Google Slides is a free, web-based presentation application provided by Google. It is part of the Google Workspace suite, enabling users to create, edit, and collaborate on presentations in real-time. Accessible via web browsers and mobile apps on Android and iOS devices, it supports multimedia integration and offers numerous templates to improve your presentations.

Although Google Slides mainly operates as a cloud-based service that needs an internet connection for full functionality, it also provides offline mode. Users can activate offline access in settings, allowing them to view, edit, and create presentations without internet access. Changes made offline will synchronize once reconnected.

Google Slides facilitates collaboration by enabling multiple users to work simultaneously on the same presentation. You can share the presentation via a link or direct invitation. Features like real-time editing, commenting, and chat enhance teamwork, making it easier to coordinate and finalize presentation details collectively.

Google Slides supports various file formats, making it convenient for users coming from other software. You can import and export presentations in formats such as Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), PDF, and JPEG. This allows for seamless cross-platform work and effective collaboration with users on different software platforms.

While Google Slides is a powerful tool, it has some limitations. Advanced users might find it lacks certain complex features available in desktop software like Microsoft PowerPoint. For instance, animation effects are less advanced, and formatting issues may occur when importing intricate presentations. Nonetheless, its ease of use and collaboration capabilities generally outweigh these limitations.