How to Use Apple Keynote — Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)

In this complete beginner's guide to Apple Keynote, I'll walk you through everything you need to know to create your first professional presentation — from opening the app for the very first time, to animating objects, running your slideshow, and exporting to PowerPoint.Keynote is Apple's free presentation app, and honestly it's one of the most underrated pieces of software on the Mac. My YouTube Film Gear: 🎥 Camera: https://geni.us/B9eb5P 🎙️ Microphone: https://geni.us/QarC 🎤 Audio Interface: https://geni.us/kaosfB 🎧 Headphones: https://geni.us/5mtk 🎤 My Weekly Creator Podcast: https://geni.us/RiqyRCP BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: 🌐Web Hosting and Domains (Hostinger): https://geni.us/p3vg1p 📽️YouTube Optimization (Creative Fuel): https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf 🙋Hire Freelancers and Artists (Fiverr): https://geni.us/h4zMWAP 🎧Podcast Hosting (Libsyn): https://geni.us/TrpwY0 🔗GeniusLink Link Shortener: https://geni.us/fHPAe 🎞️Stock Assets For Creators (Envato): https://geni.us/rlEKkLB 💰E-commerce (Shopify): https://geni.us/m9ctWwe 🎙️Podcast Recording and Editing (Riverside.FM) https://geni.us/PLlt1M 😤 Connect With Me Online: ✉️ Free Weekly Newsletter: https://geni.us/zOm9L 💡 Personal Website: https://www.dustyporter.com/ 🧠 Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/DustyPorterYT 📸 Personal Life: https://www.instagram.com/dustyporteryt 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Creator Community Group: https://geni.us/6m57Yg Disclaimer: The links above may be affiliate links. Using them supports our channel at no extra cost to you. I appreciate your support! 00:00 Keynote Overview 00:46 Install and Update 01:37 Choose a Theme 02:54 Interface Tour 05:41 Build Your Slides 09:56 Add Text and Media 16:24 Tables and Charts 18:34 Animations and Transitions 20:30 Presenter Notes and Rehearsal 22:11 Present Like a Pro 23:08 Export and Share 24:20 Creator Studio Explained 25:32 Wrap Up

Added 16 Sept 2026