PowerPoint presentations can be crazy dull sometimes; gradient backgrounds are a thing of the past as audiences seek to be captivated. So, how delighted were we when we heard Shutterstock is partnering with Microsoft to make the presentation process that much simpler!

Whether you’re a new PowerPoint user or an experienced wiz, you will love this add-in! No longer will you have to scour the internet for the picture you want. Shutterstock’s add-in allows you to search, preview, and insert images without even leaving the PowerPoint platform.

Imagine sharing your presentation at the front of a conference room with images that pop and speak to your peers, backgrounds that set the tone or match your brand, and illustrations that can help make your point and keep your listeners engaged. With 84 million images to search from, you’ll find exactly what you need without having to open a single browser.

How The Shutterstock Add-In Works

1. Download the add-in, it is completely free.
2. Open PowerPoint and go to Insert, click ‘My Add-ins’.
3. Under ‘My Add-ins’, double-click the add-in to start it.
4. Test out watermarked previews on your slides (no Shutterstock account required at this stage).
5. Experiment; see which styles and dimensions suit your presentation – there are three to choose from.
6. Once you find the perfect image, login to your Shutterstock account (or sign up) and buy the version of the image you want!

Why Use The Shutterstock Add-In

• You never have to leave the PowerPoint application, so no need to manoeuver through various windows and browser tabs.

• Buying your image from Shutterstock means you have peace of mind regarding copyright infringement (a serious thing if you usually pull your images from Google Image Search).

• The images are always high-quality, making your presentation all the more appealing.

• With 84 million images to choose from, you’re bound to find what you need!

• Being able to choose your images from one place will make you that much more efficient, making the entire presentation process smoother and faster.

Jon Orniger, founder and CEO of Shutterstock, made the facts plain and clear: “With hundreds of millions of users, PowerPoint is the most successful presentation tool in the world; it’s the short-hand of business communications.”

If you’ve avoided PowerPoint, this should encourage you to get started. If you’re a seasoned PowerPoint pro, this should get you excited – it’s an amazing add-in!

This add-in is not for people who are looking for free images. But paying for an image is worth it since there will be less people and presentations with the same images. Another bonus: Shutterstock can help you stand out from the crowd!

Shutterstock has been a generous partner with Executive Lifestyle, and we love their variety and how there is no lack of options to bring out the best in our client’s articles, we would absolutely recommend them!

Join Executive Lifestyle experts and have your content published
alongside Shutterstock’s beautiful imagery.

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