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How to save a Prezi template

Saving a Prezi template keeps a ready-to-use design on your dashboard so you can quickly reuse it and create new versions of a presentation. To save a Prezi template, open it and click Use this template to launch it in the editor and the template will be saved to your dashboard. Make copies anytime from the three dots → Make a copy menu.

Quick steps:

  1. Find the template you want to save.
  2. Double click on the template to open it and click the Use this template button.
  3. This will take you to the editor. You can close the editor now or start editing the template..
  4. Your saved template will appear on your dashboard.

You can also copy the template from your dashboard at any time by selecting the three dots in the bottom right corner of the thumbnail and clicking Make a copy.

How do I save a Prezi template from the template library?

  1. Find the template you want to save in the template library.
  2. Click on the template to open it and click the Use this template button.
  3. This will take you to the editor. 
  4. Rename your template so you can find it later in your dashboard.
  5. To save the template as-is, simply close the editor. Or, you can start editing now.
  6. Your saved template will appear on your dashboard.
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How do I save a Prezi template from a presentation shared with me?

When someone shares a Prezi presentation with you, it will appear on your dashboard. If the owner allows copying, you can save your own version by:

  1. Clicking the three dots on the presentation thumbnail.
  2. Selecting Make a copy.
  3. Renaming the copy so it’s easy to find later.
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Pro Tip: You can search your dashboard for templates and projects by name. This is helpful if you saved a template a while ago or have many projects saved.

How do I share my template without people editing the original?

To let others reuse your template without changing your original presentation:

  1. Open Access settings, add their email, and set permission to Can view.
  2. Turn on Reusable so anyone with access can make their own copy.

After that, they’ll see the presentation on their dashboard and can make a copy it for editing—without being able to edit your original.

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FAQ

Why should I save a Prezi template?

Saving a template keeps it on your dashboard so you can reuse it quickly without hunting for the original link again.

How do I save a Prezi template from the template library?

Open the template, click Use this template to enter the editor, then close the editor—your template will now appear on your dashboard.

Why should I make a copy of a presentation?

Make a copy when you want a fresh version to edit for a new project while keeping the original saved template unchanged for future reuse.

How do I make a copy of a saved template from my dashboard?

On the template thumbnail, click the three dots (bottom right) and choose Make a copy.

What’s the best way to name copies so they’re easy to track?

Use one naming pattern every time—include the project name plus a version or date, like “Project name – V1 (Draft)”, “Project name – V2 (Review)”, or “Project name – 2026-03-27”.

How can I create a version history of my presentation in Prezi?

To create a simple version history, make a copy of your presentation at key milestones and rename each copy (for example: “V1 – Draft”, “V2 – Reviewed”, “V3 – Final”) so you can always return to a specific stage without overwriting your progress.

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