PresentIt - Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

PresentIt

Remote control and share presentations over WiFi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Overview:

What is PresentIt?
What can I do with PresentIt?
Does PresentIt support PDF files?
Does PresentIt support Microsoft Office format files?
What other presentation file formats are supported?
I need help. How can I get my question answered?

General Information:

Can I use Windows/Mac/Linux for making presentations?
Can I use any phone or tablet for making presentations?
How can I remotely control a presentation?
How can I share a presentation with an audience?
How can I transfer presentation files?
How can I preview a presentation?
When specifically, do I need an internet connection?
How do I convert a PDF file without an internet connection?
How does all of this really work?

Overview

What is PresentIt?

PresentIt is a mobile app for remotely controlling and sharing presentations.

What can I do with PresentIt?

PresentIt can be used to remotely control a presentation, share a presentation with an audience, transfer presentation files between devices, and preview presentations over WiFi. All of this can be done over local WiFi without a cellular mobile data plan or internet connection (with the exception of a one-time upload of presentation files, or file transfer using a non-Chrome web browser).

Does PresentIt support PDF files?

Yes. And it is also possible to use PDF files without an internet connection (see app Settings menu).

Does PresentIt support Microsoft Office files?

Yes. PresentIt supports .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx file formats.

What other presentation file formats are supported?

HTML format is supported.

I need help. How can I get my question answered?

Please use the 'Contact' link at the top of the page.

General Information

Can I use Windows/Mac/Linux for making presentations?

Yes. Presentations are made using a web browser on any device with a WiFi connection. Note that the PresentIt app must be running on an Android device connected to the same WiFi segment as the presentation device.

Can I use any phone or tablet for making presentations?

Generally, yes. The phone or tablet must have a web browser and WiFi connection. Note that the PresentIt app must be running on an Android device connected to the same WiFi segment as the presentation device (the Android device may also be the presentation device).

How can I remotely control a presentation?

See Remote Control instructions.

How can I share a presentation with an audience?

See Share Presentation with Audience instructions.

How can I transfer presentation files?

See Transfer Presentation Files between Devices instructions.

How can I preview a presentation?

See Preview Presentation instructions.

When specifically do I need an internet connection?

An internet connection is required for one-time conversion of Microsoft Office format files into HTML, and optional for conversion of PDF files (see the app Settings menu). Converted files are stored by the app and may be saved, re-used, transferred, or deleted by the Presenter at any time (see the app Present menu). A connection is also required to transfer files if a non-Chrome browser is used; Chrome allows files to be transferred using a WiFi connection.

How do I convert a PDF presentation without an internet connection?

Press Settings and set Cloud Convert to Off. This will cause PDF files to be converted by the app. Note that the file may have a different appearance from conversion on the cloud.

How does all of this really work?

When a Presenter initially selects a file for presentation, it is converted into HTML so that it may be displayed in a web browser. The converted file is saved by the app, enabling repeated presentations to be made without file re-conversion. This also allows the Presenter to use any device for presentation, even if the presentation file was not stored on that device. The original and converted file may be saved, re-used, transferred, or deleted by the Presenter at any time (see the app Present menu).