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Basic information about POT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension POT（*.POT or *.pot）, 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 POT file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the POT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the POT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support POT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the POT file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the POT file?
How to open a POT file?
What programs do I need to open a POT file?
What programs help to create and edit a POT file?
How to convert POT files to another file format?
How to convert another files to POT file format?

1.Detail information about POT file extension: PowerPoint Template

Software programs that will open, edit or convert POT files
File type	PowerPoint Template	Category	Data Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	POT file is a PowerPoint Template developed by Microsoft. A POT file is a template created by PowerPoint, a program used to create slide show presentations. It contains the default layout, formatting, and styles for a slide show. POT files are used to create multiple .PPT files with the same formatting.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Kingsoft Presentation Ashampoo Office Corel WordPerfect Office Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer SoftMaker Office SoftMaker Presentations
macOS	Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Planamesa NeoOffice

2.Detail information about POT file extension: Portable Object File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert POT files
File type	Portable Object File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	POT file is a Portable Object File.
Windows	Referenced by various programs Edit with a text editor
macOS	Referenced by various programs Edit with a text editor
Linux	Referenced by various programs Edit with a text editor

How to convert POT files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for POT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve POT to another files conversion, you may use the option.

POT to PPS	POT to PPSM	POT to PPSX	POT to PPT
POT to PPTX	POT to PPTXML

How to convert another files to POT file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to POT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to POT conversion, you may use the option.

PPTX to POT

PPT to POT

Can't open a POT 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.POT”。

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 POT extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support POT 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 POT 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 POT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a POT 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 POT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the POT 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.