Timer for PowerPoint

A PowerPoint countdown timer and stopwatch to keep your presentation on time. Works in presentation mode, with custom themes, sound alerts, and one timer that stays synced across slides. Export your timer as an MP4 video to play without the add-in.

Free Trial

Try Timer for PowerPoint with a free trial. A subscription is required after the trial. See pricing and plans. All plans include a 60-day money-back guarantee.

Most Work Is Forgettable, Presentations Are Not

A presentation is one of the few moments when colleagues and leaders see your thinking, preparation, and delivery at once. Protect that moment.

• Don't look unprepared. Finish on time instead of rushing your ending.
• Don't divide your attention. Keep time visible alongside your slides instead of checking a separate clock.
• Don't lose the chance to impress. Protect time for your conclusion and Q&A.

Timer for PowerPoint

• Count down or count up. Set hours, minutes, and seconds, or use the stopwatch. Start, pause, resume, and reset on the slide.
• Make time easy to follow. Choose from 12 themes, resize the display, and enable an optional end-of-countdown sound.
• Label each part of your session. Show named sections for your introduction, discussion, and Q&A as the timer runs.
• Coordinate timers. Turn on Presentation sync in Settings to link timer instances in the same presentation on supported devices.
• Start automatically. Enable auto-start to begin a new timer when it loads.
• Reuse and share your setup. Timer saves your settings with the presentation. Share the deck with colleagues so they can view the embedded timer without installing the add-in separately. Share a PowerPoint with an embedded add-in.
• Download a timer video. Export an MP4 countdown or stopwatch and insert the video into your slide.

How It Works

1. Insert Timer for PowerPoint on your slide and sign in.
2. Set the countdown duration, or open Settings and select Stopwatch. Choose a theme and any sections or sound alert.
3. Resize the timer, enter Slide Show, and press play.

FAQ

• How do I add a countdown timer to PowerPoint? Insert the add-in, set the time, and press play. The countdown appears directly on your slide. Add a countdown timer to PowerPoint.
• How do I add a stopwatch to PowerPoint? Open Settings, select Stopwatch, and press play to count up from zero. Add a stopwatch to PowerPoint.
• Can I use a PowerPoint timer with sound? Turn on Sound Enabled in Settings > Alert for a beep at zero. Leave sound off for quiet activities; the timer still flashes when the countdown ends. Set up a PowerPoint timer with sound.
• Does the PowerPoint timer work on Mac? Yes. Insert Timer from PowerPoint's add-in menu, set your countdown, and start it on the slide. Set up a PowerPoint timer on Mac.
• Does the timer work across slides? Place Timer on the slides where you need it, then enable Presentation sync to link those instances. The timer remains visible during Slide Show on slides that contain it. Use a PowerPoint timer across slides.
• Can I download a countdown timer for PowerPoint? Yes. Choose Settings, Export Timer, then Export Video. Insert the downloaded MP4 on your slide. Video is also an option when a live add-in cannot appear in your presentation environment. Download a countdown timer video for PowerPoint.
• Can I reuse a PowerPoint countdown timer template? Yes. Download a free countdown slide with a five-minute video, then copy the timer slide into your presentation. Download a reusable PowerPoint countdown timer template. Or use our free quiz PowerPoint template with a timer.
• Can I use a classroom timer for lessons and activities? Yes. Show a readable countdown beside your lesson instructions, or choose a playful browser timer for a standalone activity. Match the display and sound to the class. Compare visual and fun classroom timers.
• How do I choose an exam or quiz timer? Use a visible countdown for shared time limits and a timed quiz tool when each participant needs their own deadline. Timer can show the remaining time on an exam or quiz slide. Choose an exam or quiz timer.
• Can I time a speech, presentation, or meeting agenda? Yes. Label countdown sections for your introduction, discussion, and Q&A, or use a stopwatch to track elapsed time. Compare speech, presentation, and meeting timers.
• Can I keep a PowerPoint timer private? Yes. PowerPoint's native Presenter View timer tracks elapsed time on your screen while the audience sees the slides. Use the Presenter View timer.
• Can PowerPoint advance slides automatically? Yes. Record Rehearse Timings or set Transitions > After, then enable Use Timings. Set automatic slide timings.
• How do I set up a stage timer? Show Timer for PowerPoint on an audience-facing slide, or use a free browser countdown on a separate device facing the speaker. Set the slot length and agree who starts, pauses, and resets the timer. Set up a stage timer for a live event.
• How do I set a break timer? Set the countdown to your break length and show it where everyone can see it. Add an optional sound alert to signal the return. Choose a break timer.
• Can I use a Pomodoro timer for work and study? Use a countdown for a focused work period and another for your break. Timer can show each interval beside your task slide; dedicated Pomodoro apps can automate repeated work and rest cycles. Compare Pomodoro timer apps.
• Can I share a PowerPoint timer in Zoom? Yes. Share the Slide Show window or the screen containing it so attendees see your slides and timer together. Check the attendee view before your meeting. Choose a Zoom timer and share it with your meeting.
• Can I create a free countdown timer in PowerPoint? PowerPoint animations can make a countdown without an add-in subscription. Timer for PowerPoint offers a free trial followed by a paid subscription. Compare free PowerPoint timer options.
• How do I show a live clock in PowerPoint? A clock showing the current time needs a different setup from a countdown or stopwatch. Timer currently provides those two timing modes. See ways to add a live clock to PowerPoint.

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