UpSlide Reviews & Product Details

1. The Office layout solutions. UpSlide makes it extremely easy to convert tables and charts into full corporate design with a single click, automatically applying the correct colours, fonts, and styles. This saves so much time when creating client or management presentations.

2. The linking solutions. This includes text links, which allow PowerPoint and Word documents to update automatically from an Excel source. In addition, our department updates thousands of league tables in PowerPoint every month. These are connected to the league-table Excel file in a very smart way, because UpSlide’s linking remains intact regardless of the file name or the file location. This makes sharing files seamless and ensures all links stay functional.

3. The PowerPoint library solutions. Here you can pick and choose single slides or standard decks available for all or for a predefined group of licence holders; private library sections for sensitive data are also possible. My clear favourite is the easy access to our tombstone database, which was set up with support from the UpSlide team. Everyone in the bank with an UpSlide licence can quickly browse, filter, and select tombstones across all products, countries, and sectors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This is hard to answer, as there are no real pain points. However, I would appreciate it if links from Excel to another Excel file (not only from Excel to PowerPoint or Word) were also possible. This would be extremely helpful, as such links – when created without any UpSlide functionality – are still sensitive to file location and file name changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We currently use UpSlide extensively to upload graphs from Excel to PowerPoint. Our entire market pitch is built with UpSlide‑linked graphs, which makes updating extremely easy and saves us a significant amount of time.

In addition, I also used UpSlide at my former employer (a large German bank) to create Tombstones and to connect Excel graphs. For these use cases, it is one of the best tools I have worked with so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I’m not a big fan of the fact that the graphs are uploaded in image format, as it makes it difficult to resize them properly afterward. We often change the slide layout and need the graph to be larger or smaller, so having to reupload it every time is not very convenient. Other than that, I have no negative comments about the tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Product is very easy to use and is explained very well by the customer service team. I appreciate that the team is always there to help with any questions / bring up new features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The least helpful features of Upslide based on feedback from our team would be the formatting features, mainly due to a lack of using it. I think this is something we could use a refresh / update as we work to use more tools in Upslide. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. The library functionality saves us a lot of time in accessing latest slides, as well as eradicating the version control issues we were previously struggling with.

2.Slide checker tool is excellent to catch formatting inconsistencies, and the UpSlide formatting tools (alignment, swap shapes, format painter etc) make slide creation much quicker.

3. The links to excel/word have made our reporting production far more efficient (and accurate).

4. Training and general Q&A/support has been excellent from day one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

From an admin's perspective:

1. Adding new content to the library can be slow with long loading/buffering time.

2. Would love to be able to add a deck to the library and individual slides from that deck then be inserted by the team in isolation from that deck - that's currently not possible, so as admin I have to load decks twice - once as individual slides, and again as a full deck, to allow the team full flex on deck creation.

3. Slide converter tool is ok, but usually requires a fair amount of manual intervention to convert old (not UpSlide created) slides into the UpSlide format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The fact that UpSlide is really easy to use and it integrates directly with PowerPoint, so we don't have to learn new software. The library feature is a game changer for us, having everything in one place and easily updatable is huge for our company. It saves a lot of time since everything is easily searchable. We have also found it easy to implement in Word and Excel, using the same library is super convenient. The setup process was simple thanks to the fantastic support from the UpSlide team, who have been great in getting templates set up and offering well-attended training sessions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have only had one struggle which was mass-uploading images to the library. But Natasha has been extremely helpful and given us a lot of support throughout the onboarding process, so it's not slowed us down or made an impact. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UpSlide’s client and user support is superb.

The client team is always friendly and professional, and are highly responsive, offering clear, practical advice and guidance.

For our management team, this has made reporting and decision making easier.

For our users, this has meant quick resolution of any issues—whether through detailed written instructions or live walkthroughs over calls.

Functionality:

UpSlide’s intuitive user interface makes it easy to use, especially for new users who can get up to speed quickly. Other key features that stand out include:

• Template & Slide Layouts: having these embedded in the UpSlide ribbon makes it easy to keep our whole team on-brand and visually consistent.

• UpSlide Library: having pre-prepared content in one location saves users from across our whole team significant time, and also helps us to present ourselves consistently to clients.

• Slide Library Linking: Simplifies the process of making updates to frequently used slides, ensuring consistency and saving time.

• Automated Table of Contents: Removes the need for manual renumbering and removes the chance of mistakes, streamlining document preparation.

• Formatting Tools: Makes formatting accessible even to those who are less familiar with PowerPoint, reducing reliance on our Graphic Design support.

• Continuous Improvement: The introduction of new features—like the Dynamic library module—shows UpSlide’s commitment to evolving the product. This particular update looks to significantly improve what is currently a manual and time-consuming task.

• Monthly Reporting: Helps us identify adoption gaps and target specific teams, ensuring they understand and benefit from UpSlide’s capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UpSlide is a very powerful tool, but there are a few areas where improvements would enhance the user experience:

• Library Performance: Updating items in the UpSlide Library via PowerPoint can be slow. After making an update, there is often a delay before you can continue working in the library, which can interrupt workflow efficiency.

• Limited Customisation of Automated Features: The automation around the Table of Contents and divider slides is helpful, but it restricts design flexibility. Greater control over layout and styling would provide useful freedom for different designs.

• Dynamic Library Module Navigation: Currently, all images in the Dynamic Library module are stored in a single large folder, making it difficult to navigate. The ability to organise content into subfolders would significantly improve usability on our side and speed up content selection.

• Update Master Layouts in the UpSlide Library: Currently, the Library allows linked slides to be updated individually. However, it would be useful to have a tool that can automatically update all older master layouts in the library to a new master template.

• Excel to PPT Link Limitations

o Charts not editable: Because the charts are imported as images, it becomes difficult to quickly edit and format them in PPT. It would be helpful if charts exported to PowerPoint were fully editable.

o Editable tables: When tables are exported from Excel to PowerPoint as editable objects, they do not retain their original formatting. After updates, the formatting reverts to PowerPoint’s default style. It would be helpful if the “export as editable table” feature preserved the formatting from both Excel and PowerPoint. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its saves time with formatting.

It also gives us one place to hold key team slides in the library Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Having to revisit training - not always possible to take onboard all of the information in one go! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We've been using UpSlide for some time now, and it's become an essential part of our workflow. The tool is incredibly robust yet intuitive, making it easy for both new and experienced users to create high-quality, on-brand presentations and documents efficiently. What really sets UpSlide apart is not just the software itself, but the people behind it. The account management and support teams are fantastic. They are knowledgeable, responsive, and always a pleasure to work with. Another standout quality is UpSlide’s commitment to continuous improvement. They're always rolling out new features and enhancements that add real value and functionality, clearly listening to user feedback and staying ahead of evolving needs. Overall, UpSlide delivers a great product backed by a great team. Highly recommended for any organization looking to improve productivity and consistency in proposals and other branded materials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Like with any tool, increasing internal adoption can be a challenge, especially in busy teams with ingrained habits. But the UpSlide team has been instrumental here too, offering training sessions, best practices, and tailored support to help drive engagement and demonstrate the tool’s value. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about UpSlide is its ease of use and integration with Microsoft Office, which allows me to work efficiently. Implementing it was a breeze, and the transition didn't require extensive IT support, so I could start benefiting from its features right away. The customer support team is incredibly responsive, always ready to assist and ensure I maximize the tool's capabilities. I find myself using UpSlide frequently, especially for its smart linking and automated formatting, which significantly streamlines my document and presentation workflows. Overall, UpSlide integrates effortlessly into my daily tasks, making it an essential part of my toolkit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While UpSlide is a powerful tool, there are a few aspects that I find less appealing. One of the main drawbacks is the time it can take to refresh links between Excel and other documents, which can slow down my workflow considerably. Refreshing links also requires closing all other Excel windows, which is counterproductive. Additionally, there are some nuanced quirks in the software that aren’t immediately intuitive and require a bit of trial and error to work around effectively. These can be frustrating initially and demand some hands-on experience to navigate efficiently. Overall, while UpSlide has great capabilities, these aspects can be challenging and impact overall usability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Really easy to keep slides aesthetically pleasing and to the brand's style and makes a lot of things easier and more efficient. It makes finding certain slides and icons easier through the library. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A lot of the features I do not know about or are not my "go-to", as I have been using normal PowerPoint for a lot longer and know it better. Education sessions and the material on the website are good for solving this. It would be better if when I'm using normal ppt features or buttons like aligning stuff using what's in ppt shape format rather than the Upslide tab for a popup or something to tell you: "you could've done this quicker through X."

I think the website could be more comprehensive on issues you could have or not know about, sort of like the Q&A Microsoft Support website you can find for general ppt. Ideally, there should be enough online that if I ask Chatgpt "how do I do this on Upslide?", it would know the answer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.