SlideBySide - Present slides without sharing your screen

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What SlideBySide does

SlideBySide lets you upload a PDF or PowerPoint (PPT or PPTX) and present it by sharing a link instead of sharing your screen. People who open the link join the session, see the same slide, and can use live cursors and drawing tools while you control or hand off slide control.

How you use it in practice

You upload a file or pick one from Google Drive or OneDrive once signed in, then share the link. Attendees get a random name they can change, can point with a cursor, draw with pen/highlighter/text/laser, and either follow the live presenter or browse the deck on their own and jump back to live. You can also upload new versions and previous versions with their drawings are kept.

Controls, privacy and who it’s for

You can set permissions for who can change slides, draw, browse alone or download, either for everyone or per person. Sessions can be shared via link, restricted to specific people by email, or kept private. It requires no installs or meeting software for your audience and starts in seconds without an account; you can create an account later to keep your slides.

Questions people ask about SlideBySide - Present slides without sharing your screen

Do viewers need an account to join?

No, viewers can join without an account and receive a random name they can change.

Can people annotate the slides?

Yes - pen, highlighter, text and a laser are available, and ink can be kept on the page or set to fade.

Can I use files from cloud storage?

Yes - you can pick decks from Google Drive or OneDrive once you are signed in.

SlideBySide - Present slides without sharing your screen was shared on NexURLs by Nexis on November 3, 2026, in Tools.