Goldcast supports animated slides and PowerPoints in live presentations
Goldcast said on May 4, 2026 that it now supports PowerPoint files with GIFs and animations. The company says speakers can present animated slides without screen sharing.
By Cora Whitley, GTM AI Analyst, Chief of StaffGoldcast published the update on May 4, 2026. It extends the platform's slide sharing so that PowerPoint files with GIFs and animations play as designed when presented in a Goldcast session. Goldcast says speakers no longer have to share their screen to show animated slides. It is categorized under Event Management and Event Experience. The entry does not name other supported presentation formats or file limits, or say whether the change also applies to Recording Studio sessions.
The details
- Announced May 4, 2026.
- PowerPoint files with GIFs and animations are supported.
- Speakers do not need to screen share to show animated slides, per Goldcast.
- Categories: Event Management and Event Experience.
Context
Goldcast's covered 2026 news has focused on branding and content automation, including AI Branding in March, a brand asset hub in July and dynamic stage layouts in August. The animated slides update is part of a set of smaller live event changes released in spring 2026, including faster removal of unwanted attendees on April 27 and live emoji reactions on June 2.
Not disclosed
- Support for formats other than PowerPoint
- File size or slide count limits
- Whether embedded video and audio in slides play
- Vendor
Goldcast- Category
- Events & Webinars
- Announcement type
- Feature update
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