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LibreOffice Impress

Free, open-source presentation app for Windows, macOS and Linux

FreePresentationsChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is LibreOffice Impress?

LibreOffice Impress is the presentation program in the LibreOffice office suite, which is free, open-source desktop software developed by a community of contributors under The Document Foundation. It builds slide shows with charts, drawings, multimedia, animations and transitions, and can import and edit Microsoft PowerPoint files. It is installed on a computer rather than used in a browser.

LibreOffice Impress is free to use. See every plan

Good for

  • People who want a desktop presentation app with no subscription
  • Linux users who need to open and edit PowerPoint files
  • Presenting from a laptop with a second screen or a phone remote

Worth knowing

  • There is no hosted cloud version; The Document Foundation says it does not plan a service like those from Google and Microsoft.
  • On Android the foundation offers only a viewer with experimental editing, and Impress Remote for Android and iOS controls a slide show but does not edit it.
  • The Mac App Store version costs $8.99 and the Microsoft Store version also carries a charge; downloads from the website are free.
  • The Presenter Console works only when two displays are connected.

Key features

Slides with charts and multimedia
Slide shows can combine text, charts, drawing objects and multimedia, starting from the templates included with Impress.
PowerPoint files
Microsoft PowerPoint presentations can be imported and modified in Impress, so existing decks do not have to be rebuilt.
Animations and transitions
Dynamic effects, including object animations and slide transitions, can be assigned to slides for on-screen shows that run automatically or manually.
Presenter Console
With a second display connected, the audience sees the slide show while the presenter's screen shows the current slide, the next one, the notes and a timer.
Impress Remote
An open-source Android and iOS app controls a slide show over Bluetooth or a network link, showing slide thumbnails and speaker notes and offering an on-screen pointer.
Views, handouts and export
The Slide Sorter shows thumbnails of every slide and the Handout page pairs slides with text for the audience. Slide timings can be rehearsed, and decks published as handouts or HTML.

LibreOffice Impress pricing

Starts at
Free
Free plan
The whole LibreOffice suite, Impress included, is a free download from libreoffice.org for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Free trial
None listed
LibreOffice$0The full office suite, including Impress, downloaded free from libreoffice.org for Windows, macOS or Linux.

Read from libreoffice.org on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with LibreOffice Impress before you buy.

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Common questions

Is LibreOffice Impress free?

Yes. LibreOffice Impress is free to use. The whole LibreOffice suite, Impress included, is a free download from libreoffice.org for Windows, macOS and Linux.

How much does LibreOffice Impress cost?

LibreOffice Impress lists one plan. LibreOffice: $0. Prices were read from libreoffice.org on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does LibreOffice Impress work on?

LibreOffice Impress is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Does LibreOffice Impress have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. LibreOffice Impress is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Does LibreOffice Impress have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. LibreOffice Impress is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Is LibreOffice Impress open source?

Yes. LibreOffice Impress is open source, according to its own site.

Who makes LibreOffice Impress?

LibreOffice Impress is made by The Document Foundation. It dates from 2010.

What are the alternatives to LibreOffice Impress?

The closest alternatives to LibreOffice Impress in our directory are Microsoft PowerPoint, WPS Presentation, Google Slides, Keynote and ONLYOFFICE. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LibreOffice Impress.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.