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LibreOffice Impress: Free PowerPoint Alternative
Presentation module of the MPL-2.0 LibreOffice suite. Latest branch 26.8.1.
- License
- MPL-2.0
- Stars
- 4,536 (2026-10-20)
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- First seen
- 2011-01-25
TL;DR. LibreOffice Impress is Presentation module of the MPL-2.0 LibreOffice suite. Latest branch 26.8.1. License: MPL-2.0 (verified). Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux. Price: free. Runs locally: yes. It is an alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint.
| Name | LibreOffice Impress |
|---|---|
| Language | C++ |
| Suite | LibreOffice |
| License | MPL-2.0 |
| Pricing | free |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Stats | 4,536 stars · 987 forks (as of 2026-10-20) |
| First seen | 2011-01-25 |
| Repository | https://gerrit.libreoffice.org/ |
LibreOffice Impress is the presentation app in The Document Foundation’s LibreOffice suite. It hangs off PowerPoint alternatives. Same suite as LibreOffice Calc.
Official hosts we opened on 2026-10-20: licenses (MPL-2.0), release notes, TDF’s 26.8.1 notes (PPTX files that previously caused Impress to close on open are listed among OOXML fixes), and GitHub mirror LibreOffice/core (4,536 stars).
We have not independently ranked slide quality against PowerPoint, DeckCraft, or ONLYOFFICE. AI/Markdown decks: Gamma alternatives.
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FAQ
Is LibreOffice Impress free?
Yes. TDF licenses page (2026-10-20) states MPL-2.0. Not legal advice.
What version is current?
LibreOffice 26.8.1 is the latest branch as of the 2026-10-08 TDF post. 26.2.6 remains the previous mature branch until 30 November 2026. 26.8.1 notes mention PPTX files that previously caused Impress to close on open.
Same stars as Calc?
Yes. Both are modules of one suite. The 4,536 GitHub stars are the LibreOffice/core mirror.
Impress vs DeckCraft vs Presenton?
Impress is the mature office-suite slide app. DeckCraft is a new alpha Rust PPTX editor. Presenton is an AI generator on the Gamma hub. Pick the job. No quality ranking.
Sources & verification
- https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/licenses/
- https://www.libreoffice.org/download/release-notes/
- https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/10/02/libreoffice-26-8-1/
- https://github.com/LibreOffice/core
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LibreOffice_Impress.png
License notes are not legal advice. Read the original LICENSE. Trademark & disclaimer.