Top 5 Websites for Professional PowerPoint Templates
In today’s professional landscape, well-designed presentations are essential for influencing decisions, conveying ideas, and captivating audiences. Professional PowerPoint templates play a critical role in enhancing your slides, ensuring they look polished and effective without requiring a graphic design background. If you’re looking to create impactful presentations quickly, professional PowerPoint templates are invaluable resources.
This post explores the top five websites for professional PowerPoint templates, each offering unique features to cater to specific needs. We’ll guide you on how to find, customize, and download templates that will elevate your presentations.
Each website provides free professional Powerpoint templates so that you can create your presentation at little to no cost.
Let’s jump right in!
1. Slidesgo
Slidesgo provides a wide selection of professional PowerPoint templates suited for individuals across fields, from corporate to creative. With an extensive collection of modern and thematic templates, Slidesgo has options for all presentation styles, including business, education, and seasonal themes. Slidesgo offers users;
Over 4,000 templates for different professional needs.
Templates available in both PowerPoint and Google Slides formats.
Access to both free and premium templates, enabling diverse design choices.
The only thing you need to be aware of is that you must have an account to use Slidesgo. You can create one here. On the free account you can download 3 templates per month which is pretty reasonable. But if you want to stay on the free account, make sure you’re really happy with a template before downloading it, as the 3 template limit can be met pretty quickly.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to find and download professional PowerPoint templates from Slidesgo.
How to download professional PowerPoint templates from Slidesgo
In the main search box, type in your some keywords associated with the Powerpoint template you’re trying to download. In this example, we have used a first word of “Project” as we are looking to create a project proposal for a client.
You can either click on the suggested search terms or hit the search button on the right hand side of the search bar.
This will then reveal some professional PowerPoint templates that we can take a look at.
Step 3
You can now view the search results.
If you’re on the free account, you must look for the crown symbol in the top left of the template image. If there is a crown, the template is only for premium users meaning you cannot download it. But if there is no crown, you can easily download the template by clicking on it.
We will be selecting the “Succession Planning Project Proposal” template as there is no crown and it fits our criteria of a proejct proposal PowerPoint template.
Step 4
In this next window you can view the Powerpoint template in more detail. You can see your download option as well as a larger preview of the slides within the template.
Simply click “Download this template” and select your file type. The Powerpoint template will then be downloaded to your device.
Step 5
Now it’s time to edit your professional PowerPoint template within the PowerPoint app.
You will be able to edit the majority of the template. The background slide color may be fixed in place but you can add your own content to the respective placeholders.
Overall
Slidesgo offers a very large variety of professional Powerpoint templates so you should be able to find something that fits your use case.
The freemium model is a little annoying but 3 templates a month should be okay for most people.
Now let’s take a look at the world’s biggest design site- Canva!
2. Canva
Canva is widely recognized for its user-friendly design platform, making it a go-to choice for creating professional PowerPoint templates. Known for high-quality visuals and customization options, Canva enables users to personalize each template to match their brand style. Notably, Canva offers users:
Drag-and-drop editor with thousands of customizable elements
Templates for presentations, posters, social media, and more.
Seamless integration with a large library of stock photos, icons, and fonts.
You will need an account to use Canva. This can be a free or a premium account.Follow this link and learn how to sign-up to Canva- https://canva.com/en_gb/help/sign-up-log-in
The ability to edit your Powerpoint templates before downloading them makes Canva truly unique. Let’s go through a step-by-step guide on how to find and download some professional Powerpoint templates in Canva.
How to download professional PowerPoint templates from Slidesgo
Navigate to the control panel on the left hand side. Here you will see “Templates”. Click that button and you will be taken to the next window whereby you can see the categories for templates.
Then we will select the arrow next to “Business” as we are looking for professional Powerpoint templates. This will reveal a dropdown menu that lists the types of templates available. We will select “Presentations”.
Step 3
Now we can see the variety of professional Powerpoint templates that Canva has on offer, it is time to select the template we want.
Much like Slidesgo, we need to look out for the crown symbol on the template previews. The crown indicates that the template requires a paid subscription, so we can only look for the templates that do not have a crown. The crown will be in the bottom right of the preview image.
Once you have found the professional Powerpoint template you want to edit, just click on the preview image and it will open a more detailed look.
Step 4
In this pop-up window, you can view the Powerpoint template in more detail and begin to customize it.
Pay close attention to the dimensions of the template and check it fits with what you had in mind.
Once you’re happy, select “Customise this template”.
Step 5
On the left hand side you can see all the editing capabilities of Canva. Unless you’re pretty handy with design, we don’t recommend editing the design as you want to ensure a consistent theme throughout the template. Editing individual slides can sometimes affect that.
So to download the template, hit the “Share” button in the top right. This will reveal the “Download” button which you can select.
You can then decide the format you want to download the template in. We recommend PPTX as this is a post aimed at finding professional Powerpoint templates.
If you wanted a different format for your download, then click the dropdown arrow in the box where you can see PPTX and Canva will show you the formats it supports.
Once you’re happy with the format, you can click download and the template will be saved locally on your device.
Step 6
Now it’s time to edit your professional PowerPoint template within the PowerPoint app.
You will be able to edit the majority of the template. The background slide color may be fixed in place but you can add your own content to the respective placeholders.
Overall
Canva is a fantastic website for finding professional Powerpoint templates. It is probably more focused on the design elements as opposed to slide types and topics but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It still offers a wide variety of professional Powerpoint templates and we’re convinced you will be able to find a template for your use case.
3. Slides Carnival
Slides Carnival focuses on professional PowerPoint templates that are visually appealing yet straightforward. This platform offers themed templates designed to make professional content more engaging and memorable. We like the website because:
There is a broad selection of templates organized by style, color, and topic.
Templates are available for PowerPoint and Google Slides without any registration.
Easy-to-edit designs for creating presentations with a professional look.
The lack of registration is a big benefit here because if you’re in a rush and need to quickly find a professional Powerpoint template, you can probably be in and out of Slides Carnival inside a minute. Let’s take a look at how you can download a template from Slides Carnival.
How to download professional PowerPoint templates from Slides Carnival
Navigate to the top panel where you will see “All Templates”. Hover on the text and you will see a dropdown that contains the categories of templates on offer.
Because we want to download professional Powerpoint templates, we will hover over the “Business” option. This will reveal the types of template on offer. Then you can select the desired template type e.g. “Business Plan”.
Step 3
In this next step you will be presented with the different templates for the type of template you selected. In our case this is a “Business Plan”.
Each template will state the total number of slides and dimensions it has. You can also see the formats you can download the template in.
Once you’ve decided, just click on the template you want to download.
Step 4
Now we can download the professional Powerpoint template.
We don’t have the ability to customize the template like in Canva, but we can scroll down and view more details on the template as well as look at how other users have rated it.
On the right hand side you will see the available formats for the download. Select the format you prefer and the professional Powerpoint template will download and be saved locally on your device.
Step 5
Now it’s time to edit your professional PowerPoint template within the PowerPoint app.
You will be able to edit the majority of the template. The background slide color may be fixed in place but you can add your own content to the respective placeholders.
Overall
Slides Carnival is the best option for quickly downloading a professional Powerpoint template. The ability to download templates without an account is such a time saver.
Perhaps it doesn’t have as many templates as a website like Slidesgo, but the speed of download is a huge factor.
4. PresentationGo
PresentationGo is a fantastic resource for professionals looking for high-quality, visually appealing PowerPoint templates. Known for its rich library of customizable designs, PresentationGo covers everything from simple slide layouts to complex infographics and diagrams, perfect for any professional setting.
We use this website to download a lot of the visual elements. We then download the Powerpoint templates and add the visuals to the templates. So PresentationGo is somewhat of a full package. But, if we had to summarize why you should use PresentationGo in 3 simple points, it would be:
They have a large collection of free PowerPoint templates as well as charts, diagrams, and infographics.
Most templates have user-friendly layouts with a strong visual appeal and minimalistic approach.
No sign-up required to access and download templates, making it easy to get started.
This is also another speedy option for downloading professional Powerpoint templates because you don’t have to create an account. So here is a quick step-by-step guide on how to find and download a template from PresentationGo.
How to download professional PowerPoint templates from PresentationGo
Move up to the top navigation panel and hover over “Explore”. The hover over the “Templates” option. This will reveal the categories for templates. Of course we are only interested in professional Powerpoint templates so the “Business” templates will do perfectly. Click “Business” to view the templates on offer.
Step 3
As with the other websites, scroll until you find the appropriate template. Once you’re happy with the template, select any area of the template box.
Step 4
You can now view the template in more detail. This is quite a long page and we recommend scrolling through it all.
At the top you will see more information on the template such as the colors and file types it supports.
Then you can scroll further down and see the terms of use + download links.
Double check your use case fits with the terms of use and then click on your preferred file format to start downloading the template. This download will save the template locally on your device.
Step 5
Now it’s time to edit your professional PowerPoint template within the PowerPoint app.
You will be able to edit the majority of the template. The background slide color may be fixed in place but you can add your own content to the respective placeholders.
Overall
PresentationGo is a great website and a big bonus is the fact you don’t need an account to use the templates. Of course that is the same for Slides Carnival and if we’re being honest, Slides Carnival narrowly beats PresentationGo as a recommendation. This is mainly due to the wider variety of templates it offers. So if you are debating between two websites which require no sign-up, we’d recommend Slides Carnival to find your professional Powerpoint templates. But you cannot go wrong with either
5. SlideSpeak
SlideSpeak is an AI-powered presentation creation platform tailored for professionals who need efficient, time-saving solutions. They are also kind enough to share their professional grade templates for free via their website. SlideSpeak offers each slide type on an individual basis meaning you can pair a SlideSpeak cover slide template with another template from this list so you get the best of both worlds. Downloadingprofessional PowerPoint templates on SlideSpeak is ideal for busy professionals needing quick, polished slides.
SlideSpeak’s templates are designed for quick customization, allowing users to create professional presentations in minutes without starting from scratch.
Each template incorporates AI-driven design elements, helping users maintain a visually appealing and consistent look while highlighting key points effectively.
All templates are free to download with no account required
Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how to find and download a template from SlideSpeak.
Navigate to the top menu and select “Templates”. This is where we can view all templates available from SlideSpeak.
Step 3
Here we will explore the Basic PowerPoint Templates that SlideSpeak offers. Select the “Show more” button that we have highlighted in the below image.
Step 4
For this example, we will be exploring the cover slide templates that SlideSpeak has to offer. The cover slide often makes the first impact on your audience so we want to make sure we get it right.
You can also explore the table of contents or default slide templates if you would like. Simply scroll down and you can view them all. But for now, let’s view the cover slide templates by clicking the “Show more” button below the “Cover Templates” section.
Step 5
Now it is your choice. You can decide which template you want to download. Have a think about your audience and topic of presentation, then select the presentation that fits those categories.
In this example, we are presenting to the director so we want a minimalist cover slide with a slight bit of color. The “Minimalist Beige Cover Slide Template” will work perfectly!
Click the “Download PowerPoint” button to save the template to your device.
Step 6
Now you can edit your cover slide within your PowerPoint app. All templates elements are editable so adjust it however you would like.
You can then add it to your PowerPoint or paste in your other slides underneath the template.
Conclusion
To wrap up, using professional PowerPoint templates can make creating a standout presentation easier and faster. Each site we looked at has its own perks—whether it’s Canva’s flexible design tools or SlideSpeak’s AI-driven templates that are free to download. With these resources, you can pull together polished, impactful slides without spending hours on design. So, dive in, pick a template that fits your style, and start building presentations that impress.
