Presentation Timer

Plan, Pace, and Present with the Built-In Presentation Timer

Stay on schedule without staring at a clock

If you’ve ever found yourself rushing through a conclusion or skipping your Q&A to make time, you’re not alone. Timing a presentation while staying focused on your message is a balancing act. That’s exactly where this presentation timer steps in. It's not just a stopwatch—it’s a planning and pacing assistant built into your screen.

Set your total time with just a few clicks

Getting started is simple. At the top of the timer, you'll find a place to name your presentation and set its total length. You can enter the number of minutes and seconds, or just use one of the quick preset buttons like 5, 10, or 20 minutes. This part gets your countdown ready to go without digging through menus.

Break your talk into segments, if you like

Want to keep tabs on how long your intro or Q&A should take? The timer lets you split your session into named chunks. It might be “Introduction,” “Main Content,” and “Q&A,” or any format that suits your topic. You can set each part’s duration, and the timer will track where you are—plus what’s coming up next.

Customize your reminders and display

Built-in alerts

You can choose to get warnings as your time ticks down. There are preset checkpoints like “5 minutes remaining” or “90% complete,” and they’re all optional. These subtle heads-ups help you wrap up gracefully, not frantically.

Display tweaks

There are also settings for how the timer looks and behaves. Want a full-screen view while presenting? There’s a checkbox for that. Prefer a clean audience-facing countdown separate from your own view? That’s in there too. If you use speaker notes, there’s space for those as well, right below the timer.

Start, pause, and control like a pro

When you're ready to go, hit “Start Presentation” or press the spacebar. You can pause, resume, jump to the next segment, or reset the timer completely. Everything is keyboard-friendly, which means you can run your session hands-free once you’re rolling. The timer keeps track of elapsed time, your pace, and your current status in real time.

Answers to questions you might have

What if I change my segments?

You can add, delete, or rename them at any time before you start. Each one automatically updates the total time so everything stays accurate.

Can I use it without segments?

Absolutely. If you don’t add any segments, it functions as a straightforward Countdown Timer. No need to fill in extras if they don’t fit your style.

What are “discrete alerts”?

Those are quiet visual signals meant just for you. If you check the box, you’ll get a quick visual cue without drawing attention from the audience - ideal if you’re trying to stay on track without looking obvious.

Does it keep running in full-screen mode?

Yes, and you can enter or exit full-screen with a keyboard shortcut. That way, you can glance at your timer no matter how far from your laptop you are.

What if I go over time?

The timer doesn't just stop - it shows “Time Up!” and keeps counting, so you can see how far over you are. It's designed to help you improve without punishing you.

Keep your timing sharp without the stress

Presenting doesn’t have to mean watching the clock. With this tool, you can stay aware of your pacing without fumbling through a phone or squinting at a wall clock. Whether you're prepping for a lightning talk, a panel session, or a big keynote, having your timing handled frees you up to focus on what really matters: your message.