Basic information about PPOT file

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

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


1.Detail information about PPOT file extension: Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template

File type Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template Category Page Layout Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description PPOT file is a Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template developed by Microsoft Corporation. PPOT is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template files. Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. Files with PPOT extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. Microsoft PowerPoint supports PPOT files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Microsoft PowerPoint software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about PPOT files or the Microsoft PowerPoint software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PPOT files

Windows		 Microsoft PowerPoint

macOS		 Microsoft Office



Can't open a PPOT 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.PPOT”。

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 PPOT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PPOT 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.