BrandIn Desktop Extension

Modified on Tue, 18 Aug at 5:52 PM

BrandIn offers advanced features for desktop PowerPoint users, called Desktop features. These are powered by the BrandIn Desktop Extension.

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You can download the extension and follow its installation guide from our BrandIn Desktop Extension page.

What is the BrandIn Desktop Extension?

BrandIn Desktop Extension is a downloadable add-on that powers the following advanced desktop-only features in PowerPoint:

Admins can turn these desktop features on or off for a workspace after installing the desktop extension. All users will also need the desktop extension installed to be able to use these features.

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As these features require the BrandIn Desktop Extension, these features can’t be used in PowerPoint Online.

Do I need the BrandIn Desktop Extension?

Refer to the table below. If the feature you are after requires the extension, you should ensure that all users have the latest version of the extension installed.

Feature	Without extension (Online, macOS, Windows)	With extension (macOS, Windows)
Content consistency
Brand Check	❌	✅
Slide updates	✅
Brand tools
Paragraph styles	❌	✅
Brand colors	✅	➕ Adds support for tables
Productivity tools
Align tools	✅
Distribute tools	✅
Match size	✅	➕ Adds support for images
Select same	✅
Swap object	✅
Smart insert	❌	✅

How to install

You can download the extension and follow its installation guide from our BrandIn Desktop Extension page.

Depending on your organization's settings, you may be able to install the desktop extension yourself, or may need to contact your IT admin.