Apple Keynote

name: Apple Keynote
description: Apple Keynote is a presentation software application developed by Apple Inc. as part of the iWork productivity
  suite, available on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and the web via iCloud. It enables creating visually rich presentations with animations,
  transitions, charts, and real-time collaboration. Keynote supports automation via AppleScript, JavaScript for Automation
  (JXA), and Apple Shortcuts, and provides iCloud-based access for cross-device sync and sharing.
image: https://www.apple.com/v/keynote/o/images/overview/keynote_icon__e6u8i7ju7e2e_large.jpg
url: https://www.apple.com/keynote/
created: '2024-01-01'
modified: '2026-05-19'
specificationVersion: '0.18'
apis:
- name: Keynote iCloud API
  description: Cloud-based API for accessing and manipulating Keynote presentations through iCloud, enabling programmatic
    creation, management, slide operations, and multi-format export of presentations stored in iCloud.
  image: https://www.apple.com/v/keynote/o/images/overview/keynote_icon__e6u8i7ju7e2e_large.jpg
  humanURL: https://www.icloud.com/keynote
  baseURL: https://p00-keynote.icloud.com
  tags:
  - Cloud Storage
  - Collaboration
  - Presentations
  - Slides
  - iCloud
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/apple-keynote-icloud-openapi.yaml
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/apple-keynote-presentation-schema.json
    title: Presentation Schema
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/apple-keynote-slide-schema.json
    title: Slide Schema
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/apple-keynote-theme-schema.json
    title: Theme Schema
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/apple-keynote-export-request-schema.json
    title: Export Request Schema
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/icloud-export.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/icloud-presentations.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/icloud-slides.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/icloud-themes.yaml
  contact:
  - FN: Apple Developer Support
    email: [email protected]
    url: https://developer.apple.com/contact/
- name: Keynote AppleScript API
  description: Local automation API for Keynote using AppleScript, enabling programmatic control of presentations, slides,
    and elements on macOS. Access via the Open Scripting Architecture dictionary.
  humanURL: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/AppleScript/Conceptual/AppleScriptLangGuide/
  tags:
  - Automation
  - Local API
  - macOS
  - Scripting
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/AppleApplications/Conceptual/KeynoteScriptingGuide/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/AppleApplications/Conceptual/KeynoteScriptingGuide/
- name: Keynote JavaScript for Automation API
  description: JavaScript-based automation interface for controlling Keynote on macOS using the Open Scripting Architecture
    (OSA). Provides the same capabilities as AppleScript using JavaScript syntax via JXA.
  humanURL: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/releasenotes/InterapplicationCommunication/RN-JavaScriptForAutomation/
  tags:
  - Automation
  - JavaScript
  - macOS
  - Scripting
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/releasenotes/InterapplicationCommunication/RN-JavaScriptForAutomation/
- name: Keynote Shortcuts Actions
  description: Shortcuts app actions for Keynote on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, enabling users to open, create, and export presentations
    as part of automated workflows including format conversion and template generation.
  humanURL: https://developer.apple.com/shortcuts/
  tags:
  - Automation
  - iOS
  - Shortcuts
  - Workflows
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appintents/app-shortcuts
integrations:
- name: Try it free 3
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: [email protected]
  url: https://apievangelist.com
tags:
- Apple
- Design
- iWork
- Presentations
- Productivity
- Slides
common:
- type: Portal
  url: https://developer.apple.com/
- type: Documentation
  url: https://support.apple.com/guide/keynote/
- type: Support
  url: https://developer.apple.com/support/
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
- type: StackOverflow
  url: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/keynote
- type: YouTube
  url: https://www.youtube.com/@AppleDeveloper
- type: JSONLD
  url: json-ld/apple-keynote-context.jsonld
- type: SpectralRules
  url: rules/apple-keynote-spectral-rules.yml
- type: Vocabulary
  url: vocabulary/apple-keynote-vocabulary.yaml
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Multi-Platform Availability
    description: Available on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers via iCloud
  - name: Real-Time Collaboration
    description: Multiple users can edit presentations simultaneously via iCloud sharing
  - name: Magic Move Transitions
    description: Intelligent morph transitions that animate elements between slides
  - name: AppleScript Automation
    description: Full scripting support via AppleScript and JavaScript for Automation
  - name: Shortcuts Integration
    description: Apple Shortcuts actions for automated presentation workflows on iOS and macOS
  - name: Multi-Format Export
    description: Export to PDF, PowerPoint (.pptx), HTML, images, and native .key format
  - name: Live Video Presenter
    description: Present with live video overlays in video conferencing applications
  - name: Cinematic Animations
    description: Rich build-in and build-out animations for slide elements
  - name: Charts and Data Visualization
    description: Built-in chart types including bar, line, pie, scatter, and more with live data
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Business Presentations
    description: Creating professional pitch decks, board presentations, and quarterly reviews
  - name: Educational Content
    description: Designing lecture slides, course materials, and educational presentations
  - name: Marketing Materials
    description: Producing brand presentations, product launches, and sales decks
  - name: Automated Report Generation
    description: Using AppleScript or Shortcuts to programmatically generate recurring presentation reports
  - name: Conference Presentations
    description: Creating polished conference talks with animations and transitions
  - name: Training Materials
    description: Building step-by-step training and onboarding presentations
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: iCloud Drive
    description: Automatic sync and storage of presentations across Apple devices
  - name: Apple Numbers
    description: Import live chart data from Numbers spreadsheets
  - name: Apple Pages
    description: Cross-link documents and share content between Pages and Keynote
  - name: Microsoft PowerPoint
    description: Import and export PPTX files for cross-platform compatibility
  - name: Zoom
    description: Present directly from Keynote in Zoom video calls
  - name: Apple Shortcuts
    description: Automate presentation creation and export workflows on iOS and macOS
  - name: Spotlight
    description: Index and search Keynote presentation content via macOS Spotlight
- type: Integrations
  url: https://www.apple.com/apps/