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Basic information about POTM file

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

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


1.Detail information about POTM file extension: PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Presentation Template

File type PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Presentation Template Category Data Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description POTM file is a PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Presentation Template developed by Microsoft. A POTM file is a macro-enabled presentation template created by Microsoft PowerPoint, a program used for creating slide show presentations. It contains default images, slide templates, macros, and formatting. POTM files are used to create multiple .PPTM files with the same formatting and macro settings.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POTM files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer

macOS
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Planamesa NeoOffice
Microsoft Office



How to convert POTM files to another file format?

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



How to convert another files to POTM file format?

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



Can't open a POTM 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.POTM”。

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 POTM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the POTM 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.