Pptx files – What they are, characteristics, how to open them, how to download them

The pptx files They have always been present since the release of the Office package in 1989 with Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and these make many academic and professional tasks and jobs easier for us, but we must know more than them and understand how to relate their extensions to each program in detail.

pptx file – Everything you need to know about the pptx extension

PPTX files is the extension of the program PowerPoint, specialized for making slides. Developed by Microsoft, it can contain images, texts and videos for a slideshow in this program to be able to view and edit them to the user's liking.

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Features of pptx files

The pptx files have multiple features for their correct use within the office package, being very versatile and portable for use. Among these we find the following:

1. It was developed by Microsoft.
2. They can be viewed and added texts, images and videos.
3. They can be viewed at multiple devices both Windows, Mac, Android e iOS.
4. They only open in Microsoft PowerPoint.
5. They contain presentations or slides.

On which devices can I open pptx files?

The Microsoft PowerPoint program is available for Windows and Mac, also on cell phones and tablets with Android or iOS, you just have to have it installed on your device and you can open it.

Is it necessary to have the PowerPoint program or application installed to open pptx files?

If you need to open it in PowerPoint, but now there is an alternative online developed by Microsoft where you can open any file from the Office package and edit and view them online from your preferred browser.

How to Open a pptx file in the program for Windows and Mac?

Double click on your file and it will automatically open in Office PowerPoint.

How to open a pptx file on your cell phone?

 If you have it installed on your cell phone, you must open the PowerPoint application, go to the file, press it and it will open automatically.

Where can I download the Office suite application for mobile?

If it is in Android You must go to the Playstore, but if you have iOS you must download them from the App store, then search Microsoft office and you will download the application, however, some phones already have it installed by default.

Where can I open the online version of the office suite?

1. Visit https://www.microsoft.com/es-es/microsoft-365/free-office-online-for-the-web and sign in with your Hotmail or Outlook account.
2. In the left bar choose the program you need to use from the office package
3. Find the file you want to open and edit, you also have the option to create a new document from scratch.

Common problems we can find with pptx files

We may encounter numerous problems when opening our files in Power point both on PC and on cell phones or tablets, but we can easily solve these.

If you have downloaded and installed one of the programs, but still have problems with our office package files that you need to edit or view, there may be several causes for this, and we will mention some reasons with possible solutions:

1. The file is corruptIn this case, ask the person who sent it to you to send it to you again.
2. Download does not complete or it doesn't open in the online version. It may be due to your internet speed.
3. The file is infected with a virusIf so, it is best to delete it so as not to affect your computer.
4. There may be problems with the installed programIn this case, check that you have the latest update or try the online version of Microsoft Office.
5. You need to pay or renew your Microsoft Office Subscription.

Can I convert pptx files to any other office package file?

Yes, you can convert it by simply changing its extension, but this is not recommended as the file may be damaged or may become messy when changing it.

Can I compress my pptx files?

If you can compress the pptx files Just like any other file in the office package, you can convert it to a zip file in case it is very large and you need to upload it faster by email or if you need to upload it even more lightly to the web.

Before continuing with how to compress files, let's define what zip files are. This is the name given to compressed files, which are used to take up the least amount of memory space and in some cases allow files to be sent by email without losing the information contained in them.

 Now below is a step-by-step guide on how to compress your files to zip.

1. Check all the files you want to compress.
2. Right click with your mouse.
3. A window will appear right next to it and you must position the cursor where it says “send to”
4. Click on “zip compressed folder”
5. Done, your file will now be compressed in zip format and will take up less space, ready to be sent by email.

Can pptx files be converted to image or pdf format?

If you can convert pptx files to PNG, JPEG or any other image, and also to PDF visiting the convertio.co page and following step by step what we have for you.

1. You must go to the page https://convertio.co/es/
2. There are 2 boxes that you must display with the formats you want to convert, you must select pptx on the left and png on the right. (or the format you want to convert it to, it can be PDF, JPEG or any other format you need)
3. Now drag it from the folder where you have the file located or you can also click where it says “File selection” and an additional window will open where you must choose your pptx file. It will then be loaded onto the page.
4. Now you must click on the red button that says “convert”
5. Finally, you must click on the blue button that says “download” and that’s it, you now have your pptx file converted to png.

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Mr. Miguel Velasquez