Certificate maker online
Create a certificate for free for a variety of occasions online with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Make and present a certificate for any award with free certificate templates
Easily personalize high-quality, downloadable certificates templates with no design experience required. Explore a range of popular certificate occasions like awards, appreciation, and achievements in different styles, color schemes, and aesthetics.
Find the best certificate template for any occasion or acknowledgement
Tailor certificate templates with ease
Customize a ready-to-use certificate template with your personal touch seamlessly in PowerPoint. Just update the template with the recipient's name, add your digital signature, and personalize the existing dates.
Use the right certificate dimensions
Generate polished certificates in standard size and specifications. The professionally designed certificate templates in PowerPoint are automatically in an 8.5-inch by 11-inch certificate landscape orientation. There’s no resizing necessary.
Personalize color and text styles
Modify free certificate templates to suit your aesthetic and unique color styling. Alter any element of the certificate’s design in just clicks and share with the recipient.
Incorporate branding and imagery
Tailor a certificate to the recipient or company by adding your own brand logo, or stock images, graphics, and more. Give your certificate a unique look and feel with animated ribbons, trophies, and star stickers.
Download and share certificates instantly
Save and download as many certificates as you would like for free. Choose from popular file formats like PDF, JPEG, or PNG for easy sharing, or download as an MP4, MOV, or animated GIF if your certificate includes moving visuals. Easily print directly from PowerPoint to your connected printer.
How to create a certificate using a template in PowerPoint
In your browser, explore PowerPoint certificate templates
Choose a certificate template you want to edit
Replace the text and graphics with your own information
Download, print, and share your certificate for free
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