Say hello to the new, simplified Prezi Video for Zoom app.You may have used Prezi Video in Zoom before but we wanted to make it easier for everyone to get started and take advantage of the the great features of Prezi Video in any video call. Here's everything that changed with the most recent version of Prezi Video for Zoom.
Introducing the new Prezi Video for Zoom
1. Now, there’s no need to install the Prezi Video desktop app to start adding and presenting your content in calls.
From now on, all you need to do is add the Prezi Video for Zoom app from the Zoom App Marketplace, or add via an invitation from another participant in your Zoom call, and you can start adding and presenting your content right away.
2. You can easily access the most popular features of Prezi Video directly from Zoom.
Once you’ve opened the Prezi Video for Zoom editor, start by adding your first slide and start typing in the slide instantly. To navigate through your slides, you can use the arrows in the sidebar, or just click on a desired slide to select it.
Your content will appear right alongside you in your video feed. You can reorder your slides by dragging a slide up or down, or delete one by clicking the three dots on any slide and then selecting “Delete”.
To share the app with others, you can click “Invite” to share the Prezi Video for Zoom app with the other participants of your meeting, letting them add content to their videos on the spot.
3. While you may notice some Prezi Video features have been temporarily removed from the Prezi Video for Zoom app, more features will be available soon.
With the new Prezi Video for Zoom app, in the coming weeks and months you'll be able to:
- Add a name tag to your video feed
- Add GIFs, stickers, and Unsplash images from our gallery
- Add visuals from your computer
- Select templates to customize your content
- Import PPT and Google Slides files
4. You can still use the Prezi Video desktop app for Mac/Windows based on your specific needs.
To access any additional or currently unavailable features like importing a Prezi presentation, applying your brand kit or adding and displaying presenter notes, you can use the Prezi Video desktop app in your Zoom meeting instead. All you need to do is open the Prezi Video desktop application, then go to your camera settings in Zoom and select Prezi Camera from the list and your Zoom feed will show the same view as in Prezi Video. You can find the complete steps to download and use the Prezi Video desktop application here.
The new Prezi Video for Zoom app FAQ
When will the update happen?
The update will be effective in late October 2022, and the new user experience will be immediate. The rapid, ongoing enhancements will also be immediately available upon release. There is nothing you need to do to get this update as it will happen automatically.
What can I expect?
You can expect changes. Many features, including the sign-in option, will be temporarily disabled. The goal is to deliver the best long-term experience for Zoom users by building a solid foundation for rapid improvements and new features going forward. This is only temporary and as mentioned above, ongoing enhancements will be rapid and immediately available to you. Click here to see what features will be available.
Why are these changes happening?
At Prezi, we are focused on delivering the best experiences to our customers. We have heard your feedback and this major update is a significant, first step in delivering a better user experience to you. As an example, the update will remove the need to enable the Prezi Video camera to use features.
While we focus on rapidly deploying the features that we have learned our customers love, we do anticipate there will be some existing features that we do not make available in the near future. Those features are already and will remain available in the Prezi Video for desktop app.
How do I know if use the Prezi Video for Zoom app?
Prezi Video for Zoom can be found in your personal Zoom account. Within your Zoom client, you can check the "My Apps" tab to see if Prezi Video for Zoom is installed. If so, and if this is the app that you use regularly within your Zoom meeting sessions, you can expect to be affected by these changes. If not, or if you know that you use the Prezi Video desktop app for iOS or Windows in your video conferencing tools, these changes will not affect you and you can continue to use the app as usual.
What if I use the Prezi Video desktop app?
The updates to the Prezi Video for Zoom app will NOT impact the Prezi Video desktop app. If you are already using the Prezi Video desktop app then we encourage you to continue to do so and enjoy all of the great features available to you today! If you are unsure of the difference between the Prezi Video desktop app and the Prezi Video for Zoom app, then click here.
For more detailed information on using the Prezi Video app for Zoom, please visit this article. If you want to learn more about using the Prezi Video app for Mac/Windows in a Zoom call, please read this article.