Microsoft PowerPoint 2021
Previous generation
Windows 11
macOS 14, 15, 26
English
PerpetualSupport ended on 13 October 2026
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2021
Direct English installers where available
Compare requirements, support status and direct installer availability for presentations, slides and slideshow settings.
Official publisher linksOfficial installation sources Microsoft
Official sourcesSource and installation details
Official installation optionsProvider requirements apply at the source
English installation optionsFor work in your preferred language
Program information
- Developer
- Microsoft Corporation
- Version
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2021
- Interface language
- English and other languages
- License
- Perpetual
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS
- Developer's website
- Microsoft.com
VERSIONS AND ACCESS
PowerPoint 2021 options
VersionPlatformsInterface languageAccess typeStatusAction
COMPATIBILITY
System Requirements
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
Windows 10 or Windows 11; supported server releases depend on the edition
A current supported Windows version with updates installed
CPU
1,1 GHz processor, 2 cores
A modern 4-core x64 processor
RAM
4 GB RAM
8–16 GB RAM for large documents and workbooks
Storage
4 GB of free space
SSD and a separate backup of installation and working files
Display and graphics
1280 × 768
Full HD; check interface scaling for older releases
Internet and activation
Connection for activation, updates, and online services
Stable internet and an active account or volume license
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
One of the three latest macOS versions during the release's support period
A current macOS version within Microsoft's supported range
CPU
Intel or Apple Silicon
Apple Silicon for better energy efficiency
RAM
4 GB RAM
8–16 GB RAM for large documents
Storage
10 GB of free space
SSD and spare space for documents, fonts and cache
Display
1280 × 800
Retina or external Full HD display
Internet and activation
Internet access for activation and updates
Stable connection and valid license
Exact requirements depend on the Office 2021 edition, architecture and licensing channel.
FEATURES
Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 features
Ink Replay
Replay handwritten annotations with Ink Replay to show your explanation step by step. This is useful for diagrams, calculations and highlighting details.
Reading order
Set the reading order of objects on a slide for screen readers. This helps convey the content in a logical order to users listening to the presentation.
Color by HEX code
Specify a color using an exact hexadecimal HEX code in the color picker. This makes it easier to reproduce the desired shade and keep presentation elements consistent.
ODF 1.3 format
Open and save presentations with OpenDocument 1.3 support. This is useful for exchanging materials with other editors that use the open file format.
Templates and slide master
Create a shared layout in desktop PowerPoint with the fonts, background, and content placeholders you need. A saved template helps keep future presentations consistent.
Tables on slides
Create tables directly in a presentation and fill them with data. This format helps compare options, show a work plan or present several metrics compactly.
Speaker notes
Keep notes for each slide separate from the main content. In desktop Presenter View, the speaker sees the notes while the audience sees the presentation itself.
Export slides to PDF
Save the presentation as a PDF with a fixed layout. The recipient can view the materials without PowerPoint, and you can share a final version for reading.
HELP CENTER
Questions and answers
Is a direct installer available for Microsoft PowerPoint 2021?
Enabled downloads lead directly to verified installer files. — Use an enabled Download button for Mac, Windows to retrieve the matching English installer directly from the official publisher. Check the selected product and license before installation. Account, store and guide pages are not offered as downloads.
Is PowerPoint 2021 x86 available in the current catalog?
No, the Windows listing only specifies a 64-bit file. — Do not infer a 32-bit build from the application name.
How do I install Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 in English?
Choose the language through the official installation or app settings. — Choose English in the available installer or application settings. Display and proofing languages can be configured separately. Language settings for an existing licensed installation do not establish that a new installer download is available.
Can I download PowerPoint 2021 for free and use it without a subscription?
You can download the installer separately from making a purchase, but editing requires an appropriate license. — Downloading this year-specific release does not make it free.
Should I choose PowerPoint 2021 instead of the Microsoft 365 version for collaboration?
Check the edition as well as the year: co-authoring capabilities differ between the retail release and LTSC. — Check your workflow and license before downloading.