Why Is Prezi So Slow or Laggy

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Reduce the weight of the deck

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   1. 01Resize and compress images before upload
   2. 02Upload fewer than 10 images at once
   3. 03Remove unused frames and overlapping content
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Fix the environment

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   1. 01Close other tabs and heavy extensions
   2. 02Use the latest Chrome or Edge
   3. 03Check your internet speed and router
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Present from a download

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   1. 01On a paid plan download the presentation for offline use
   2. 02Open it before the talk to confirm it plays
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

The editor lags, freezes, transitions stutter or the presentation takes long to load.

Why it happens

• C-01Many large images
• C-02Long, complex zoom paths
• C-03Slow network or recent change of provider
• C-04Too many browser tabs or extensions
• C-05Outdated browser

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The same problem in other apps

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• Prezi Shared Link Not Working
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