Release notes for Zoom Slides

Zoom provides up-to-date release notes for Zoom Slides. This article contains information about recent changes to the Slides product, including new and enhanced features, updates to existing features, and bug fixes. In addition, you can find information about upcoming changes (if available) and see a full history of updates made in the last two years.

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Upcoming release

Details about upcoming releases will be posted as they become available.

Released

September 28, 2026

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
AI features
New or enhanced featureEnhancements to original content import from .pptx and .ppt files using the AI chat panelUsers can upload a .pptx or .ppt file in the AI chat panel and use natural language to instruct the AI to import the file's original content directly into their presentation. This feature allows the original file content to be imported without modification, preserving the structure and layout of the uploaded file. Users can apply this functionality when working with a blank presentation or an existing Zoom Slides file.Web app
Windows
macOS

September 21, 2026

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
AI features
New or enhanced featureEnhancements to Voice presentation generation and playbackImproved Chinese narration and captions that are more consistent with speaker notes. Turkish is added as a supported voice language. Voice presentation generation is faster due to an updated text-to-speech model, and the setup flow for voice and background music settings is more straightforward to navigate. Users can select the language for generating speaker notes, and playback starts from the beginning while retaining individual viewing progress. Pause, mute, and background music controls are improved, the cursor is automatically hidden when not actively in use, and voice-over icons are updated from gradient colors to avatars.Web app
Windows
macOS
Windows features
New or enhanced featureEnhancements to keyboard shortcut behavior for printingUsers can use the Ctrl + P keyboard shortcut to trigger the print function while actively working on a presentation in Zoom Slides.Windows

Note: The Enhancements to original content import from .pptx and .ppt files using the AI chat panel feature has been pulled from this release due to issues with deployment, and will be available in another upcoming release.

August 17, 2026

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
Changed featureLinked slidesUsers can insert slides linked to other Zoom Slides presentations, enabling content from one deck to be referenced and displayed within another. This allows teams to maintain a single authoritative version of content and surface it across multiple presentations without duplicating slides.Windows
macOS

July 20, 2026

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
Changed featureHyperlink, comments, and export enhancementsUsers can copy and paste hyperlinks with improved consistency, and the hyperlink panel display is optimized. An empty state entry point is available in the comments panel. Users can also export presentations as JPEG or PNG image files, including long-image exports.Web portal
Windows
macOS
Changed featureAI image generation model selection enhancementsZoom Slides automatically selects the best AI model for image generation. Web portal
Web app
Windows

June 1, 2026

New, enhanced, and changed features

 
TypeFeature titleDescriptionPlatforms
General features
New or enhanced featureIntroducing Zoom Slides Zoom Slides is an AI-native presentation platform that helps you create, edit, and deliver compelling presentations. Unlike traditional tools that focus on creating slides, Zoom Slides emphasizes achieving meaningful outcomes like persuasion, understanding, and connection with your audience. The platform integrates seamlessly with Zoom's ecosystem, allowing you to transform meeting content into presentations and leverage your Zoom Workplace resources for context-aware creation.Web portal
Web app
Windows
macOS
Linux