Sometimes we get information (files) with the strange pptx extension, which for some reason does not open on our computer. From the list of programs that are on our machine, not one program wants to work with pptx files. A familiar story? Then our article is written specifically for you.
What is this pptx fruit? How to open such files, whether our actions will harm the computer .... These and other disturbing questions prompt you to delete an unfamiliar file rather than waste time, mess around, install any additional programs and, as a result, also “mess up”. I propose to fill the gaps in the question of how to open the pptx file, and learn how to "make friends" with files of this type.
What is hidden under the letters "pptx"? How to open such files we will consider a little later. First, let's identify this type of file.
*** Brief information. Files with the pptx extension are slide presentations created by Microsoft Power Point (Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010).
PowerPoint is part of a Microsoft software package called Microsoft Office. This package provides a wide range of software tools for solving a variety of problems: working with text files, video editing, playing various audio and video formats, viewing and processing photos, etc. Among other things, this package has a program for creating and working with presentation files.
I would like to draw your attention to an important point: not all versions of PowerPoint can open the pptx file. It all depends on the version of MS Office that is installed on your PC. The pptx file can be opened by versions 2007 and 2010.
Is there an option to work with pptx (than open this file) without installing MS Office? Yes, of course there is. Here's what you can open this file if you are using the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office is not installed on your computer: Corel WordPerfect Office X5, as an option, install Kingsoft Presentation, you can also try Ability Office, if it doesn’t help, ACD Systems Canvas 12, Well, the last option is Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer. All this brethren can easily open a file with the pptx extension.
For Windows users, we have prescribed a recipe. And if you use not Windows, but a different OS, than open pptx? Do not panic, there are decent options for almost all operating systems.
If you have an “apple” OS installed on your PC, the pptx file will open software specially created for this purpose. We welcome fighters who are ready to work in the Mac OS environment with the hero of our review: Microsoft PowerPoint 2011, another option that you can pay attention to is the Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter. There's also Apple Keynote in the arsenal and, for dessert, Planamesa NeoOffice. As you can see, the choice is more than wide.
For fans of cross-platform solutions, there is LibreOffice Impress, if this is not enough - look at IBM Lotus Symphony or at the familiar OpenOffice for millions.
The developers and owners of mobile devices did not pass by. Pptx presentations: how to open them on tablets or smartphones? Depending on the installed OS, these can be:
- For Windows Mobile / CE, the SoftMaker Office for Windows Mobile sub-program.
- For Symbian, the same functionality is implemented in OfficeSuite.
- In megapopular GoogleAndroid is responsible for opening these files OfficeSuite Viewer and more sophisticated Office Suite Professional.
- For Blackberry owners, the eOffice program is perfect.
There is another option for owners of PCs on which Office is installed earlier than Office 2007. It is possible to convert a file with the pptx extension to the ppt format (for earlier versions). Thus, using online services or special software, you can adapt the resulting file for viewing on earlier versions of Power Point.
I would also like to note the ability to view such files using a service from Google called Google Docs Viewer. This online service allows the user to fully work with all the main types of documents, including presentation files. Full-fledged work means opening, viewing, editing, saving, transferring, printing, or converting to another format.
I sincerely hope that you have found “your happiness” in our list of programs, and our review has answered all your questions. Good luck!