Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 | Windows

Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 for Windows – present convincingly

PowerPoint 2021 is the standalone program for presentations, training materials and talks. You get it as a perpetual licence for one Windows PC, without a subscription.

Presentations can be recorded with camera image, ink annotations and laser pointer and exported as video – ideal for training and online courses.

Typical uses

• Customer presentations and quotes
• School presentations and lectures
• training videos with narration
• infographics and graphics for social media

What PowerPoint 2021 offers

• record slide shows with camera image and ink
• replay ink drawings afterwards
• sketched outlines for a hand-drawn look
• access to royalty-free images, icons and videos
• co-authoring via OneDrive

Tips for better presentations

• Designer: suggests suitable layouts for images and bullet points.
• Morph: smooth transitions without individual animations.
• Presenter View: notes and the next slide visible only to you.
• Slide Master: set logo and colours once and all slides follow.
• Export as video: save the presentation as MP4 and share it.

Compatibility and presenting without surprises

PowerPoint 2021 saves in PPTX format, which all current PowerPoint versions and PowerPoint for Mac can read. To make sure nothing shifts when presenting on someone else’s computer, embed the fonts used in the file via “Options” → “Save”. Videos and audio files are embedded directly in the presentation. For attendees you export a PDF version with handouts or notes.

Who is PowerPoint 2021 as a standalone program worth it for?

Buying PowerPoint 2021 on its own makes sense if you mainly use this one program at a workstation, for example at reception, in accounting or in the home office. It also works well as an addition: if you already own an older Office version, you can upgrade the program you use most often to a newer version.

Standalone program or Office suite?

If you mainly work with PowerPoint, with the standalone program you only pay for what you really use. If you later need more programs, a suite is usually cheaper than several standalone programs.

You will find further editions under Microsoft Office 2021.

PowerPoint 2021 or 2024?

Both versions are perpetual licences and save in the same file formats. PowerPoint 2021 is mature, cheaper and still the standard in many offices. If you want the latest features, choose PowerPoint 2024.

Buy once instead of subscribing

Microsoft 365 costs money every year and in return provides cloud storage and a steady stream of new features. You pay for Office 2021 once; the programs stay on your computer permanently and continue to receive security and quality updates via the Office update function. If you don’t need cloud extras and store your files on your own PC, on the network or with a cloud provider of your choice anyway, the perpetual licence saves you a considerable amount over the years.

System requirements

• Operating system: Windows 11 or Windows 10. For new computers we recommend Windows 11 Pro
• Processor: 1.1 GHz or faster, at least 2 cores
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Hard disk: 4 GB of free space
• Display: resolution of 1280 × 768 or higher
• Graphics: DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 driver on Windows 10
• Internet: required for download, activation and updates
• Other: some features require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 or later

Installation and activation

1. Download the installation file using the link in our e-mail.
2. Start the setup and follow the installation. Uninstall older versions of the same program first.
3. Open the program and activate it online with the product key – without a Microsoft account.

Frequently asked questions

Can I export presentations as video?

Yes, PowerPoint 2021 exports to MP4 in up to 4K resolution.

Do I need a Microsoft account?

No, PowerPoint 2021 is activated with the product key.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once and use PowerPoint 2021 permanently on one Windows PC.

Can I transfer the program to a new PC?

Yes. Uninstall it on the old device, install it on the new one and activate it with the same key. If you run into problems, our support team will help.

Can I keep using old templates?

Yes. POTX templates and slide masters from earlier versions work unchanged in PowerPoint 2021.

Will I receive updates?

Yes. Security and quality updates are installed automatically.

Delivery, invoice and support

• Delivery by e-mail: you will usually receive the product key, download link and installation guide within 5 to 30 minutes of payment (daily 09:00–21:00 CET). More under Shipping & payment.
• Invoice: every order comes with a proper invoice, with your company address on request.
• Origin of the licence: we source our licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe. We explain exactly how this works on the page Buying legal software.
• Support: if you have questions about installation or activation, we help by e-mail (Mon–Sun 09:00–21:00 CET), phone (Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 CET), live chat or remote support with TeamViewer.

Our goodwill promise

Should the ordered Office version ever no longer be available, we will supply the next higher version at no extra charge. You never pay more than the price at which you ordered.