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What is UbiTimer?
UbiTimer is a PowerPoint add-in that brings countdown timers and stopwatches directly into your slides. Designed for teachers, trainers, and presenters, it allows you to manage timing for lessons, workshops, and talks without switching applications or breaking your presentation flow.
The tool offers flexible timing options including radial countdown visuals, a global timer that tracks time across all slides, and a floating timer for use during slide show mode. It works on both Windows and Mac versions of PowerPoint and is available in a free version as well as a lifetime Pro license for advanced features like custom alarm sounds and timer snapshots.
Features
- Countdown Timers: Set clear time limits for tasks, speaker slots, activities, and presentations directly on your slides.
- Stopwatch Mode: Track elapsed time without setting a fixed end time for flexible pacing.
- Radial Timer Visuals: A clear circular countdown that is easily visible to the entire room.
- Global Timer Across Slides: Track the total running time of the entire presentation across all slides.
- Floating Timer in Slide Show: Keep an eye on time during Slide Show without switching apps.
- Timer Snapshots and Logs: Capture timing snapshots for lessons, workshops, or training sessions.
- Custom Alarm Sounds: Set custom sounds for timer alerts (Pro feature).
- Advanced Styling Options: Customize the appearance of timers with basic or full styling options.
Use Cases
- Teachers managing timed classroom activities, revision games, and student presentations.
- Trainers keeping workshop segments, breakouts, and group discussions on schedule.
- Presenters managing agenda timing, speaker transitions, and Q&A sessions.
- Conference speakers ensuring they finish within their allotted time slot.
- Corporate trainers facilitating timeboxed exercises and activities.
- Students using timers for self-paced study or practice presentations.
FAQs
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Can I add a countdown timer to PowerPoint?
Yes. UbiTimer lets you add a countdown timer directly to your slides so you can manage lessons, activities, and presentations more easily. -
Does UbiTimer work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. UbiTimer works with PowerPoint on both Mac and Windows. -
Is there a free version?
Yes. You can start with the free version and upgrade to Pro when you need additional features. -
Can I use it in the classroom?
Yes. UbiTimer is well suited to classroom tasks, revision activities, speaking exercises, games, and student presentations. -
Do I need to leave PowerPoint to use it?
No. UbiTimer works inside PowerPoint, so your timing tools stay in the same place as your presentation.
