SlideSCI
An open-source PowerPoint plugin built for research and professional presentations.
Batch image titles, Markdown import, LaTeX formulas, and precise alignment tools for PowerPoint.
SlideSCI is a C#-powered PowerPoint plugin designed to solve frustrating presentation bottlenecks like manual image alignment and lack of Markdown support. It suits researchers, academics, and professionals who regularly build dense technical decks and need precise layout controls.
What it is
The plugin adds a custom toolbar to PowerPoint featuring material libraries, AI editing assistants, multi-image auto-alignment, and local image source tracking. It also handles batch image titles, regional magnification insets, and direct insertion of Markdown text and LaTeX mathematical formulas.
Who it's for
It suits academic researchers, engineers, and technical professionals who build image-heavy, formula-dense presentations in PowerPoint on Windows. It does not suit Mac users, people relying heavily on WPS (where certain features can crash), or users looking for cross-platform cloud-based presentation tools.
Key features
Markdown and LaTeX
Directly insert Markdown notes and editable LaTeX formulas or SVGs into your slides.
Batch Image Alignment
Automatically align and space multiple images with custom grid layouts and sorting options.
Magnification Regions
Create detailed local zoom-in regions for images complete with automated connecting lines.
Format and Position Copy
Copy exact absolute or relative positions, widths, and formatting across multiple slide elements.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Retains original image file paths and filenames inside the PowerPoint selection pane.
- Supports advanced image processing like pseudo-coloring, 16-bit TIFF conversion, and scale bars.
- Includes a searchable material library to save and reuse custom shapes across presentations.
- Allows multi-element relative position copying to keep layouts consistent across different slides.
Where it falls short
- Only compatible with Windows operating systems, completely omitting Mac users.
- WPS Office compatibility is limited and complex features like LaTeX or Markdown can cause crashes.
- Advanced LaTeX SVG rendering requires manually installing Node.js and running npm install.
- Relies on local installation files and manual updates via GitHub releases.
Pricing & license
Free under its open-source AGPL-3.0 licence. There are no paid hosted tiers, and the only cost is your own setup time and optional third-party AI API keys.
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FAQ
Does SlideSCI work on Mac PowerPoint?
No, the plugin is built with C# and VSTO, restricting it exclusively to Windows desktop environments.
Can I use this plugin in WPS Office?
While it installs on WPS, advanced features like Markdown and LaTeX insertion are unsupported and can cause crashes.
How do I use complex LaTeX formulas?
You must install Node.js and run an npm install command inside the plugin's latex-converter folder to render SVGs.
