File Extension Library


.PPT File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .PPT files and how to open them?

Can't open .PPT file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PPT file.

What is a .PPT file extension?

.PPT file extension is created by Microsoft. .PPT has been classified as Data Files. The format of .PPT file is Binary.

.PPT is PowerPoint Presentation

A PPT file is an editable slide show created by Microsoft PowerPoint or another presentation program, such as OpenOffice Impress or Apple Keynote. It may include formatted text, bullet points, images, movies, sound effects, and music. PPT files are commonly built from one of many templates included with the PowerPoint software, but may also be created from scratch.

PPT file open in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

PPT files are used for creating presentations in the home and business environments. The PPT file was introduced in 1987 with the release of PowerPoint. It was saved in a binary file format and was the primary file type used to save PowerPoint presentations until it was replaced in PowerPoint 2007 with the .PPTX file extension, which is saved in the OpenXML format. Although the PPT file was replaced by the PPTX file it is still supported by PowerPoint.

You most likely will see the PPTX file more often than the PPT file. However, some users with older versions of PowerPoint may still save their presentations as PPT files. You may receive them via email, USB device, or cloud storage download. You can use PowerPoint to open the file or choose from a variety of other programs, including the OpenOffice and Core Presentations.

Common PPT Filenames

Presentation1.ppt - The default filename Microsoft PowerPoint gives to new presentations prior to PowerPoint 2007, which now uses Presentation1.pptx.

List of all softwares that can open the PowerPoint Presentation
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
ACD Systems Canvas X 2019
Corel Presentations X9
SoftMaker Office
Apache OpenOffice
Kingsoft Presentation
Ability Office
Mac
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Apple Preview
Apple Keynote
Apache OpenOffice
Google Drive
Linux
Apache OpenOffice
iOS
Microsoft PowerPoint
MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro
Google Drive
Infraware Polaris Office
Android
Microsoft PowerPoint
SoftMaker Office: Presentations Mobile
Kingsoft WPS Office for Android
Google Drive
MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro
Web
Google Drive

How to fix problems with .PPT files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PPT files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PPT file format
  2. You need to check the .PPT file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)