Convert PPT to PPTX

File Extension PPT
Full Name Microsoft PowerPoint 97 To 2003 Presentation Format

PPT is the most popular document format used for presentations. Microsoft PowerPoint software uses this format by default, and it is supported by many mobile and desktop applications. PowerPointa debuted in 1987 and is actively developed to this day.

File Extension PPTX
Full Name Microsoft PowerPoint 2007/2010 Open XML Presentation Format

Files with the .PPTX extension contain presentation files saved in an open XML format, which means that the data is stored separately, as files in a ZIP pack, with their description contained in the XML file, also located in the pack.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PPT") to another (referred to as "PPTX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PPT file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PPT to format PPTX becomes essential.

So, how can we perform PPT to PPTX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PPT and transforming it into format PPTX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PPT to PPTX converters.

Conversion from PPT to PPTX

How to convert the PPT file to PPTX?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PPT to PPTX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PPT file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file PPT, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the PPT file to the application
  • Select the output format of the PPTX file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file PPTX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted PPTX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.