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229 Best Lightning-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you’ll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 229 best lightning templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you’ll see in in those slides is just example text. The lightning-related image or video you’ll see in the background of each title slide is designed to help you set the stage for your lightning-related topics and it is included with that template. In addition to the title slides, each of our templates comes with 17 additional slide layouts that you can use to create an unlimited number of presentation slides with your own added text and images. And every template is available in both widescreen and standard formats. With over 6 million presentation templates available for you to choose from, CrystalGraphics is the award-winning provider of the world’s largest collection of templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. So, take your time and look around. You’ll like what you see! Whether you want 1 great template or an ongoing subscription, we've got affordable purchasing options and 24/7 download access to fit your needs. Thanks to our unbeatable combination of quality, selection and unique customization options, CrystalGraphics is the company you can count on for your presentation enhancement needs. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers from virtually every leading company around the world. They love our products. We think you will, too!

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Presentation with lightning - Lightning and thunderstorm in cloudy sky over water surface

Lightning

Lightning and thunderstorm in cloudy sky over water surface

Presentation with lightning - Dark stormy night lightning strikes

Lightning

Dark stormy night lightning strikes

Presentation with lightning - Lightning in cloudy sky over marble chess board with chess pieces

Chess Game

Lightning in cloudy sky over marble chess board with chess pieces

Presentation with lightning - Lightning storm at night over seaside town

Thunder At Sea

Lightning storm at night over seaside town

Presentation with lightning - Lightning over rendered chess pieces on glass chess board

Chess

Lightning over rendered chess pieces on glass chess board

Presentation with lightning - Snow falling on Christmas tree with beautiful lightning and flowers in background?

Xmas Tree Lights

Snow falling on Christmas tree with beautiful lightning and flowers in background?

Presentation with lightning - Bright sunshine in cloudy sky and lightning over ocean surface

Spiritual Composition

Bright sunshine in cloudy sky and lightning over ocean surface

Presentation with lightning - Powerful lightning strike in the darkness during thunderstorm

Lightning

Powerful lightning strike in the darkness during thunderstorm

Presentation with lightning - A car with a lightning flash in the background

Car Ad

A car with a lightning flash in the background

Presentation with lightning - Lots of multicolored fire works lightning up the night sky

Happy New Year

Lots of multicolored fire works lightning up the night sky

Presentation with lightning - A lightning thunder with skyscrapers in the background

Night Storm

A lightning thunder with skyscrapers in the background

Presentation with lightning - Fiery red sky, lightning storm, highway

Lighting

Fiery red sky, lightning storm, highway

Presentation with lightning - A person with a question mark in his mind and a lot of lightning

Question Mind

A person with a question mark in his mind and a lot of lightning

Presentation with lightning - A bulb with lightning in the background

Electrical

A bulb with lightning in the background

Presentation with lightning - Soccer player shooting ball with risen foot on lightning stormy background

Soccer Player

Soccer player shooting ball with risen foot on lightning stormy background

Presentation with lightning - Audience pleasing presentation theme consisting of light - three spotlights illuminating empty stage backdrop and a navy blue colored foreground

Three Spotlights Illuminating Empty Stage

The stage is set for a visually striking presentation with CrystalGraphics' attention grabbing template. Introducing "Spotlight Serenade", a Dark Slate Gray themed Widescreen template that's sure to illuminate your audience's interest. This high resolution illustration features four spotlights illuminating an empty stage background, creating an electrifying atmosphere that sets the tone for an engaging presentation. The Dark Slate Gray color palette provides a sophisticated backdrop for your music inspired content, making it an ideal choice for presentations featuring concert performances or music related topics. The template is already designed to be downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, so you can easily enhance your existing presentation with CrystalGraphics' high quality images and illustrations. Featuring a minimalist approach, the template's design allows you to include a background with ease, having a theme of simplicity and elegance that will complement any content. With its Widescreen format, "Spotlight Serenade" is perfect for presentations where you want to make an impact on your audience from start to finish. Including a Background With option, you can easily add a stunning image to the bottom of your slide, making it Enhanced With a feature rich background that enhances your presentation's visual appeal. The template includes four easy to follow slides at the start of the deck to help you get up and running quickly: "Getting Started", "Presenting with Confidence", "Visualizing Your Message", and "Sharing Your Vision". These informative slides will guide you through the process, making it easier for you to create a presentation that truly shines.

Presentation with lightning - A number of chess pieces with lightning bolt in the background

Cold Relations

A number of chess pieces with lightning bolt in the background

Presentation with lightning - Slide set with nighttime-tornadic-mezocyclone-lightning-storm background and a gray colored foreground

Nighttime Tornadic Mezocyclone Lightning Storm

The corner of the screen comes alive with a mesmerizing display of power and fury as a devastating tornado rages through Tornado Alley, its dark skies illuminated by the intense lightning storm. The ominous clouds swirl and twist, like a living entity, as the thunder boom echoes through the air. High resolution images of the scene are seamlessly integrated into the template, creating an immersive experience that draws the viewer in. The Corner Title corner title is a powerful design element, featuring a stylized font with bold lines and sharp edges, conveying a sense of danger and intensity. The text is set against a dark slate blue background, which provides a dramatic backdrop for the images that follow. This theme of danger and power permeates every aspect of the template, from the high res images to the keywords used to describe it. The corner title's design name is the inspiration behind this powerful template, designed to grab attention and convey a sense of energy and excitement. The Widescreen format ensures that the viewer can fully immerse themselves in the scene, while the Dark Slate Blue color palette adds depth and sophistication to the overall design. Incorporating a background with thunderstorm clouds and lightning bolts creates an enhanced visual experience that draws the viewer in. The template's keyword of "danger" is woven throughout the design elements, from the high res images to the text descriptions. This theme of danger and power is a common thread throughout the entire template, making it perfect for use in presentations or projects where you want to convey a sense of urgency and importance.

Presentation with lightning - Amazing slides having lightning-on-a-stormy-day backdrop and a wine colored foreground

Lightning Stormy Day

The stormy sky is darkening, thunder rumbles in the distance, and lightning illuminates the clouds. The scene is one of danger and uncertainty, yet it's also a dramatic and eye catching backdrop that can be brought to life on any screen. This Wide Title template features a rich Saddle Brown color palette that evokes the feeling of a dramatic stormy day. The overall design is inspired by the majestic lightning bolts, thunder, and overcast sky, creating an immersive experience for your audience. High resolution images are used throughout, including dramatic landscape shots and atmospheric effects to enhance the scene. The template includes four How To slides that can help you get up and running quickly with CrystalGraphics. These sections include "Getting Started", "Designing Your Master Slide", "Creating Your First Slide", and "Enhancing Your Slides for Best Results". The SWOT Analysis Layout slide allows users to identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a clear and concise manner. For example, you could use this template to create a presentation on a business strategy, where the Saddle Brown color palette can be used to represent growth, stability, or risk. By featuring high quality background images, including a dramatic landscape shot of a mountain range during a thunderstorm, the viewer can become fully immersed in the world of your presentation. Including a background with 3D elements and textures can also enhance the overall visual experience. Having a theme of " Dynamic Visuals" is perfect for any topic that requires attention grabbing visuals. The Enhanced With feature allows you to customize the template to fit your specific needs, so you can create presentations that are tailored to your audience's needs.

Presentation with lightning - Presentation theme consisting of aviation - airplane crash in a storm background and a ocean colored foreground

Airplane Crash Storm Lightning Concept.

Imagine standing on the edge of a stormy sky, surrounded by an intense cloud of lightning that illuminates the horizon as a massive plane hurtles towards the ground. The sound of thunder echoes through the air, and the smell of ozone fills your nostrils. This is what it feels like to be in the midst of a terrible accident. The Corner Title template features 4 high resolution images for the background, showcasing planes soaring through the skies, navigating through turbulent weather conditions, flying towards their destination with caution, and landing safely on the runway. The Steel Blue color palette dominates the design, evoking feelings of trust, reliability, and professionalism. The template's theme is centered around aviation, emphasizing the idea that safety always comes first. From the "Plane" plane to the "Danger" danger sign, every element is carefully crafted to convey a sense of urgency and attention to detail. The high resolution images will enhance your presentation with real world footage, giving your audience a vivid representation of the scene. The template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import into your preferred presentation software. To get started quickly, we provide four valuable How To slides that will help you master the basics of using our template, such as creating a basic slide layout and adding text and images. Who We Are Bio Layout can be seen on the left hand side of the screen with an introduction to our company's history and values, followed by key contact information. This section serves as a summary of who we are, highlighting our expertise in designing stunning PowerPoint templates that cater to your specific needs. To further showcase our template's capabilities, you can include a background image or video featuring an airplane taking off or landing, complete with its own soundtrack and sound effects. Having a theme of showcasing real world images will also enhance the overall look and feel of your presentation.

Presentation with lightning - Amazing presentation having large-lightning-strike-at-dusk backdrop and a wine colored foreground

Lightning Strike Dusk Open Plain

The moment you gaze upon the Corner Title template from CrystalGraphics, your attention is electrified by the dramatic convergence of elements that evoke an intense sense of power and energy. The design name itself suggests a bold statement, one that refuses to be contained within the boundaries of conventional aesthetics. This template features a Widescreen format with breathtaking high resolution images as its background, transporting you to a realm where the very fabric of reality seems to bend and warp. The contrast between the deep, dark orange hues of the sunset and stormy skies is nothing short of striking, framing the thunderbolt at dusk in an open plain like it's part of a larger narrative. The Saddle Brown color palette dominates the template, imbuing it with a sense of ruggedness and earthiness that grounds your presentation. The Four Arrows Layout slide takes center stage on this Widescreen masterpiece, its dynamic composition expertly balancing typography, imagery, and negative space to create a visually stunning display that showcases the beauty of your chosen images. By featuring high resolution backgrounds, including a dramatic lightning strike at dusk in an open plain framed against a deep, dark orange sunset and stormy skies, you'll be able to convey the raw energy of the natural world. Having a theme of "dynamic visuals" or "intense atmosphere," this template is sure to inspire your audience and leave them wanting more. With its inclusive design language, Featuring a Background With rich textures, Incorporating a diverse range of images, including a bright and ominous storm cloud to add depth to your presentation, and Having a distinctive visual style that stands out from the crowd, this Widescreen template is sure to enhance any presentation and deliver a dynamic message.

▼Key features of this template

  • They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides running on either Windows PCs or Macs.

  • They are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. You can choose your preferred format by clicking on the "Widescreen" check box or icon.

  • Each template includes a beautiful high-resolution background image or video to visually reinforce the theme of your presentation.

  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
    • They include everything you need to make all sorts of presentations. In addition to the layouts for the title slide and the usual title and content slide, they include many other layouts for slide types including table of contents slides, org charts, charts, diagrams, infographics, photo slides, thank you slides and more.
    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

  • Customizable templates (those with the descriptor “Customizable” in their subtitle) may be easily modified online before you download them.

    • To modify them, simply click on the pencil editing icon, then select your choice of ready to go designs and title text positions.
    • The editing tool also makes it easy to reposition and scale the background image or video to best suit your needs.

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    • Each template includes 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.
    • Our templates are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. And our website lets you preview the slides each way.
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  • System requirements:

    • The templates use the standard POTX format. So they are compatible with Google Slides and all PC, Mac and mobile devices running any version of PowerPoint from PowerPoint 2007 up through and including Office 365 desktop.
    • Please note: Google Slides does not currently support background videos. It treats them as still images.
    • For PowerPoint for the Web, first open your template into a desktop version of PowerPoint, then save it back out as a PPTX file. Then you can open that in PowerPoint for the Web.

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  • How do I use my templates after I download them?

    • You can either open a template to start a new presentation or you can add a template to an existing presentation. To open a template, just double click on it or use PowerPoint's File > Open tool. To add a template to an existing presentation, on the Design tab, in the Themes group, click Browse for Themes... then browse to select your template.

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