Open PPT File on PC or Mac

Opening a PPT file on your PC or Mac is a straightforward process, whether you choose to use Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or PowerPoint Online.

Using PowerPoint

1. Find the PPT file you want to open on your computer. Open the folder that contains your presentation, and locate your PPT file.
2. Right-click on the PPT file. This will open your file options on a drop-down menu.
3. Hover over Open with on the menu. This will open a sub-menu with a list of programs you can open the PPT file with.
4. Select Microsoft PowerPoint on the “Open with” menu. This will open your PPT file in PowerPoint, where you can view and edit your presentation.
   • If you don’t have PowerPoint installed on your computer, make sure to check out this article for detailed instructions on how to download it.
   • Alternatively, you can download and use Apache OpenOffice ( Download OpenOffice ) or Apple Numbers ( Download Numbers ).
   • To open the PPT with a different program, simply select the desired program from the “Open with” menu.

Using Google Slides

1. Open the Google Slides website in your web browser. Type https://docs.google.com/presentation in your browser’s address bar, and press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return.
   • If prompted, sign in with your Google account.
2. Click the folder icon on the top-right of “Recent presentations.” This will open a new pop-up window, allowing you to select a presentation file to open in Google Docs.
3. Click the Upload tab. You can find this button at the top of the “Open a file” pop-up, enabling you to select, upload, and open a presentation file from your computer.
4. Click Select a file from your device. This blue button in the middle of the Upload page will open a file navigator window, allowing you to select your PPT file.
   • Alternatively, you can drag and drop your PPT file here.
5. Select your PPT file. Find your PPT presentation file in the file navigator window and click on it.
6. Click Open in the pop-up. This action will upload your PPT file and open it in Google Slides.

Using PowerPoint Online

1. Open the PowerPoint Online website in your internet browser. Type https://office.live.com/start/PowerPoint.aspx in your browser’s address bar, and press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return.
   • If prompted, sign in with your Microsoft account.
2. Click the Upload a Presentation button. This button, located next to an upward arrow icon in the upper-right corner, will open your file navigator window.
3. Select your PPT presentation file. Use the file navigator window to find your PPT file and click on the file’s name.
4. Click the Open button. This action will upload your PPT file to your PowerPoint Online account and open the presentation in your browser.

Tips

• Ensure your presentation is saved in a compatible format for best results.
• Familiarize yourself with the editing tools available in each platform to enhance your presentations effectively.