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Slide Transitions

Slide transitions determine how content moves from one slide to the next. The right transition sets the tone — subtle fades for professional content, dynamic pushes for marketing videos.

StyleEffectBest for
Direct CutInstant switch, no visual effectSharp scene changes, contrasting information
FadeGradual opacity transitionProfessional, corporate presentations
WipeNew slide sweeps acrossGeneral purpose, clean transitions
Slide OverNew slide slides over the current oneStep-by-step progressions
PushNew slide pushes the current one outDynamic, energetic content
ZoomZoom in/out transitionCreative, marketing content
  1. Open your project in the editor
  2. Locate the area between any two slides
  3. Click the Transition menu button that appears between slides

Browse the available styles in the Transition menu and click your preferred option to preview its effect.

After choosing a style:

  • Direction — Set to left, right, up, or down depending on how you want the new slide to enter
  • Duration — Control how fast or slow the transition plays

Duration guidelines:

  • Fast-paced marketing videos — shorter duration for quicker transitions
  • Educational/explanatory content — longer duration for smoother, more gradual changes

To apply the same transition consistently across your entire presentation, click the Change All button within the transition menu.

  • Be consistent — switch styles only when it supports the content; too many different effects distract viewers
  • Match the tone — subtle Fade or Slide Over for professional presentations, dynamic Push or Zoom for marketing
  • Direction matters — transitioning up/down can signal a change in topic or hierarchy
  • Always preview — play through transitions before finalizing to ensure they support rather than distract from your content
  • Slides — Learn about slide types and customization
  • Brand Kits — Apply consistent branding to slides
  • Backgrounds — Customize slide backgrounds