Prezi, an interactive presentation creator
Slide presenting
Description: Prezi is a software for creating interactive presentations. Instead of using traditional slides, Prezi is based on a zooming user interface to navigate through content on a virtual canvas. Users can add text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements to their presentations. It offers both free and paid versions. Signing up for an account is required for use. Prezi was founded in 2009 by Adam Somlai-Fischer, Peter Halacsy, and Peter Arvai.
Evaluation: Prezi is a valuable tool for producing interactive and visual presentations. Its zooming user interface differentiates it from other similar tools. The free version allows storing a few presentations that can be accessed on any device, yet not downloaded. A downside of Prezi’s free version is that presentations can be found and accessed by any user.
Cost: Free public account + paid premium plans.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English + 8 other languages.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Prezi collects information only to fulfil its commitments and obligations to users. It also collects cookies and aggregated data to improve user experience. Prezi does not sell or share personal information for commercial purposes. It implements security measures such as encryption and others to safeguard data. Unfortunately, in its free version, Prezi does not allow setting presentations as private and thus can be accessed by anyone. Prezi acknowledges the rights to access, correct and delete user data and limit its processing. It states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, presentations are stored in users’ profiles.
Examples of use