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Basic information about POTX file

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

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


1.Detail information about POTX file extension: PowerPoint Open XML Presentation Template

File type PowerPoint Open XML Presentation Template Category Data Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description POTX file is a PowerPoint Open XML Presentation Template developed by Microsoft. A POTX file is a presentation template created by PowerPoint, a program that allows users to create slide show presentations. It contains default styles, text, layout, and formatting. POTX files are used to create multiple .PPTX files with the same formatting.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POTX files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
IBM Lotus Symphony
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer

macOS
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter
Planamesa NeoOffice



How to convert POTX files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for POTX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve POTX to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to POTX file format?

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



Can't open a POTX 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.POTX”。

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 POTX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the POTX 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.