Deckset
Turns Markdown notes into themed slides on Mac, iPhone and iPad
What is Deckset?
Deckset is a presentation app for Mac, iPhone and iPad that builds slides from a plain-text Markdown file. On a Mac the notes are written in any text editor and the slides update on save, while the iOS app has its own editor. Themes set the layout and typography, and the app handles code, formulas, diagrams, presenter notes and export to PDF, images or HTML.
Deckset is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $35 one-time for Mac; iPhone and iPad from $2.99 per month. See every plan
Good for
- People who already write notes in Markdown and want slides from them
- Technical talks with code, formulas and diagrams
- Mac users who prefer a one-time purchase to a subscription
Worth knowing
- Deckset is for Apple devices only: the site lists Mac, iPhone and iPad apps and no Windows, Android or web version.
- The Mac license does not cover the iPhone and iPad app, which is a separate App Store download with its own in-app purchases.
- A Mac license includes free updates only within the Deckset 2.x release line.
- On Mac the notes are written in a separate text editor, and the iOS app cannot yet edit every theme setting.
Key features
- Slides from a Markdown file
- Headings, paragraphs and lists in a plain-text file become slides. The Mac app watches the file and refreshes the slides on save, so the source works with any editor and with version control.
- Themes
- More than 25 built-in themes set fonts, colors and layouts. Custom themes adjust fonts, colors, text styles and backgrounds and can be moved between Mac, iPhone and iPad.
- Code, formulas and diagrams
- Code blocks get syntax highlighting with line highlights, formulas are written in TeX, and Mermaid or Pikchr text is drawn as flowcharts and other diagrams.
- Presenter tools
- Presenter notes stay off the audience screen alongside a preview of the next slide. There are build steps, timers, a rehearsal mode with a target time and a windowed presentation mode.
- Export
- Decks export to PDF, optionally with presenter notes or as an accessible PDF, and to PNG or JPEG images. Deckset 2.1 for Mac adds a beta HTML export for sharing in a browser.
- Skill for coding agents
- An authoring skill lets Codex, Claude Code or another coding agent draft or revise the Markdown file from notes, an outline or a transcript, for review in Deckset.
Deckset pricing
- Starts at
- $35 one-time for Mac; iPhone and iPad from $2.99 per month
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free trial download of the Mac app; the site states no time limit
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone and iPad: Monthly | $2.99per month, in-app purchase on the App Store | Monthly in-app purchase for the iPhone and iPad app, which is a free download and separate from the Mac license. |
| iPhone and iPad: Yearly | $19.99per year, in-app purchase on the App Store | Yearly in-app purchase for the iPhone and iPad app, as listed on the US App Store. |
| Mac: Individual | $35one-time payment | One Mac license that can be activated on up to four personal devices, with free updates throughout the Deckset 2.x release line. |
| iPhone and iPad: Lifetime | $44.99one-time in-app purchase on the App Store | One-time in-app purchase for the iPhone and iPad app, as listed on the US App Store. |
| Mac: Team of five | $140one-time payment for five licenses | Five Mac licenses, one per team member, at 20% less than five individual licenses. Larger teams get a custom quote. |
Read from deckset.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Deckset before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Education50% educational discount
Students, teachers and staff at educational institutions get 50% off Deckset for Mac after applying through a form. The iOS app has an educational discount on request.
Stated on deckset.com - Other savingsTeam of five saves 20%
Five Mac licenses bought together cost $140 instead of $175, and teams needing more than five licenses can ask for a custom quote.
Stated on deckset.com
Works with
- Mentimeter
- Obsidian
- Claude Code
- Codex
Deckset alternatives
- Deckset vs iA Presenter
Free trial · from $3.95/mo
- Deckset vs Slides
Free plan · from $5/mo
- Deckset vs Keynote
Free plan · from $12.99/mo
- Deckset vs Microsoft PowerPoint
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Common questions
Is Deckset free?
No, Deckset is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial download of the Mac app; the site states no time limit.
How much does Deckset cost?
Deckset lists 5 plans. iPhone and iPad: Monthly: $2.99 per month, in-app purchase on the App Store. iPhone and iPad: Yearly: $19.99 per year, in-app purchase on the App Store. Mac: Individual: $35 one-time payment. iPhone and iPad: Lifetime: $44.99 one-time in-app purchase on the App Store. Mac: Team of five: $140 one-time payment for five licenses. Prices were read from deckset.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Deckset work on?
Deckset is available on macOS and iOS.
Does Deckset offer any discounts?
Deckset publicly lists the following: 50% educational discount; Team of five saves 20%.
Does Deckset have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Deckset is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does Deckset have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Deckset is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is Deckset open source?
Deckset is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
What does Deckset integrate with?
Deckset's listing names Mentimeter, Obsidian, Claude Code and Codex. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Deckset have a student discount?
50% educational discount. Students, teachers and staff at educational institutions get 50% off Deckset for Mac after applying through a form. The iOS app has an educational discount on request.
Who makes Deckset?
Deckset is made by ProDud Paweł Dudek.
What are the alternatives to Deckset?
The closest alternatives to Deckset in our directory are iA Presenter, Slides, Keynote and Microsoft PowerPoint. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Deckset.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.