza – Creative Keynote Template

Narza is a creative Keynote template that features 30 unique slide designs. This template features a unique content design and color use that makes it a great choice for creative agencies and freelancers. The template is fully customizable and includes master slides as well.

London – Free Minimal Keynote Template

London is a beautifully minimalist Keynote template you can download and use for free to create various presentations. It’s ideal for making slideshows related to fashion and lifestyle. It includes 21 unique slides with image placeholders and lots of vector shapes.

Bazz – Free Animated Keynote Template

Bazz is a premium Keynote template that features creatively animated slides. The free version of the template includes several slides you can use to create your own animated presentations.

Free Business Profile Keynote Template

This free Keynote template is perfect for making business and company profile presentations. It comes with various slides you can use to effectively showcase your business to your audience. The slides are available in multiple color schemes as well.

Selfone – Free Multipurpose Presentation Template

Selfone is a unique presentation template that comes in both Keynote and Google Slides versions. This template is designed for presenting apps, products, and ideas. It includes 32 editable slides. You can use it for free with all kinds of projects.

Colorado – Business Keynote Template

Colorado is a stylish Keynote template designed for modern and casual businesses. The template comes with 30 unique slide layouts that are easily customizable to change colors, fonts, and shapes. It also includes image placeholders as well.

Dolor – Free Modern Keynote Template

Dolor is a modern Keynote template you can use to design stylish presentations for showcasing portfolios and businesses. The large image placeholders and the clean layouts of the slides will certainly help you get more attention from your audience. This template comes in both Keynote and PowerPoint versions.

Armio – Modern Business Keynote Template

A minimal and creative business Keynote template. This template features a minimal and clean design. And it comes with image placeholders, gallery and portfolio slides, 5 different color schemes, and 30 custom slide layouts.

XAVIER – Free Keynote Presentation Template

Xavier is another free Keynote template that comes with a set of slides that feature colorful and trendy design. This template is perfect for making different types of presentations for creative agencies and designers. It features an easily editable design as well.

Born-Ink – Free Creative Keynote Template

Born Ink features a stylish design that makes it a great choice for designing slideshows for fashion and design-related presentations. It comes with 10 unique slide designs. And it’s available in PowerPoint format as well.

The Business – Free Keynote Template

Made with modern businesses in mind, this free template allows you to design different types of business-themed presentations. The template comes with 12 slides. You’ll have to signup for a free account to download this template.

Radiance – Free Agency Keynote Template

Radiance is also free to download after a quick signup. This template is made with agencies in mind. It includes 32 unique slides featuring elegant and modern designs. It’s available in PowerPoint and Google Slides versions as well.

Free Real Estate Keynote Template

This free Keynote template is perfect for designing a simple slideshow to present real-estate property and solutions. The template comes with 20 unique slide designs. You can easily customize them to add your own images.

Free Minimal & Clean Keynote Template

If you’re looking for a minimal template to craft a subtle and clean presentation, this Keynote template is for you. It features more than 20 customizable slide layouts featuring icons, shapes, animations, and image placeholders.

Timeline & History Free Keynote Template

Timelines offer a great way to present product schedules, company history, and much more. This is a great free Keynote template you can use to easily design timelines for presentations. The template includes 20 slide layouts.

Minimal – Free Clean & Simple Keynote Template

A clean and minimal Keynote template you can use for free to create presentations for various types of purposes. This template is easily customizable and comes with master slide layouts and 20 pre-made slide designs.

Business Proposal – Free Keynote Template

You can use this free Keynote template to create stylish business proposals that win over your clients and customers. It includes 20 unique slides with professional designs and transition animations.

Duotone – Free Creative Keynote Template

This creative Keynote template comes with a unique design featuring a duotone color theme. It includes 18 unique slide layouts with easy drag and drop editing features, image placeholders, resizable graphics, and free fonts. The template is free to download and use with your personal projects.

Yellow – Free Keynote Presentation Template

Yellow is a modern Keynote template featuring a creative design. It comes with 60 unique slide designs that can be easily customized to your preference. The template is also available in PowerPoint version as well.

Voodoo – Free Keynote Presentation Template

Featuring 10 unique slide designs, this free Keynote template is perfect for making a presentation for a modern agency or a freelancer. The template is available in both dark and light color themes as well as a PowerPoint version.

BlockChain – Free Keynote Presentation

Even though this Keynote template is designed for making blockchain-related presentations, it can be easily customized to make other types of presentations as well. The template features 10 unique slides with easily customizable designs.

Color – Stylish Free Keynote Template

This colorful Keynote template comes with a set of beautiful slide layouts that will allow you to create more attractive presentations that capture your audience’s attention. The template includes 10 slide designs with image placeholders and vector graphics.

Zane – Free Keynote & PowerPoint Template

Zane is a professional Keynote template you can use to make different kinds of business and agency related presentations. It comes with 11 slide designs and the template is available in PowerPoint and Google Slides versions as well.

PASTEL – Keynote Presentation Template

Pastel is a modern Keynote template that comes with a set of slides that feature a design inspired by pastel colors. The free version of the template includes a limited set of slides that are also available in Google Slides and PowerPoint.

Macademia – Keynote Presentation Template

This beautiful Keynote presentation is perfect for making a lookbook-style slideshow for a fashion or apparel brand. The template is easily customizable as well. You can use the free version with your personal projects.

Brookly – Minimal Keynote Template

Brookly is an elegant Keynote template featuring a creative set of slides that can be used to make modern business and professional presentations. The slides can be easily customized to your preference as well.

Retro – Keynote & PowerPoint Template

This is a high-quality Keynote template that comes with 25 unique slide layouts. You can use to create attractive presentations for branding and marketing projects. The template is also available in PowerPoint and Google Slides versions as well.

Lookbook – Colorful Free Keynote Template

Lookbook is a free Keynote template that features a set of colorful and attractive slides. The template comes with a design filled with vibrant colors that makes it perfect for designing entertaining presentations for fashion, design, and creative brands. The template is available in PowerPoint format as well.

Space – Free Powerpoint & Keynote Template

Space is a clean and professional Keynote template that also comes with a PowerPoint version to let you design presentations using both apps. In addition to its beautiful slide designs, the template also features lots of icons, device mockups, and maps for making more attractive slideshows.

Ravi – Free Powerpoint & Keynote Template

Ravi is a stylishly modern Keynote template you can use to design a colorful slideshow for fashion, marketing, and branding presentations. The template features an easily customizable slide layout featuring lots of vector elements, shapes, and device mockups.

Air – Free Minimal Keynote Template

Air Keynote template comes with more than 60 unique slides featuring a minimalist design that can be easily customized to your preference. It’s ideal for making presentations for creative professionals, agencies, and startups.

Business Plan – Free Keynote Template

This free Keynote template is perfect for making different kinds of business presentations, especially including business plans and project proposals. The template features 20 unique slide designs with drag and drop image placements.

Simple Portfolio – Free Creative Keynote Template

If you’re a creative professional looking to showcase your portfolio in a presentation, this template will come in handy. The Keynote template comes with more than 20 creative slide layouts in HD resolution.

Montana – Minimal Free Presentation Template

Montana is a minimalist Keynote presentation template you can use to design all kinds of creative and professional presentations. The template is also available in PowerPoint and Google Slides layouts as well. All of which can be downloaded for free!

Comersa – Free Pitch Deck Keynote Template

Comersa features a set of very modern slide designs featuring various shapes, icons, and graphs. It’s ideal for making business presentations and startup pitch decks. The Keynote template is free to use with your personal projects.

Annual Report – Free Keynote Template

Are you looking for a simple Keynote template to present your annual business report? Then use this template to craft your presentation for free. It comes with 20 unique slides filled with transition animations.

Company Profile – Free Keynote Presentation

This free Keynote template will help you design a professional slideshow to present your company or agency to your audience at conferences, events, and meetings. The template includes 20 slide designs with image placeholders and more.

Create stylish project and business proposals using this free Keynote template that your clients can never say NO to. The free template comes in PowerPoint and Google Slides versions as well.

Case Study – Free Minimal Keynote Template

Looking for a cheap Keynote template to present your case study to your team? Then use this free Keynote template to save your money and design a slideshow that makes you look like a true professional.

Clean Business – Free Keynote Template

Another free Keynote template for presenting your business plans and projects to your audience. This template includes 20 unique slide designs featuring image placeholders and transition animations.

Services – Free Dark Keynote Template

If you prefer slide designs with darker color themes, this free Keynote template is perfect for you. It features a modern color theme with attractive layouts most suitable for making business and agency presentations.

Hope – Powerpoint & Keynote Template

This free Keynote template is perfect for making presentations for showcasing your products, company, and brand. It comes with lots of unique slide designs featuring image placeholders and easily editable layouts you can edit and customize however you want.

Simple – Minimal Free Keynote Template

Another modern Keynote template featuring a minimalist design. This template features minimal colors with a clean layout allowing you to design presentations for startups, creative agencies, and professionals.

Just as the name suggests, this Keynote template is designed specifically for creating presentations related to business and companies. The template comes with a set of modern slides you can use to make slideshows for showcasing business plans, marketing plans, and more.

Corporate – Business Free Keynote Template

This free Keynote template comes with 8 unique slide layouts with stylish clean designs. The slides feature stylish graphics and charts that can be easily customized. You can use the template to make corporate business and brand-related presentations.

Minimal – Clean Free Keynote Template

A highly minimalist Keynote template featuring a modern and clean design. This template comes with 10 unique slides featuring a text content-focused design. It’s most suitable for making presentations for creative professionals and agencies.

Basics – Modern Keynote Template

This free Keynote template includes 31 unique slides filled with lots of attractive colors, vector elements, and image placeholders. You can easily edit the template however you like to create slideshows for all kinds of presentations.

Bizpro – Business Keynote Template

Bizpro is a simple free Keynote template that comes with 8 modern slides. It includes a set of high-quality vector icons, image placeholders, and editable layouts. The template also comes in PowerPoint and Google Slides versions.

Taya – Free Keynote Presentation Template

Taya is a creative and minimal Keynote template you can use to design slideshows for modern businesses, agencies, and brands. The template is fully customizable and features a clean layout with image placeholders. It’s available in PowerPoint version as well.

Softly – Modern Free Keynote Template

Softly is a modern Keynote template featuring an image-focused design. The template includes 60 unique slides with image placeholders, icons, vector shapes and more. It’s most suitable for fashion and portfolio presentations.

Write – Creative Free Keynote Template

Write is a creative Keynote template that comes with a set of minimal slides. The template allows you to grab your audience’s attention with its clean and simple design. It’s available in PowerPoint format as well.

Enable – Elegant Free Keynote Template

Enable is an elegant free presentation template that you can edit and use with both Keynote and PowerPoint. The template is easily customizable and features image placeholders and lots of editable vectors.

Omelia – Minimal Free Keynote Template

Omelia is a great fee Keynote template you can use to design presentations for fashion and design brands. The template features a content-focused design that puts more attention to images. It’s free to use with your personal projects.

Altezza – Free Creative Keynote Template

Altezza is a free Keynote presentation template featuring 11 unique slides. The template also includes Google Fonts, XML settings, along with Google Slides and PowerPoint versions of the template to let you customize it using your favorite app.

Every – Stylish Free Keynote Template

Every is the ideal Keynote template you can use to make a creative portfolio or a design related presentation. It comes with 16 unique slide layouts featuring easily editable design, image placeholders, and editable vector elements.

Burbank – Free Business Presentation Template

Burbank Keynote template comes with 8 fully customizable slides featuring modern and colorful designs. It’s ideal for making slideshows for a business meeting and event presentations. The template is also available in PowerPoint and Google Slides versions.

Brook – Free Keynote Presentation Template

Brook is a modern Keynote template that includes 8 slides you can easily customize to your preference. It also includes creative vector icons, editable graphics, shapes, and much more.

Business Strategy – Free Keynote Template

Business Strategy Keynote template is most suitable for making business-related presentations. It comes with 8 different slide designs featuring minimal layouts.

Petang – Free Keynote Presentation Template

Petang is a free Keynote template designed for creative professionals and designers. It features a dark color theme that effectively highlights its content to attract the audience. The template also includes editable graphics, charts, and image placeholders.

Free Corporate Keynote Template

Fancy a modern yet professional Keynote template for free? Look no further than this meticulously crafted presentation template that’s sure to create a lasting impression on your audience.

AnApple – Keynote Templates Free Download

AnApple is a free Keynote presentation template with a minimal yet eye-catching design. The template is super easy to use and comes with an array of customizable features to play around with. one of the best free Keynote templates out there!

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Next up we have one of the best free Keynote templates for designers, photographers, and other experts working in the creative industry. It comes with a stylish layout and offers a range of amazing features for you to take advantage of.

Aqilla – Free Keynote Templates For Designers

Aquilla is a clean, modern, multipurpose Keynote template that can be virtually used for any presentation. It offers professionally designed slides, drag and drop picture placeholder, free fonts, one-click color change feature, and a lot more.

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Imagine nailing your next presentation with just a few clicks. That’s the magic of having the  right templates  at your fingertips—especially when they’re free. We’re all about making your ideas shine without the hefty price tag.

In the bustling world of visuals and speedy information, standing out is key, and  engaging presentations  are your golden ticket. Stressing over design should never be part of your to-do list. That’s where  free Keynote templates  slide into the picture, offering a buffet of slick, professional, and easy-to-use options.

Here’s the scoop: by the time you’re done here, you’ll be decked out with the know-how to access and tailor some top-notch Keynote templates that won’t cost you a dime. You’ll waltz through  slide deck resources , dip your toes in quick  presentation design tips , and even get savvy with  Keynote software  tricks.

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How to use Keynote’s new Play Slideshow in Window feature with videoconferencing services

Keynote is designed best for presenters to work across two screens. One is typically a projector or large monitor; the other, a laptop screen or computer screen in front of the presenter. Keynote fills that second screen with a variety of presenter’s tools, like notes, thumbnails of the previous and next slides, and a time-elapsed clock.

In a normal two-screen Keynote presentation, slides occupy one screen (as at top), while presenter’s tools, including notes, fit on another screen.

In the new world of always-online meetings, whether professional or social club, you might have frequently been frustrated, even if you have two monitors at home. Full-screen app mode in macOS in general doesn’t interact well with Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other videoconferencing tools, because you typically must stay in the app that’s gone full screen to keep it working in that fashion.

In particular, Keynote is tricky. In Zoom, for instance, you have to open the Keynote slide deck and not enter slideshow mode ( Play > Play Slideshow ). Instead, you switch back to Zoom, use its screen-sharing option to select the Keynote slide window, then return to Keynote and start the presentation.

However, even with all that monkeying about, you must remain in Keynote to present. Some conferencing tools (including Zoom), let you have access through floating overlays to certain features. Zoom can show a resizable strip of the participants watching the session, for instance. (Keynote does offer the option to press H—not Command-H, but simply H—to hide Keynote in presentation mode and return to the previous app without breaking out of full-screen mode.)

With a new option introduced in July by Apple to Keynote, however, you can have more control and flexibility, particularly if you want to switch among other apps or remain largely in the videoconferencing app while presenting. My trick combines that new presentation option with the Keynote for iOS/iPadOS app.

Apple added Play > Play Slideshow in Window to Keynote, which presents slides with full interactivity in a regular window instead of the previously required single- or dual-monitor full-screen mode. The presentation window can be resized and moved around. You can start the slideshow and then share its window in a videoconferencing app, so you don’t have to show the raw Keynote interface at all before you start the presentation, as you do with a full-screen slideshow.

A slide presentation in Zoom using Play Slideshow in Window looks just as good as when using Keynote’s full-screen mode.

Because the Slideshow in Window option is a regular window, you can switch among apps without causing problems with Keynote. But two problems remain: First, you have to return to the window to advance slides (or go backwards). Second, none of the presenter’s tools are available.

That’s where the mobile app comes in. With Keynote on your iPhone or iPad, you can use the Keynote Remote feature to link the app to your Mac. (See Apple’s step-by-step instructions here on pairing your devices via the Keynote apps.)

Once paired, you can use this sequence to share a Keynote screen. The example that follows is for Zoom, but it works with any tool that allows screen-sharing of a window or portion of a window:

Open your slide deck in Keynote for macOS.

Choose Play > Play Slideshow in Window .

In an active Zoom meeting on your Mac, click the Share Screen button and select the Keynote window from the Basic tab. Click Share .

On your iPhone or iPad, use Keynote Remote to select your Mac and tap Play (even though the presentation is already playing—this tap asserts control by the Keynote mobile app).

Tap the side-by-side screen icon and select a mode that shows you notes and slides as you like. You can pick among Current and Notes, Next and Notes, and Notes Only to see your notes.

The mobile Keynote app lets you remotely control a presentation in macOS.

You can now get the best of all worlds. Advance or pick slides from the mobile app; read your notes as needed on the mobile app; have full access to macOS without worrying about disturbing the Keynote presentation.

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40+ Best Keynote Presentation Templates (+ Stunning Slide Design for 2024)

Today, we bring you a collection of the best Keynote templates you can use to make beautiful and attention-grabbing slideshows for all kinds of presentations.

Making Keynote presentations can be a very time-consuming task. But now, thanks to Keynote templates, you can easily design professional-looking presentations without even any design experience.

In this collection, we feature various types of Keynote templates for making business, creative, corporate, and many other types of presentations. Have a look and see if you can find a great template for your project.

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Sloop – digital agency keynote template.

Sloop offers a unique, professional, and ultra-modern slide design tailored for digital agencies. With attention given to detail, 20 exclusive slides, editable graphics, free recommended web fonts, and a focus on typography and usability, it guarantees an impressive presentation.

Cheerful Business Proposal Keynote Template

This is a modern, user-friendly Keynote template perfect for crafting business proposals. It’s easy to customize, with a well-organized file for seamless editing. The template allows for easy drag-and-drop picture changes and offers a 16×9 widescreen ratio.

Clean Modern Business Plan Keynote Template

An easy-to-customize, modern Keynote template for crafting effective business plans. Designed to be fully editable in Keynote, this template offers a drag-and-drop feature for changing pictures easily. It comes in a 16×9 widescreen ratio and with sleek customizable slide layouts.

Architecture & Real Estate Keynote Template

Another modern Keynote template designed for real estate presentations. It offers 25 slides tailored for various business needs such as market analysis, sales methodology, social media marketing, and more. The template includes easily editable graphics, full HD 16:9 ratio layouts, and an array of formats catering to different requirements.

Services & Pricing Guide Keynote Template

This Keynote template is perfect for crafting comprehensive business plans. With 21 editable slides covering everything from company introduction, market analysis, and marketing strategy, among others, this template includes Google Fonts, picture placeholders, and full HD 16:9 ratio for a professional finish.

Maya – Portfolio Keynote Template

This Keynote template is ideal for a variety of business uses and presentations. Boasting 22 slides catered for tasks like company introductions and market analysis, this fully editable, HD template offers flexibility to both technical and non-technical users.

Brand Proposal Keynote Template

Another useful Keynote template designed to streamline your brand proposals. With 25 diverse slides, it covers areas such as market analysis, business plans, social media marketing, and more. The template offers fully editable graphics, a 16:9 HD ratio, and unique layouts based on master slides.

Brand Portfolio Keynote Presentation

A contemporary and efficient Keynote template designed for showcasing your portfolio or ideas. The template, ideal for creators, designers, students, lecturers, or businessmen, offers a sleek, minimalistic design with 25 editable slides. It brings convenience, saving you time as it operates on a 16:9 widescreen ratio without requiring additional software.

Real Estate Keynote Presentation Template

A modern and minimalist Keynote template perfect for real estate presentations. It’s fully editable, allowing you to add personal touches through images, catchy fonts, and on-trend design elements. It also includes data visualization features like charts and diagrams for concise data interpretation.

Case Study Keynote Template

This Keynote template is especially useful for business pitches, lookbooks, and a variety of presentations. Its features include a widescreen layout and easy-to-edit graphics. The slides can be easily customized to change colors and replace images as necessary.

Brushy – Brush Creative Art Keynote Template

If you’re looking for a Keynote design that makes your presentation stand out, this template is the perfect place to start your search. It features a creative brush art style design that’s ideal for making presentations for creative brands, design agencies, and educational businesses. The template includes 38 slides.

Mavent – Retro Keynote Presentation Template

With this Keynote template, you can create a presentation with a cool retro theme and design. It lets you choose from 30 different slide layouts to create a trendy slideshow. Each slide can also be customized to your preference by changing colors, fonts, graphics, and shapes.

Undime – Abstract Keynote Presentation Template

Elegant and trendy design is what makes this Keynote template quite special. It’s great for making presentations for various purposes from fashion brands to design agencies. The template features 30 slides with fully customizable layouts.

Xaro – Minimal Keynote Presentation Template

You can make quite an impactful presentation when using minimal slide designs. They actually help highlight your key points more effectively. This Keynote template comes with such a design. It includes more than 30 different slides with clean and minimal layouts.

Free Elegant Keynote Presentation Template

This free Keynote template also has a very simple slide design style. It’s perfect for making presentations for freelancers and small businesses. The template includes 24 different slides with editable layouts.

Rangga – Apple Keynote Templates

Here we have a keynote template design that comes with 28 modern, colorful, and uncluttered slides. The package includes free fonts, hundreds and thousands of vector shape icons, and a smorgasbord of other ready-to-use features. One of the best keynote template options out there!

Childplay – Playful Keynote Presentation Templates

Are you a company that deals in childrens’ products and services? We have the perfect Mac keynote template to suit your needs. Childplay comes with a number of cool keynote templates, with each having 30 slides. It offers a fun, cheerful color scheme with 3 variations to choose from.

Luwess – Creative Keynote Templates For Mac

Luwess is one of those Apple keynote templates that are simple and minimalistic yet eye-catching. Offering 35 unique and gorgeous slides, the template is perfect for project pitching, business, and lookbook presentations. A gold standard in the world of the cool keynote templates!

Paris – Free Stylish Keynote Template Design

Wanting a sober, and elegant Mac keynote template that manages to wow your audience? Our next keynote template design has you covered. It’s created in accordance with the latest design trends and is super easy to customize without having any prior experience of using keynote.

Lagoena – Free Fashion Keynote Presentation Templates

Lagoena is one of the best keynote template designs that are crafted carefully with attention to detail, and are functional. It’s absolutely free for download. Get your hands on it today.

Power – Multipurpose Keynote Template

If you’re looking for a Keynote template you can use over and over again to create different types of presentation, this template is perfect for you. It comes with more than 129 unique slide designs with master slide layouts for each slide. The template also features device mockups, vector graphics, and image placeholders as well.

Creative – Modern Keynote Template

You won’t find a Keynote template with a more creative slide design than this template. It includes 25 unique slides that you can choose from 5 different color schemes, making it a total of over 120 slides. The template also comes with a unique infographic as well as editable vector graphics as well.

Color Fun – Keynote Presentation Template

This attractive and colorful Keynote template is perfect for creating all kinds of modern and stylish presentations for creative projects and brands. The template includes 50 unique slides with editable vectors, icons, 3D infographics, and much more.

Look Book – Portfolio Keynote Template

Look book presentations are an important part of fashion and photography brands and businesses. This stylish Keynote template will help you create more attractive look book presentations that mesmerize your crowd. The template includes 50 unique slide layouts with editable designs.

Penmarker – Modern Keynote Template

Penmker is a creative Keynote template that comes with slides designed for making presentations for professionals and agencies. The template includes a total of 150 slides featuring editable vector graphics, image placeholders, and creative illustrations.

LookBook – Free Colorful Mac Keynote Template

LookBook is a colorful and free Keynote template you can use to design simple lookbook presentations for creative and fashion brands. The template features easily editable slide designs and you can use it for free with personal projects.

Simple – Free Minimal Keynote Template

Featuring a clean and minimalist design, this free Keynote template allows you to create modern and professional slideshows for various business and corporate presentations. The template includes multiple slides with easily editable designs.

Dimness – Black and White Keynote Template

Dimness is a minimal Keynote template you can use to create presentations for photographers and fashion designers. The template features an elegant black and white design that offers a much better approach to highlighting your photos in each slide throughout the presentation.

Drawner – Creative Keynote Template

You can use this Keynote template to make different kinds of slideshows related to creative projects and educational presentations. It comes with 30 unique slides that are available in 5 different color designs. The template also includes a handcrafted infographic and an icon pack as well.

Marketing Plan – Modern Keynote Template

A modern Keynote template made specifically for crafting different types of marketing related presentations. This template also features a stylish minimal design and includes 30 unique slides with 10 different pre-made color schemes.

Marketing Blues – Modern Keynote Template

Another professional Keynote template you can use to create various marketing and social media presentations. It includes multiple slides with easily customizable designs and comes with 20 master slide layouts you can use to create your own unique slide designs.

Business Plan – Minimal Keynote Template

Working on a slideshow to present your new business plan? Then use this minimal and professional Keynote template to craft a presentation that wins over your clients and audience. The template includes 70 unique slides in HD and Retina resolutions.

Softly – Free Modern Keynote Template

Softly is a colorful free Keynote template featuring a modern design. This template is most suitable for making various designs, fashion, and creative presentations. It includes 60 unique slides you can use for free with personal projects.

Basic – Free Minimal Keynote Template

Basic is a simple Keynote template that comes with 31 unique slides you can use to craft professional presentations for agencies and businesses. The template also include editable graphics and image placeholders as well. It’s free to use with personal projects.

SIMPLECO – Business Keynote Template

This multipurpose Keynote template will allow you to create all kinds of modern business and corporate presentations using Keynote. The template comes with 93 unique slide layouts featuring fully editable designs, animations, and 2 different color schemes to choose from.

GREY – Minimal Keynote Template

The elegant and minimal design of this template makes it a great choice for crafting stylish presentations for fashion, design, and agency related projects. It features 50 different slide layouts you can easily edit and customize to your preference.

Oxygen – Creative Keynote Presentation Template

Oxygen is a unique Keynote template that features a design unlike any other template in our list. It’s ideal for crafting various professional, creative, agency, and marketing presentations. The template includes 50 unique slides with editable vector graphics.

Get Started – Modern Keynote Template

This template is perfect for making entertaining presentations for modern startups and agencies. The colorful and creative design of the slides makes it also a great choice for freelancers. The template comes with 20 master slides as well

Clorama – Cool Keynote Templates

This is a massive Keynote template that comes with a total of 1200 slides, featuring 30 unique slides in each template with 5 different color schemes to choose from. It includes slides in standard and wide layouts as well as multiple versions of files as well.

Business Pitch Deck – Apple Keynote Templates

Another professional Keynote template that comes with a set of slides designed for pitching business ideas and startups to clients and investors. This template lets you choose from 120 unique slides to design winning presentations featuring diagrams, charts, infographics, and much more.

Portfolio – Free Keynote Templates For Mac

This free Keynote template is most suitable for making professional slideshows for showcasing your portfolio. The template comes with 20 unique slides with master slide layouts, editable graphics, and more.

Corporate Business – Free Keynote Templates For Mac

If you’re making a simple presentation for a corporate business or a brand this free Keynote template will help you create a professional presentation for your business. The template includes 20 unique slide designs.

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30 Animated Keynote Templates to Make Cool Captivating Presentations in 2024

The success of a presentation relies on many factors. Keynote themes with quality animations can really make a difference.

Increase the effectiveness of your presentation. Try adding the best cool Keynote animations.

Animations help your visitors remember the information you shared. They also help them engage more with the content.

To make sure your presentation is well-received, you need the right Keynote template. You need an animated Keynote template with professional effects. These will make your presentation more compelling. 

Find amazing Keynote animation templates  and  Keynote motion graphics on Envato Elements.

Discover Top Animated Keynote Templates From Envato Elements (In This Video)

See some of these cool animated Keynote templates in action. We also include more top examples for inspiration. 

Discover some of our best Keynote template designs with animations. All from Envato Elements. Check out this quick video:

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Free animated Keynote templates can't compare to Elements' options. Take a look at some of the  awesome Keynote templates . Find them all on Envato Elements:

1. Animatic - Keynote Themes

When it comes to Keynote backgrounds and animations that catch the eye, Animatic has it all. It's a template for Keynote, especially if you work in the creative industry.

Some features include:

• 36 Keynote slides
• 16:9 screen ratio
• Easy to edit and customize
• Picture placeholders

No need to spend hours looking for a decent free Keynote template. Try this premium Keynote template.

2. Neumorphic - Template for Keynote

Keynote templates like Neumorphic have every infographic, diagram and chart you need. And, they come fully animated! If you're looking for a fresh and clean template for Keynote, this is the right choice for you.

• 30 flexible and customizable slides
• 2000 eidtable icons
• 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios

Lose the Keynote backgrounds and go for minimalistic Keynote presentation examples.

3. White - Premium Templates for Keynote

A free Keynote template falls short when compared to a premium Keynote animation template like White. Take advantage of the features that premium Keynote templates can offer.

Here are some of them:

• 100 unique slides
• 58 slide masters
• Gallery and Portfolio slides
• Unlimited template color change

4. Business Keynote Animation Presentation

The Business Animate Keynote template is perfect for business-oriented presentations and even webinars. It comes with more than 1000 custom icons.

You'll also get amazing Keynote animation in effects and transitions. These will help you introduce different sections of your presentation.

• 1000 custom icons
• Fully animated
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• Linked fonts

Find pre-made slide designs that are easy to edit.  Animated Keynote templates free online can't beat it!

5. Color-X 2 Keynote Animation Template

The Color X-2 is a colorful and versatile animated Keynote template. Use it for all kinds of presentations.

This Keynote template comes with premium features like:

• Customizable shapes, colors and fonts

And the Keynote animation plugins template comes with graphs, charts and other presentation elements.

6. Fast Running Keynote Animation Presentation

Do you need a sports-themed presentation? The Fast Running templates for Keynote are a great choice. The template is fully animated and includes more than 170 unique slide designs. 

The Keynote animation plugins template also includes image placeholders. Easily add your own photos. You'll find charts, graphs, icons, and other necessary presentation elements.

7. NOTIFY Creative Animated Keynote Templates

Are you looking for creative Keynote animation templates? Try the Notify creative animated Keynote templates! This awesome animated Keynote presentation comes with a full-screen and responsive design.

It also comes with elegant transitions that bring your presentation to life. Plus, you get plenty of slides, a vector icons library, and a full user guide.

Don't go for animated free Keynote templates online. Use this premium option instead! 

8. Modern Keynote Animation Presentation

These Keynote presentation examples are timeless. This makes it perfect for any type of presentation. 

It works well to create awesome Keynote presentations. It's ideal for the fashion and beauty industry. It's versatile enough to be used in corporate presentations as well. It comes with awesome animations in Keynote.

This template also includes a grand total of 1000 custom icons. All slides that are easy to edit.

9. Infographic Animate Keynote Template

Looking for the most complete and cool Keynote animations template? You've found it. This Keynote template with includes 600 slides. It comes with infographics ready to customize.

Some of its best features are:

• 600 total slides
• 10 color schemes
• 1000 icon set
• fully animated
• 16:9 (Full HD)
• easy to edit

Hope onto Keynote magic move and edit the animations of this amazing template.

10. Sign Animated Keynote Presentations

These keynote templates stand out with their minimal design. The slides feature K eynote magic to move  images and plenty of white space. It comes with nice Keynote effects and dynamic animated transitions.

More amazing features include:

• 100+ unique creative slides
• 50 infographics
• eight mockup devices 

Start working with this Keynote animation template! 

11. Rockefeller Creative Keynote Themes

Check this complete Keynote animation template. This Keynote animation template includes 100 unique creative slides. You'll find amazing Keynote animation examples. Use it for business, marketing, education, or social media presentations.

The Keynote animation plugins template features:

• overlay picture effects
• brush effects
• layouts based on master slides
• fully animated slides

12. Night Animated Keynote Template

This template with animations in Keynote is dark. It's a cool Keynote motion graphics for multipurpose professional presentations. You'll find a bunch of dynamic backgrounds for Keynote. Most Keynote animation templates for free out there can't match it.

It includes:

• 57 slide masters
• unlimited template color change
• pixel-perfect illustrations
• all graphics are resizable and editable
• modern, simple and clean design

This template has some of the best Keynote animation examples.

13. Foodie Duddie Keynote Template

Check this foodie template for Keynote with cool animations. It's perfect for chefs or anyone in the food industry.

Work with Keynote dynamic backgrounds to create amazing presentations. Animated Keynote templates for free won't have this much design quality.

This Keynote motion graphics template includes:

• 50 unique slide designs
• overlay picture effect
• mockup devices
• documentation
• free updates

A free Keynote template won't give you all of these features.

14. Studio Minimal Presentation Keynote Template

Studio Minimal combines powerful Keynote animations with sleek and versatile slides. Find 120 unique slides to choose from. You'll also get +4000 line and simple vector icons.

All slides are pre-animated. This helps you build stunning slides quickly. Create sleek animated Keynote presentations with this download. Keynote animation templates free online are no match for this premium option.

15. SOKA - Animated Keynote Presentations

SOKA is a multipurpose business Keynote presentation template. The Keynote animation download features colorful and professional slides.

The template includes 65+ master slides and many various editable infographics. Each slide has dynamic backgrounds for Keynote.

Create Keynote dynamic presentations with this download. It'll be hard to find free animated Keynote templates as cool as this one.

16. Hexon Keynote Template

Hexon is a creative and geometric Keynote template. It's also a multipurpose geometric template. Animated Keynote templates for free don't have such an elegant design.

Use this Keynote transitions download for any type of presentation:

• advertising

17. Huddle - Dynamic Keynote Templates

The Huddle template is an awesome animated Keynote template. It boasts an impressive number of 150+ creative slides. The Keynote animation download also comes with section breaks and five color variations. 

This animation Keynote includes handcrafted infographics. Use image placeholders to add your own photos. Present data in an organized fashion.

That's why it's better than free animated Keynote templates.

18. Planning Keynote Animation Templates

Try this Keynote template if you’re looking for a fresh design. Are you constantly planning schedules and appointments? Animated keynote templates are perfect to keep your audience engaged. 

This animation Keynote template includes 120+ slide designs. Find plenty of slides to choose from. Present your plans in a clean and organized way. 

19. Creativia - Keynote Animation Template

Creativia has everything you need for a stunning presentation. Are you a creative looking for dynamic keynote templates? This one is for you.

With your download you'll get 150+ slides to choose from. The Keynote animation plugins template features five color variations. You'll also get a bunch of dynamic backgrounds on Keynote.

This is better than animated Keynote templates free out there.

20. Havic - Keynote Animation Templates

The Havic is one of our awesome Keynote animation templates. It features a creative and unique design. The template includes 150+ slides.

Use this Keynote presentation with animation to present information about your band or music project. The cool Keynote animations template was designed in widescreen format.

Create Keynote dynamic presentations with this download. 

21. Makeit - Dynamic Keynote Templates

The Makeit Keynote template features a cool and professional design. It's got more than 150+ unique slides and five color variations.

This Keynote animation template includes infographics and pixel-perfect illustrations. Most free animated Keynote templates won't include them.

Some slides have a Keynote animated background. This Keynote transitions download was designed in widescreen.

22. Digital Marketing Strategy - Keynote Template

This is a great asset for anyone working in marketing. If you’re a fan of dark color schemes, this Keynote animation template is great. It includes tons of custom presentation elements as well as animation effects. You'll find object and slide transition animations.

This Keynote animation template is also perfect if you're looking for dynamic backgrounds in Keynote. Most Keynote animation templates for free you find online fall short in comparison.

23. Strom Keynote Template

Storm is a stunning dark-colored Keynote animation templates. It comes with beautiful K eynote animated background. It’s perfect for business and corporate presentations.

Each slide is subtly animated. You'll also get tons of presentation elements such as charts, graphs, icons, and more. Create professional animated Keynote presentations with this download. 

24. Nexon - Keynote Animation Templates

Nexon is a minimal template with Keynote dynamic backgrounds. It features a modern design with beautiful animation effects. The template includes pre-made color schemes. Customize fonts and colors to match your brand.

This Keynote presentation animation features:

• 150+ slides
• section break slides
• five color variations
• handcrafted infographics
• picture placeholders

25. Tree Infographic Keynote Animation Templates

The perfect template for ecology and nature-related presentations. The Tree Infographic Keynote Animation Templates have an elegant design. It includes 20 unique slides.

You'll find vector icons, elements, and maps. Use Keynote effects and Keynote plugins to customize this template. This is one of the best animated Keynote templates you'll find. 

26. Minimal Animation Keynote Template

This is a minimal animation Keynote template and very easy to use. It's suitable for all kinds of business purposes and creative needs. Master slides and editable vector elements are featured.

Make a professional presentation with Keynote effects. Impress potential investors with Keynote dynamic backgrounds.

27. Chart Infographics Animated Keynote Templates

You need these hundreds of unique infographic slides. Show off countless Keynote animation examples with this template.

A good Keynote presentation animation uses colors to categorize data. Sell investors on your next big idea using animation infographics.

Most animated Keynote templates for free don't include infographic elements.

28. Business Iceberg Animated Keynote Infographics

This Keynote effects template is great for presenting data in a visual way. It comes with animations for Keynote and has a minimalist design.

Find plenty of Keynote animation examples. Create Keynote dynamic presentations with this download. Animations for Keynote make data easier to digest.

Impress your audience and sell your ideas with Keynote animation templates.

29. Brusher Keynote Animation Templates

The Brusher Keynote effects template stands out with its unique design. These Keynote animation template comes with 120+ slides.

This Keynote template features nice and smooth animations. It also comes with vector icons and is master slide based. It's ideal if you're looking for dynamic backgrounds in Keynote.

30. Mountain Animation Keynote Template

Are you looking for a clean Keynote template? Mountain works with dynamic backgrounds. Free keynote templates don't offer this quality. Add effects, plugins, and motion graphics. Create amazing Keynote presentations! 

This Keynote effects template comes with:

• 120+ total slides
• five pre-made colors

31.   Breathe Creative Keynote Animation Templates

Create unique and creative Keynote animated background. You'll get 50+ slide designs with this download. This template with cool animations is the one for you.

This template is easy to edit. Change colors, size, and images on each slide's Keynote dynamic backgrounds. Animated Keynote presentations like this one work as a great portfolio template.

See everything you'll get in your Keynote animations download:

• 50+ unique slides
• full HD resolution (16:9 / 1920×1080)
• drag and drop to change the image 
• free fonts used
• 1200+ editable vector icons

32. Mytemp - Minimalist Animated Keynote Presentations

This Keynote animation template is great for creative portfolios. Work with dynamic backgrounds to keep your audience engaged. This is a perfect Keynote template for freelancers.

Try out this Keynote animation example! It will keep your audience's attention thanks to its unique design. It comes with:

• 20 unique slides
• section breaks
• drag & drop images
• gallery & portfolio slides
• link for free fonts

Work with Keynote animation templates like this one. It includes some of the best Keynote animations.

33. Orange Animated Keynote Template

We close the selection of templates with animations for Keynote with this one. Amazing animated Keynote templates come in different shapes and forms.

This is one of the best Apple Keynote templates. Work with Keynote animation templates like this one. Use it in your next presentation, pitch, or webinar.

Work with this Keynote effects template for your next presentation! 

The first option is to make them from scratch by using a default design. 

A much better way is to choose an animated Keynote template from Envato Elements. With these templates, animations are built in. Helps you quickly build Keynote slide decks in seconds. Let’s learn how.

For our purposes, let’s use the Color-X 2 Keynote Template   that we featured above. It’s a breeze to create a new animated Keynote presentation in a few quick steps.

1. Add Your Content

Let’s start on slide 3. It’s a series of three circular charts. This is a great way to visualize data like progress reports, market share insights, and more.

Next, edit the charts themselves to fit with your own data.

To do that, right click on of the charts, then choose Edit Chart Data . A Numbers pop up window will appear. There, you can easily add data to your charts. 

2. Edit Keynote Animations

Every slide in this Keynote template comes pre-animated. But that doesn’t mean you can't give it your own spin.

Click on the Animate button in the upper right corner of your Keynote window. That'll launch the Animate sidebar.  

From here, change the various dimensions of each animation. For example, this slide features a Twirl effect. 

Under Duration & Direction , change the timing and movement pattern of the animation.

To be sure your changes work as planned, try out the Preview tab in the sidebar. It provides a live look of the animation you’re editing.

3. Change Animation Order

These tools live in the lower half of the Animate sidebar. 

Options like Delivery control how animations appear. Click Build Order at the bottom.

Click and drag each animation on a slide and drop it into a new position. 

It’s a smooth and efficient way to customize slides by altering their animated content. It’s fast, simple, and easy to build animated Keynote presentations.

All with a Keynote template from Envato Elements!

You've seen a selection of cool Keynote animation templates. But don't worry. Adding animations to your Keynote presentation isn't difficult.

Here are a few animation and slide transition tips. These will help you make your presentations more engaging:

1. Familiarize With Animation Effects

All the Keynote templates on this list come with awesome animation effects. To customize them, familiarize yourself with different animation effects.

Knowing this will allow you to tweak the duration and other settings.

2. Animate Individual Objects

Plus, you can animate individual objects, like timelines , on each slide. Use the Build In section to access these.

Animating individual objects can make your presentation more engaging. It can also prevent your audience from losing interest.

3. Move Objects Between Slides

For this, you'll need to use the Action tool and apply the Move effect on the object you want to move. The object will be duplicated, and you'll need to move to where you want it to end up.

You’ll see a line that links both objects. It shows you the path on which the object will move. This effect works really well when you need to showcase a change in the process.

4. Customize Your Toolbar

Need to put together a slide deck for your presentation? Keynote templates can save you time. If you want to save even more time, take a few minutes to customize the Keynote toolbar.

To do this, click on  View  from the menu bar and choose the  Customize toolbar.

Now all you've got to do is drag the features you frequently use. Remove those that you don’t use at all.

5. Choose Your Keynote Animations Carefully

Make sure to choose your animations carefully. They'll make your presentation look busy. Instead, create gentle transitions from one slide to the next. 

Avoid using all the possible cool animations on a single slide. Space them out throughout the presentation.

Use transitions between individual slides that introduce different topics or points. Save object animations for a few key slides within each section.

There are many options in Keynote animation templates. You don't have to use them all at once!

You’ve just seen a wide variety of amazing animated Keynote templates. They’re the place to start creating your own cool Keynote animations. 

But to really wow your audience, embrace the latest styles.

Let’s check out five of the top trends for animation in 2024:

1. Animated Infographics

Gone are the days when columns of text would suffice. Infographics are in. But even these visuals can be a bit dull if they simply sit on your slides. 

They introduce content piece by piece. This will keep audiences focused exactly where you want when you want.

2. Seamless Animation With Magic Move

Magic Move is a stunningly simple yet beautiful feature unique to Keynote. A combination of animation and transition, Magic Move flawlessly carries objects between slides.

The effect is totally cinematic. But you don’t need special skills to use Magic Move to thrill your viewers.

Ready to get started? Learn to use Magic Move in just a few quick steps with our handy overview:

3. Introducing Global Style With Animated Maps

In many ways, geography defines our lives. Now, give it the treatment it deserves by giving maps their own cool Keynote animations.

Zoom into a region or focus on a certain state. Consider using this trending technique to introduce your global team. Or even relive your favorite travel memories.

4. Bringing Slides to Life With Animated GIFs

GIFs: we often see them on social media . But they can also be right at home on your animated Keynote slides. 

They’re incredibly easy to add. Arrange them just like any other image in Keynote. 

5. Teaching Effectively With Animated Keynote Webinars

As we adapt to working and learning remotely, webinars can be a key part of the process. To boost (and maintain) engagement, use of basic animations.

These slick Keynote animations help smoothly segue from concept to concept. They'll keep you and your audience right on track. 

More Keynote Template Resources for 2024

We've seen templates with cool Keynote animations. Use them to create great presentations.

Those templates have Keynote motion graphics. These are more advanced and polished than simple ones you might create on your own.

There are more Keynote templates than you might think. There's truly a template for every type of presentation. Best of all, many include more cool Keynote animations.

Check out more Keynote presentation templates with the help of our articles:

Benefits of Using Professional Templates

There are a lot of Keynote presentation animations out there. But a professional premium template has some advantages.

Learn the benefits over the free templates. Here are just a few of them:

• More customization options . Professional templates offer more customization options than free animated Keynote templates. Tweak every slide, color, and font of your animated Keynote presentations. Make the animation speak to your audience.
• Come with extras .  Professional animated Keynote templates include extra features. These include infographics and image placeholders. This means you've got everything you need to create. Leave a professional impression on your audience in one package. Don't worry about trying to piece together various free templates. 
• Greater design variety . Professional animated Keynote templates offer more variety. You’re not limited to the same layout. That might be the case with many animated Keynote templates for free. 
• Save time . Envato Elements gives you access to top Keynote dynamic presentations. There are placeholders for each type of content. These will guide you through the Keynote animations creation process.
• Impress your audience . Animated Keynote templates from Envato Elements use the latest and best design trends. You'll end up with creative and Keynote dynamic presentations to stand out.

Envato Elements is a unique service. It's a flat-rate subscription. It includes thousands of great Keynote animation templates for a single flat-rate price.

Sign up for Envato Elements. You'll get access to thousands of unlimited-use graphics and templates.

Find from web themes to animated Keynote templates . All for one low price! Start working with amazing animated Keynote templates from Envato Elements today.

What goes great with animations for Keynote? Getting your questions answered!

Many beginners face similar challenges when they start working with the app. We're here to help.

Here are five popular questions and answers. Pair them with your Keynote motion graphics:

1. What's the Best Way to Present Keynote?

There's a great unique feature that you can use to present your Keynote.

It takes place online and doesn't need everyone to gather in the same room!

2. Does Keynote Support Multimedia?

Never underestimate the power of a well-placed video clip or music. It can set the tone for a presentation. Luckily, Keynote gives you ample features to work with both.

Here's my favorite part: you can even trim and change those files inside Keynote . That saves you from using an entirely separate app.

Explore those features with the link below:

3. Why Should I Use Keynote?

In a word: simplicity . Leonardo da Vinci called it the ultimate sophistication. It's clearly present in Keynote.

PowerPoint is a great app with plenty of features. But there's something that's just easier about using Keynote.

See the advantage of Keynote in action with Alex Spencer's article:

4. Can You Use PowerPoint Presentations in Keynote?

When you're learning a new app, you need help easing the learning curve. There's great news for Keynote users. You can open your PowerPoint presentations with no extra work needed .

Learn to convert a PowerPoint presentation. You'll never have to start from scratch.

We've got you covered with our tutorial:

5. What Settings Are Important When Creating A Keynote?

When you're working with Keynote motion graphics, there's a setting you shouldn't avoid. That is slide dimensions. Set your Keynote up incorrectly. Then you run the risk of cutting off content or leaving space unused.

Set the perfect dimensions with the help of our tutorial:

Are you getting started and don't feel confident using with Apple Keynote software? We've got a quick video tutorials series explaining how to use Keynote in 60 seconds .

Looking to dive deeper, learn more, and master animations in Keynote? Check out the ultimate Apple Keynote tutorial guide .

Here are some example tutorials to give you a starting point:

Find Awesome Animated Keynote Templates on Envato Elements (With Unlimited Use)

Need to create amazing Keynote animation presentations ? The first place you should look is Envato Elements.

It may be tempting to start searching for animated Keynote templates for free. But they won't give you the best results.

Envato Elements has thousands of amazing Keynote animations. Dow nload as many templates as you want for a low monthly price.  They're a huge step up over free animated Keynote templates.

Are you working on your next big animated Keynote presentation?

Keynote Templates

With Envato Elements, you can also download thousands of other design assets. Choose from fonts, icons, and other graphic elements. Then, use them in your presentations to help you present your information.

Plus, now Envato Elements has introduced an AI-powered search feature ! This new tool allows you to input a description of your project to effortlessly locate the finest human-crafted resources. 

Start experimenting with this enhanced search tool! Discover the ideal Keynote presentation templates in 2024.

Create Amazing Keynote Presentations With An Animated Keynote Template

An animated Keynote presentation is sure to engage your audience. Cool Keynote animations make your presentation more interesting.

Find the perfect animated Keynote template on Envato Elements. Work with amazing Keynote presentation designs .

Editorial Note: This post was originally published on 30 October 2019. It’s been updated with contributions from Andrew Childress , Maria Villanueva , Janila Castañeda and Lex Soto . Andrew is a freelance instructor for Envato Tuts+. Maria is the Associate Editor of the Tuts+ Design channel. Janila is the Associate Editor of the Tuts+ Business channel. Lex is a staff writer for Envato Tuts+.

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Climate Change Keynote Presentation

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HR Keynote Presentation

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Life Story Keynote Presentation

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Customer Story Keynote Presentation Modern

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Traveling Keynote Presentation Modern

Spice up your travel presentations with this modern and engaging keynote template.

Free Keynote Presentation Templates by Visme

Keynote speakers often need to support their talks, messages, stories, facts, and points with strong visuals to leave a powerful impact on their audience. Visme’s keynote presentation templates help you do just that. Each slide in these keynote speaker presentations is professionally designed and fully customizable, so you can easily adapt it to your own content and design needs.

Browse through the options above and choose a presentation template that you like best. Customize it in Visme’s easy-to-use presentation software by replacing the placeholder content with your own, changing colors and fonts, and adding built-in graphic assets like images, videos, icons, shapes, charts, graphs and illustrations.

You can also transform your keynote presentation into an interactive experience by adding animated characters and special effects, mesmerizing transitions, music and audio narration, embedded videos, links, hover effects, pop-ups and more. Download your keynote speaker presentation template in PowerPoint or PDF format, or share and present it online with a link.

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