What it does
pdfpc is a PDF presentation viewer with multi-monitor support. The speaker display provides notes, the next slide, an overview, and presentation timing alongside the audience output.
Export the deck as PDF and open it with pdfpc. Show slides to the audience while keeping notes, the next slide and remaining time on the presenter display; use the overview to jump during questions and freeze or blank the audience view when needed. It is a GPL-licensed application. Linux and Mac package routes are documented, while Windows setup uses WSL or a source build. Video and Markdown-note support depend on the installed libraries and build options.
Strengths
- Separates audience slides from notes, timing, and next-slide information.
Watch out for
- Windows setup and optional video or Markdown notes depend on additional components and build choices.
Best for
- Presenters delivering PDF slides on two displays
Sources
- pdfpc | A presenter console with multi-monitor support for PDF files (Oct 26, 2026)
- pdfpc official README platform and build requirements (Oct 26, 2026)
- pdfpc GPL licence file (Oct 26, 2026)