Open and Present a `.stage` Deck in SlideStage Lite

This tutorial is for first-time SlideStage Lite users. You will open a .stage file, enter the viewer, and use the basic presenter tools.

Prerequisites

You need a valid .stage file and either the web or desktop version of SlideStage Lite.

Lite does not upload the deck. The file is read locally.

1. Open the deck

On the Lite landing page, either drop the .stage file onto the open area or select it with the file picker.

Lite reads the zip, parses manifest.json, checks slide paths, and enters the viewer.

2. Handle trust prompts

Some decks request extra capabilities:

• same-origin-storage
• broadcast-channel
• window-open

Lite asks for consent per deck fingerprint. Cancel if you do not trust the deck.

3. Present

Use the viewer toolbar for:

• Previous/next slide.
• Overview.
• Fullscreen.
• Blackout/whiteout.
• Laser and spotlight.
• Pen, highlighter, and eraser.

Annotations are stored in logical slide coordinates so they survive resizing.

4. Speaker notes

If manifest.slides[].notes is present, Lite shows notes in presenter view.

Packers usually extract notes from sidecar Markdown files or inline <aside class="notes"> blocks.

5. Audience window

Open the audience window when you need a second display. It mirrors slide index, pointer state, blackout, spotlight, and annotations.

Troubleshooting

If Lite rejects the file, verify the .stage package first.

If a reveal.js or impress.js deck loses runtime behavior, repack it with wrap mode.

If assets disappear offline, generate an offline mirrored package.