1. PPT File Extension
2. What is a(n) PPT file?
3. How to open PPT file?

3.1 Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
3.2 Install a program that supports PPT files
1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with PPT extension
3.3 Check for other possible causes of errors
3.4 Contact an expert

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PPT File Extension

File type PowerPoint Presentation
File developer Microsoft
File category Data Files
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What is a(n) PPT file?

The PPT (PowerPoint Presentation) file format is developed by Microsoft for creating multi-page visuals such as presentations, cartoons, and slide shows. It is a proprietary format and is one of the most popular file formats for storing multimedia content. PPT files can be opened with PowerPoint (or other compatible) programs and can contain a variety of elements including text, graphics, audio, video, animations, and more.

PPT files contain multiple slides that can be arranged in any order to create a detailed presentation. Each slide can contain different elements and can be transitioned between with various effects. PPT files also support a wide range of audio and video formats which makes them suitable for creating multimedia presentations.

How to open PPT file?

In some cases problems may occur when trying to open PPT files. Steps listed below can be helpful in addressing such problems.

Step 1 – Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software

The first thing user should do is to associate application with PPT files. It may happen so that even when an application that supports PPT files is installed on the system it is not properly associated with this file format. This can be easily remedied by associating program with PPT files. In order to associate such files with given application, user must open the file menu (by right-clicking on the file) and choosing "Open with". A list of suggested applications will be displayed at the top part of menu. Next, select an application and confirm your choice by checking "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" option. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

In order to open PPT file, focus on steps 1 and 2

In majority of cases following instruction in step 1 and 2 should be enough to open files with PPT extension. Before attempting the next steps, test all the programs listed below.

Step 2 – Install a program that supports PPT files

Should it happen that the section with suggested programs is empty, it is most probable that no program supporting PPT files is installed on the system. Choose a program from the following list and install it:

Programs that support files with PPT extension

Windows

MAC OS

Linux

Apache OpenOffice

Android

Kingsoft Office

Step 3 – Check for other possible causes of errors

Corrupted storage medium on which the PPT file is stored
File data corruption or incompleteness (for example, due to incomplete download or copy process). In such case the file must be re-downloaded or properly copied and then opened again.
Compatibility issues – check whether PPT extension is compatible with user’s operating system
Administrative policy settings may prevent user from opening given file

Step 4 – Contact an expert

If you are still unable to open PPT file, you should contact an IT expert. You could also try to contact the developer of given software that supports PPT files. Appropriate website addresses can be found by clicking the name of given program in the list above.

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