PowerPoint presentation slide size
A PowerPoint presentation slide is 13.333 × 7.5 in (33.867 × 19.05 cm) by default, a 16:9 Widescreen shape; on screen the common 16:9 size is 1920 × 1080 px, and older 4:3 slides are 10 × 7.5 in.
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All sizes at a glance
| Use | Size | Ratio | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full HD slide (recommended) | 1920 × 1080 px | 16:9 | |
| PowerPoint Widescreen (default) | 13.33 × 7.5 in | 16:9 | 13 1/3 × 7.5 in, or 33.867 × 19.05 cm |
| PowerPoint On-screen Show (16:9) | 10 × 5.63 in | 16:9 | Exactly 10 × 5.625 in; design references give the same size for Google Slides 16:9 |
| PowerPoint Standard | 10 × 7.5 in | 4:3 | 25.4 × 19.05 cm |
Limits and safe zone
- PowerPoint sizes
- Widescreen 16:9 (default), Standard 4:3, Custom
- Google Slides sizes
- Standard 4:3, Widescreen 16:9, Widescreen 16:10, Custom
- Widescreen in pixels
- 1280 × 720 px at 96 DPI, 2000 × 1125 px at 150 DPI, 4000 × 2250 px at 300 DPI
Semurai Canvas
Design it in Semurai Canvas
Start at the exact size, from a template or a blank page, and apply your Brand Kit: logo, colours and fonts. The AI chat edits the design when you ask.
Pick the “Presentation” preset (1920 × 1080 px) when you create a design.
These templates come with an “Apply my brand” switch.
After sign-up and a short brand setup, Canvas opens a blank 1920 × 1080 px design.
Already have an account? Open Canvas at 1920 × 1080 px
Templates to start from
PowerPoint presentation slide size
New PowerPoint presentations open in Widescreen, 13.333 × 7.5 in (16:9).
PowerPoint also offers Standard (4:3) at 10 × 7.5 in and custom sizes. Its On-screen Show (16:9) option is 10 × 5.625 in: the same shape as Widescreen on a smaller page.
Google Slides and moving between tools
Google Slides offers Standard 4:3, Widescreen 16:9, Widescreen 16:10 and custom sizes in inches, centimetres, points or pixels.
Google does not publish the inch size of its 16:9 slide; design references give 10 × 5.625 in. Because PowerPoint’s Widescreen slide is 13.333 in wide, content scales when a deck moves between the two, so check text sizes after the move.
Slide size in pixels
For a deck shown on screen or saved as images, 1920 × 1080 px (Full HD) is the common 16:9 size.
In pixels, a slide depends on the export resolution. PowerPoint’s Widescreen slide is 1280 × 720 px at 96 DPI, 2000 × 1125 px at 150 DPI and 4000 × 2250 px at 300 DPI.
Tips
- Pick 16:9 unless you know the screen or projector is 4:3.
- Set the slide size before you add content: changing it later rescales everything.
- Use one idea per slide, with text large enough to read from the back of the room.
- Use 1920 × 1080 px for slides you cut into a video: it matches a 1080p YouTube video.
How to make it in Semurai Canvas
- Create a design in Semurai Canvas and pick the “Presentation” size (1920 × 1080 px).
- Choose a presentation template, switch on “Apply my brand” for your logo, colours and fonts, and add a page for each slide.
- Present it full screen from Canvas, or export PNG or PDF to share the deck.
FAQ
Questions about this size
What size is a PowerPoint slide in inches?
The default Widescreen slide is 13.333 × 7.5 in (33.867 × 19.05 cm), a 16:9 shape. The Standard 4:3 slide is 10 × 7.5 in.
What is the slide size in pixels?
1920 × 1080 px is the common 16:9 size. A PowerPoint Widescreen slide equals 1280 × 720 px at 96 DPI and 4000 × 2250 px at 300 DPI.
Should I use 16:9 or 4:3 slides?
Use 16:9 for modern screens, laptops and video; it is PowerPoint’s default. Choose 4:3 only when you know the screen or projector is 4:3.
What size is a Google Slides presentation?
Google Slides offers 4:3, 16:9 and 16:10 plus custom sizes. Its 16:9 slide is 10 × 5.625 in according to design references; Google does not publish the inch size.
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