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Basic information about PPT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PPT（*.PPT or *.ppt）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PPT file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PPT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PPT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PPT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PPT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PPT file?
  • How to open a PPT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PPT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PPT file?
  • How to convert PPT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PPT file format?


1.Detail information about PPT file extension: PowerPoint Presentation

File type PowerPoint Presentation Category Data Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description PPT file is a PowerPoint Presentation developed by Microsoft. A PPT file is an editable slide show created by Microsoft PowerPoint or another presentation program, such as OpenOffice Impress or Apple Keynote. It may include formatted text, bullet points, images, movies, sound effects, and music. PPT files are commonly built from one of many templates included with the PowerPoint software, but may also be created from scratch.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PPT files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
Corel Presentations X8
SoftMaker Office
Apache OpenOffice
Kingsoft Presentation
Ability Office
IBM Lotus Symphony
Microsoft Office
Office 365
Office Regenerator
OpenOffice.org
PowerPoint Regenerator
SoftMaker Presentations
WordPerfect Offic

macOS		 Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Apple Preview
Apple Keynote
Apache OpenOffice
Google Drive
iWork Keynote
OmniPage Pro X
OpenOffice.org

Linux		 Apache OpenOffice
OpenOffice.org

Android		 Microsoft PowerPoint
SoftMaker Office: Presentations Mobile
Kingsoft WPS Office for Android
Google Drive
MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro
Kingsoft Office

iOS		 Microsoft PowerPoint
MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro
Google Drive
Infraware Polaris Office

Web		 Google Drive



How to convert PPT files to another file format?

There are 17 records in our database eligible for PPT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PPT to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PPT to CDR PPT to JPG PPT to KEY PPT to KEYNOTE
PPT to MP4 PPT to ODP PPT to PDF PPT to PEZ
PPT to POT PPT to POTM PPT to POTX PPT to PPS
PPT to PPTX PPT to PPTXML PPT to PRD PPT to PRS
PPT to XPS


How to convert another files to PPT file format?

There are 34 records in our database eligible for another files to PPT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PPT conversion, you may use the option.

ODP to PPT PPSX to PPT PEZ to PPT PPTX to PPT
PRE to PPT KEY to PPT VSD to PPT OXPS to PPT
CDR to PPT VSDX to PPT PRD to PPT PRS to PPT
SHW to PPT XLSX to PPT PDF to PPT KEYNOTE to PPT
POT to PPT POTX to PPT PRZ to PPT CRDOWNLOAD to PPT
YAR to PPT PNG to PPT LQM to PPT PPV to PPT
XLS to PPT PPTM to PPT PPTA to PPT MAC to PPT
PA to PPT APK to PPT KEY-TEF to PPT PPSM to PPT
PPS to PPT IWA to PPT


Can't open a PPT file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PPT”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PPT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PPT file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PPT files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PPT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PPT file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PPT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PPT file is damaged.
  • Whether the PPT file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PPT file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PPT file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PPT file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PPT file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PPT file.

If the PPT file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.