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How to Transfer PowerPoint Presentations to iPad or iPhone

By: Sam Patwegar | January 28, 2023

To view PowerPoint presentations on iPad, you will have to transfer PowerPoint files in PPT format from PC to iPad. You will find below the steps to transfer PowerPoint Presentations to iPad or iPhone.

Transfer PowerPoint Presentations to iPad or iPhone

All that is required to transfer PowerPoint Presentations from PC to iPad or iPhone is to connect your iOS device to computer and make use of iTunes and Documents App or PowerPoint App to transfer PPT Files to iPhone.

iTunes needs to be installed on your computer and the Documents App or PowerPoint App needs to be installed on your iOS device.

As far as the computer is concerned, it can either be a Mac or PC as the procedure to transfer PPT files to iPhone is more or less the same on both Mac and Windows PC.

Transfer PowerPoint Files from PC to iPhone or iPad

Download and install the Documents App on your iPhone/iPad and follow the steps below to transfer PowerPoint Presentation files from PC to iPhone or iPad.

1. Connect iPhone to the USB Port of your computer.

2. Open iTunes on your computer and click on the Phone icon as it appears in the top menu bar in iTunes.

3. Next, click on the File Sharing option in side menu > select Documents or Keynote App and click on Add File button.

4. On the next screen, navigate to location of the PowerPoint file on your computer > select the PPT File that you want to transfer to iPhone and click on Open .

5. Next, make sure that Presentation File  is selected and click on Done .

Once you click on Done, the selected PowerPoint File in PPT Format will be transferred to your iOS device (iPhone or iPad).

How to View PowerPoint Presentations on iPad or iPhone

Once the PowerPoint File is transferred to your iOS device, you can follow the steps below to open and View the PowerPoint Presentations on your iPad or iPhone.

1. Open the Documents App on your iPhone.

2. Once the App is open, tap on iTunes Files .

3. On the next screen, tap on your Presentation File .

Once the PPT file opens in Documents App, you will be able to view your PowerPoint Presentation on iPad or iPhone, just like you do on your PC.

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How to Import PPT Files to Your iPhone and iPad

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You want to view presentations on your iOS, but there’s one problem: the ppt files are all on your computer. How would you import them on your device?

Worry not; it’s pretty simple to do. As for requirement, you need iTunes and an iOS app that supports ppt files. Personally, I find Apple’s Keynote and Microsoft’s PowerPoint quite good in transferring ppt files from computer to iPhone/iPad or vice-versa.

Moreover, the process is the same for both Mac and Windows PC. So, it doesn’t matter which computer you have; you will be able to import your files with ease. Follow along as I walk you through the quick hands-on guide!

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Step #1. First off, you need to connect your iOS device to your computer and launch iTunes.

Step #2. Now, click on the tiny device icon at the top left of the screen.

Step #3. Next, click on File Sharing in the sidebar → Click on Keynote app icon and hit Add.

Step #5. Up next, you have to navigate to the PPT file you want to transfer to your device and click on Add again.

That’s it! Finally, you can open Keynote app on your iOS device → hit Browse tab at the bottom → tap on On My iPhone/iPad → tap on Keynote → Now, should see your presentation folder.

Transfer PPT Files From iOS Device to Computer

Step #1. Connect your device to the computer and open iTunes.

Step #2. Now, click on the device icon → File Sharing → Keynote.

Step #3. Next, choose the file and click on Save.

Step #4. Next up, select the location and hit Save.

That’s pretty much it!

Wrapping Up…

So, that’s the quick way you can export or import ppt files between your iPhone and computer. When you have iCloud enabled across your devices, the data is seamlessly synced. However, not everyone uses Apple’s cloud service and this is where this method comes in handy.

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"Is it possible to transfer PPT to iPad? Want to view presentations on my iPad, but my PowerPoint documents are on my computer. Anyone know ways to move these documents to my iPad?" ---Amanda

iPad is becoming kind of convenient for users who need to read documents for its big and high resolution screen. Since Apple has app - Keynote in iPad, which support to play PPT presentation, you are allowed to copy PPT files to iPad and read them in hand. However, there are certain users who don't know how to operate, here we will guide you to transfer presentation to iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini, or iPad from PC/Mac in two ways.

Way 1: How to Transfer PowerPoint to iPad via iTunes

Way 2: move/copy powerpoint from computer to ipad by email.

This method is kind of easy to operate, but users may take risk of losing data over the sync process. We suggest following step by step to reduce the rish.

Step 1: Run iTunes and connect your iPad with it via USB cable.

Step 2: Click iPad icon and choose "Apps" on the left tool bar, find "PowerPoint" in the apps list.(Make sure you have already install Keynote or PowerPoint app in your iPad.)

Step 3: Click "Add files" to add those PPT files you want to transfer from your computer and then click "Sync" button. Back to your iPad, you can view these PowerPoint documents on your device.

If you are not sure to use iTunes for files sync, you then may try the following method - Email. This method can be kind of easy and safe for that you don't need to worry any data loss.

Step 1: Login your Email in browser and send Email to an available account which you have logged in or prepare to log in your iPad, and save target PowerPoint files as attachment and click "Send".

Step 2: Get to your iPad and find Mail app, choose the new Email and tap on the attachment to download.

Step 3: Tap on the PPT attachment again and your iPad will lead you to find an app to open it, choose Keynote and you will successfully import PPT file to iPad from computer.

That's all about how to transfer PowerPoint to iPad Keynote, you can choose either way to have a try/ Besides, if you have need for manage files of iOS device, you want to easily achieve files transfer between iOS device and computer, we high recommend UltFone iOS Data Manager , which is a world's best iTunes alternative software. You can transfer PDF files to iPhone/iPad, or import epub/e-books on iPhone/iPad directly without iTunes using this iOS data transfer software.

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• On the device with your files, navigate to the OneDrive website and sign in, if necessary.
• Navigate to the folder on your hard drive that contains your Office documents. Select and drag your documents to OneDrive.
• When you open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint on the iPad, your files will now be waiting for you.

This article explains how to open Microsoft Office files, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint documents, on your iPad using OneDrive, Microsoft's cloud-based storage. Instructions cover iOS 11 and later.

How to Transfer Your Files to OneDrive

Visit the OneDrive website from the computer containing your files and sign in, if needed.

Open the folder on your hard drive that contains your Office documents. On a Windows-based PC, you can get there via Windows Explorer. On a Mac, you can use Finder.

Select and drag your documents into OneDrive. They will upload automatically. If you have a lot of files, this could take some time to complete.

When you go into Word, Excel, or PowerPoint on the iPad, your files will now be waiting for you.

Use OneDrive on Your PC, Too

It's a good idea to use OneDrive for both your iPad and your PC. This will keep your files synced across both devices. Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 even support multiple users in a document at the same time.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to open PPTX files on iPhone and iPad. The latest versions of Microsoft PowerPoint (2007 and newer) save as PPTX files. If you have an Office 365 subscription, you can open and and edit PowerPoint files using PowerPoint for iOS. If you do not have an Office 365 subscription, you can still open and view PowerPoint files using PowerPoint for iOS. You can also open, view and edit PowerPoint files using Keynote. However, PowerPoint files make not work properly in Keynote.

Using Microsoft PowerPoint

• If you open PowerPoint and it displays the last presentation you opened, tap the Back arrow in the upper-left corner to display the red bar to the left.

• If you do not see the cloud based service in the Locations menu, make sure you have downloaded and installed the app from the App Store and signed in to the app. Then tap " Edit " at the top of the Locations menu, and tap the toggle switch next to the Cloud service you have installed on your device.

• If you have an Office 365 and you need to sign in, tap Sign In in the upper-right corner and sign in using the email address and password associated with your Office 365 account.

Using Keynote

• If Keynote is not installed on your iPhone or iPad, you can download it for free from the App Store.

• On iPad, Keynote opens the last presentation you were working on. Tap Presentations in the upper-left corner to return to the Recent Files screen. On iPhone, tap the Back arrow in the upper-left corner to return to the Recent Files screen.

• Tap the slides in the bar to the left to view the slides. Tap and hold the text to edit the text in the slide.
• Tap the square icon with the plus (+) in the middle to add a new slide. It's at the bottom of the slide bar to on the left.
• Tap the 'Play' triangle to play the slide show. It's in the upper-right corner.
• Tap the paintbrush icon in the upper-right corner to edit the slide format.
• Tap the plus (+) icon in the upper-right corner to add images, text boxes, shapes, graphs, tables, and other objects.
• Tap the button with three dots (…) to open the More options menu. It's in the upper-right corner.
• To save and export your work in Keynote as a PowerPoint file, tap " … " in the upper-right corner. Then tap Export and then select tap PowerPoint .

Opening A PPTX From Email

• Some email apps may require you to download the attachment before you can view it. Tap the attachment to download it.

Opening a PPTX file from Files

• If you tap a PPTX file without holding it, it automatically opens the file in Keynote.

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Mar 4, 2013 9:05 AM in response to Lerisnel

You first need an app on your iPad that supports powerpoint files so that you have somewhere to copy them to - an iPad doesn't have a file system like a normal computer, everything has to be stored in an app. The options include Apple's Keynote , and from third-parties apps such as Documents To Go ( 'premium' version if you want to be able to edit them) and QuickOffice Pro HD . As to how you then get your powerpoint files into the app will depend upon what the app that you chose supports e.g. via the file sharing section at the bottom of the device's apps tab when connected to iTunes, via your wifi network, email, dropbox etc.

Mar 5, 2013 7:39 AM in response to Lerisnel

As King_Penguin said, you'll need an app for that.

There are more, but I found Presentation Note to be the best fit for me. With it, you can transfer PowerPoints and PDFs from your PC/Mac or even import from DropBox and similar services, and present directly from the iPad with really useful in app tools. You can even control the app with your iPhone with a companion app called Presentation Note Remote. here is a link to the free version: http://bit.ly/UnI7Mb

The other apps that were mentioned let you edit presentations - this one's optimized for presenting.

Detailed Guide on Running PowerPoint Presentation on iPad/iPhone

If you are working in an office, sooner or later you may have to create a presentation to show to your boss or work colleagues. However, the case that you lose your USB stick or USB drive cannot be detected by your laptop will lead you to an unwanted scenario. To avoid this, you can back up or save your PowerPoint presentations on iPad or iPhone as the chance of misplacing them is a lot less likely. What’s more, you may directly play the presentation on your iPad and present it on a bigger screen with great ease. Aside from that, controlling your presentation on iPad is much easier than browsing it on your laptop. Below are the steps you can follow to do presentation on your iPad.

How to Play PowerPoint Presentation on iPad/iPhone

After creating your presentation, you may use the tools below to save and play PowerPoint on your iPad or iPhone. Here we take iPad as an example to show you the detailed steps.

Step 1: Use AirMore App and Import the Files to Your iPad

AirMore is an online-based application which enables you to take full management of your Android and Apple devices on your PC. It allows you to transfer your files between mobile and the computer. This app is 100% free of charge and it is the first app you need for iPad PowerPoint presentation. Here’s how to move your presentation to your iPad with it.

• Download the application on your iPad by clicking the button below.
• Visit AirMore website and simply click the blue button found on the lower part of the first page.
• Next, set iPad and computer connected to the same network. Link your iPad with PC by simply clicking the “Radar” tab so that the web will detect your iPad. Click on the iPad’s avatar and tap “Accept” on your device to confirm the connection. You may also scan the QR code using the iPad’s camera as another way of connecting.
• Once connected, go to “Documents” tab and then click “Import” button on the upper part of the interface to browse your PPT files and then click “OK” to save PowerPoint presentations on iPad.

The PowerPoint is now saved on your device and ready to be used anytime you want. However, the next issue you have is how you may share it with others since it is saved on your iPad. This leads you to the next helpful tool.

Step 2: Use ApowerMirror to Show Your Presentation

After you go to the classroom or office with your iPad, you can display your iPad’s screen on the computer using ApowerMirror. This is a mirroring app which allows you to mirror the screen of your device on a bigger screen such as a laptop’s or PC’s screen. Through this app, you’ll be able to show the presentation to everybody while running PowerPoint presentation on iPad. Here is what you need to do.

• Download ApowerMirror on the computer and launch it. Download
• Scroll up the Control Center on your iPad and then tap “AirPlay Mirroring”.
• Choose the computer you want to connect to.

The presentation is now being mirrored on the computer’s screen. Note that aside from mirroring, you may also take a screenshot and record the screen of your iPad using this app. And you can utilize the “Whiteboard” function to draw on your displayed phone screen.

Step 3: Get a Projector

Lastly, you need a projector and connect the computer to it. You may now start using iPad for PowerPoint presentations.

That is how to make a presentation with your iPad employing AirMore and ApowerMirror app. You may now easily discuss everything with your audience without going back and forth on the computer. And accessing your presentation directly on iPad makes your work much easier.

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How to Transfer a PowerPoint Presentation From a MacBook to an iPad

You can quickly transfer PowerPoint presentations from your MacBook to your iPad using iTunes while the tablet is connected to the computer with the USB data cable. However, you must have a PowerPoint-compatible app, such as iWork Keynote, Documents Free or QuickOffice installed on the tablet. When the compatible app is installed, iTunes recognizes the program as a file sharing app. File transfers are then enabled for compatible file types between your MacBook and the app on the iPad.

• Connect the iPad to your MacBook with the USB data cable, then launch the iTunes application on the computer.
• Click "Devices," then click the name of your iPad.
• Click the "Apps" tab to open a list of apps installed on the tablet that support file sharing.
• Click the PowerPoint-compatible application in the left menu panel, then click "Add." A pop-up dialog box displays.
• Browse to the file to transfer in the dialog box, click the file, then click "Open." The file is instantly transferred to the iPad.
• Open the PowerPoint presentation in the compatible app on the iPad. If using Keynote, open the app in Presentations view, then tap the "+." Tap "iTunes." The presentation is imported into the app.

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• iWork for iOS is now installed as a free package with all new Apple devices.
• Keynote supports re-saving modified presentations as PPT files. Note that not all compatible apps enable editing and re-saving PowerPoint files in the PPT format.
• Third-party alternatives to the iWork Keynote app include Documents To Go, QuickOffice, Documents Free and Polaris Office.
• Information in these steps applies to the iPad running iOS 7 and iTunes, version 11. Instructions may vary slightly or significantly for other versions of iOS or iTunes.

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How to Play a PowerPoint Presentation on an iPad: A Step-by-Step Guide

Playing a PowerPoint presentation on an iPad is simple and straightforward. Just ensure you have the Microsoft PowerPoint app installed, and you’re good to go. You’ll be presenting in no time!

After following the steps, your PowerPoint presentation will be up and running on your iPad. Whether it’s for a business meeting or a classroom presentation, you’ll be able to engage your audience effectively.

Step by Step Tutorial on How to Play a PowerPoint Presentation on an iPad

Playing a PowerPoint presentation on an iPad involves a few simple steps that will get your slides up and ready for viewing. Let’s dive in!

Step 1: Download the PowerPoint app

First thing’s first – download the PowerPoint app from the Apple App Store.

The PowerPoint app is free to download but may require a Microsoft Office 365 subscription for full functionality. Make sure you’re signed in to your Microsoft account after downloading the app.

Step 2: Open the app and find your presentation

Open the app and locate the presentation you want to play.

You can access your presentations from cloud storage services like OneDrive or Dropbox, or you can transfer files directly to your iPad using iTunes or email.

Step 3: Open your presentation

Once you’ve found your presentation, tap to open it.

Your PowerPoint slides will appear just as they would on a computer. At this point, you can make any last-minute edits or go straight to presenting.

Step 4: Play your presentation

To start your presentation, tap the “Play” icon.

Your iPad will switch to presentation mode, displaying your slides full-screen. Swipe left or right to navigate through the slides.

Step 5: Use additional features as needed

Take advantage of PowerPoint’s features like highlighting or drawing on slides during your presentation.

These features can be accessed by tapping the pen icon on the screen. They add an interactive element to your presentation and can help emphasize key points.

Tips for Playing a PowerPoint Presentation on an iPad

• Make sure your iPad is charged or plugged in; you don’t want it dying mid-presentation!
• Familiarize yourself with the app’s interface before the presentation to avoid any hiccups.
• Use a stylus for more precise highlighting or drawing on slides.
• If you’re presenting to a group, connect your iPad to a larger screen using AirPlay or an adapter.
• Practice navigating through your slides on the iPad to ensure a smooth presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i edit my powerpoint presentation on the ipad.

Yes, the PowerPoint app allows you to edit presentations directly on your iPad.

Can I play a presentation without an internet connection?

Yes, once the presentation is downloaded to your device, you do not need an internet connection to play it.

Can I use my iPad as a remote for the presentation?

Yes, with the right setup, you can use your iPad as a remote control to navigate through your slides.

Are animations and transitions supported on the iPad?

Most animations and transitions in PowerPoint are supported on the iPad app.

Can I add notes to my presentation on the iPad?

Yes, you can add and view presenter notes in the PowerPoint iPad app.

• Download the PowerPoint app from the Apple App Store.
• Open the app and locate your presentation.
• Open your presentation.
• Play your presentation using the “Play” icon.
• Use additional features like highlighting or drawing as needed.

Playing a PowerPoint presentation on an iPad is a breeze once you know the steps. With the portability and convenience of the iPad, you’re no longer tethered to your laptop for presentations. The ability to edit on the go, use interactive features, and present without a hitch makes the iPad a powerful tool for anyone needing to share information visually.

Remember to download the PowerPoint app, familiarize yourself with its features, and practice beforehand to ensure your presentation goes smoothly. And don’t forget, a well-charged iPad is a happy iPad! So, the next time you need to play a PowerPoint presentation, consider using your iPad and impress your audience with your tech-savviness.

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How to control a presentation on computer using iPad?

I am presenting something to a small audience of 50+ people. I have a projector to which I will connect my laptop.

Instead of navigating the presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) on the computer and reading the presenter's notes, is there a way to do that from an iPad?

My iPad and computer can connect using Bluetooth. If needed, I can connect both to Internet streaming from my phone.

My equipment is:

• Presentation in Microsoft Office 2013
• Laptop (Dell Inspiron, Intel i3) with Windows 8.1
• iPad (Air 2) with iOS 8.3

P.S.: Please note that I am more interested in solutions which don't require spending money, as I already spent a lot on the iPad and laptop.

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It would appear that there are apps on the appstore that accomplish this. Here is an example of one such app, though there seem to be several choices (some of which may be free).

Googling "control powerpoint with ipad" returned many results and apps that accomplish exactly what you are asking.

• 1 +1 Yes, I'm sure there are many similar apps, but there is one from Microsoft as well. –  paradroid Commented Jun 2, 2015 at 15:49
• That seems like a good solution, I didn't see that in my research –  Matt Walck Commented Jun 2, 2015 at 15:50
• I just realised that the iOS version is another app for Remote Desktop. Office Remote is currently only available on Windows Phone and Android, although the Android version only came out recently, so there may be an iOS version soon. –  paradroid Commented Jun 2, 2015 at 15:51

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Keynote User Guide for iPad

• What’s new in Keynote 14.1
• Intro to Keynote
• Intro to images, charts, and other objects
• Create a presentation
• Choose how to navigate your presentation
• Open a presentation
• Save and name a presentation
• Find a presentation
• Print a presentation
• Prevent accidental editing
• Undo or redo changes
• Quick navigation
• Change the working view
• Customize the toolbar
• Copy text and objects between apps
• Basic touchscreen gestures
• Use Apple Pencil with Keynote
• Create a presentation using VoiceOver
• Add or delete slides
• Add and view presenter notes
• Reorder slides
• Group or ungroup slides
• Skip or unskip a slide
• Change the slide size
• Change a slide background
• Add a border around a slide
• Show or hide text placeholders
• Show or hide slide numbers
• Apply a slide layout
• Add and edit slide layouts
• Change a theme
• Add an image
• Add an image gallery
• Edit an image
• Add and edit a shape
• Combine or break apart shapes
• Save a shape to the shapes library
• Add and align text inside a shape
• Add 3D objects
• Add lines and arrows
• Add and edit drawings
• Add video and audio
• Record video and audio
• Edit video and audio
• Add live video
• Set the movie and image formats
• Position and align objects
• Use alignment guides
• Place objects inside a text box or shape
• Layer, group, and lock objects
• Change object transparency
• Fill shapes and text boxes with color or an image
• Add a border to an object
• Add a caption or title
• Add a reflection or shadow
• Use object styles
• Resize, rotate, and flip objects
• Add linked objects to make your presentation interactive
• Select text
• Copy and paste text
• Format a presentation for another language
• Use phonetic guides
• Use bidirectional text
• Use vertical text
• Change the look of text
• Use text styles
• Change text capitalization
• Add drop caps
• Make characters superscript or subscript
• Format fractions automatically
• Format dashes and quotation marks
• Format Chinese, Japanese, or Korean text
• Set tab stops
• Format text into columns
• Adjust line spacing
• Format lists
• Add mathematical equations
• Add borders and rules (lines) to separate text
• Add or delete a table
• Select tables, cells, rows, and columns
• Add or remove rows and columns
• Move rows and columns
• Resize rows and columns
• Merge or unmerge cells
• Change the look of table text
• Show, hide, or edit a table title
• Change table gridlines and colors
• Use table styles
• Resize, move, or lock a table
• Add and edit cell content
• Format dates, currency, and more
• Highlight cells conditionally
• Format tables for bidirectional text
• Alphabetize or sort table data
• Add or delete a chart
• Change a chart from one type to another
• Modify chart data
• Move, resize, and rotate a chart
• Change the look of data series
• Add a legend, gridlines, and other markings
• Change the look of chart text and labels
• Add a chart border and background
• Use chart styles
• Animate objects onto and off a slide
• Animate objects on a slide
• Change build order and timing
• Add transitions
• Present on your iPad
• Present on a separate display
• Present on iPad over the internet
• Use a remote
• Make a presentation advance automatically
• Play a slideshow with multiple presenters
• Rehearse on your device
• Play a recorded presentation
• Check spelling
• Look up words
• Find and replace text
• Replace text automatically
• Set your author name for comments
• Highlight text
• Add and print comments
• Send a presentation
• Intro to collaboration
• Invite others to collaborate
• Collaborate on a shared presentation
• See the latest activity in a shared presentation
• Change a shared presentation’s settings
• Stop sharing a presentation
• Shared folders and collaboration
• Use Box to collaborate
• Create an animated GIF
• Post your presentation in a blog
• Use iCloud Drive with Keynote
• Export to PowerPoint or another file format
• Restore an earlier version of a presentation
• Move a presentation
• Delete a presentation
• Password-protect a presentation
• Create and manage custom themes
• Transfer files with AirDrop
• Transfer presentations with Handoff
• Transfer presentations with the Finder
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Keyboard shortcut symbols

Export to PowerPoint or another file format in Keynote on iPad

To save a copy of a Keynote presentation in another format, you export it in the new format. This is useful when you need to send the presentation to people who are using different software. Any changes made to the exported presentation don’t affect the original. Keynote also remembers the last export settings you used.

Note: If the original file has a password, it applies to copies exported in PDF and PowerPoint formats.

Save a copy of a Keynote presentation in another format

Tap Export, then tap a format:

PDF: You can open and sometimes edit these files with applications like Preview and Adobe Acrobat. Tap a layout at the top of the Export Options menu to choose what appears on each page of the PDF. Depending on the layout you choose, you can include comments, presenter notes, how many slides appear on each page, and more. If you select Include Each Stage of Builds, each build is printed on its own page, in the same order as they appear in the presentation.

Tap Image Quality, then choose an option (the higher the image quality, the larger the file size). If you added image, drawing, audio, or video descriptions for assistive technology (for example, VoiceOver), they’re automatically exported. To include accessibility tags for large tables, tap Accessibility, then tap On.

PowerPoint: These files can be opened and edited by Microsoft PowerPoint in .pptx format.

Movie: Slides are exported in .mov format and include any audio in the presentation. To choose a resolution, tap Resolution, then choose an option. To change the movie’s frame rate, tap Frame Rate, then choose an option. To export only part of the presentation, tap Slide Range and enter the beginning and ending slide numbers. To choose a movie format, tap Compression Type, then select a format.

The movie advances to the next slide or build according to the time intervals you enter (for transitions and builds set to start On Tap). If you have an animation that’s set to advance following a previous build or transition, it’s not affected by the time interval you enter.

Animated GIF: You can export selected slides as an animated GIF that you can send or post. See Create an animated GIF in Keynote on iPad .

Images: Slides are exported as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF files. Tap Slide Range to choose the slides you want to export as images. Choose an image format (the higher quality the image, the larger the file size). To include each build animation as a single image, turn on Include Builds.

Keynote Theme: Your presentation is saved as a theme in the Theme Chooser.

You can also share your theme. To learn more, see Create and manage Keynote themes on iPad .

Tap Export in the top-right corner, then tap one of the options for sending, saving, or posting the presentation.

Choose a location, or provide the requested information (an email address if you’re sending an email, for example), then send or post the copy.

Can I do a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad?

By: Author Shrot Katewa

I love my iPad, and If you are like me, you would want to carry it wherever you go. It is compact, light and allows me to get things done that can’t be done using my phone due to its small size! In fact, it is so convenient that it makes me wonder if I could replace my laptop with an iPad even for my client meetings? 

But, can I create a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad? Yes, you can create a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad. In fact, iPad has a bunch of different apps that allow you to run PowerPoint presentations on it. iPad’s built-in Keynote presentation software also allows you to view the PPT files. You can also install Microsoft PowerPoint to run, edit and create a PowerPoint presentations from scratch on iPad just as you run it on a laptop!

Running a PowerPoint presentation on your iPad is actually a lot easier than you think. There are, however, a few things you should be aware of. Let’s get into the details of the workings of a PowerPoint presentation on an iPad.

How to put a PowerPoint presentation on an iPad?

Sometimes, you may already have a PPT file that was shared by your colleague or a client. However, many a times, it is you who has to create a PowerPoint presentation that dazzles your audience! Creating a presentation that holds our audiences’ attention is hard. We wrote a post that covers the steps that you should be taking while creating a PowerPoint presentation. We’ve broken it down to a step-by-step process that is designed to help you with creating a presentation. (Link – www.owlscape.in/what-are-the-steps-to-create-a-powerpoint-presentation )

If you have already created a presentation using a laptop or any other computer, you’ll first need to transfer it to your iPad. There are multiple ways you could do this. I would like to share my top 3 favourite method as they are free, doesn’t take too much time, and are easy to carry out as it doesn’t require any technical expertise.

1. Transfer the PPT file to your iPad using your email

This is probably the easiest of all the three options. In all likelihood, you may already have received a PPT file from your colleagues through an email. In this case, all you need to do is simply open your email account on your iPad, click on the email that contains the PowerPoint file, and download it.

2. Transfer the PPT file to your iPad using a cloud storage service

Another quick and easy option is using a cloud storage services. There are plenty of cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and even iCloud. Most of these services offer at least a few GBs of free data storage. Simply upload your PPT file from your computer. Then, login to your cloud storage service on your iPad and download the PPT file on your iPad.

3. Transfer the PPT file to your iPad using WhatsApp

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Video on how to login to WhatsApp on your iPad

Another great way to download the file directly to your iPad is by using WhatsApp. While WhatsApp is a great way to stay in touch with you friends, it is also great to share files. You can ask your colleague to send the file to you over WhatsApp. All you need to do is simply log in to your WhatsApp account on your iPad, open your colleague’s chat message, and download the file.

What is the best app for PowerPoint presentation on iPad?

In our experience, Microsoft PowerPoint is by far one of the best apps to work with PPT presentations on iPad. You can easily download and use, and if you have an Office365 subscription, it allows you access to additional functionalities which come in handy especially if you plan to edit files on-the-go on your iPad. PowerPoint presentation has been the brainchild of Microsoft, and it has been the leader by a long stretch when it comes to the presentation software.

With Microsoft PowerPoint, not only do you resolve the compatibility issues of the PPT files with software, you also get an interface you are familiar with. You can be absolutely sure that PPT file will look exactly as it is intended to when using Microsoft PowerPoint on iPad.

You can download the Microsoft PowerPoint app for your iPad from the App Store.

Is Microsoft PowerPoint app FREE for iPad?

Microsoft PowerPoint app is FREE to download and use on an iPad. Microsoft realise that the future of technology is more towards smartphones and tablets. Thus, they have a strong focus on providing access to user files on-the-go. Although you can edit PowerPoint presentations on-the-go, if you wish to get advanced functionalities, you may want to get an Office365 subscription. Having said that, most of your basic editing needs are covered in the base version of the app.

Are there any other apps for PowerPoint presentation on iPad?

Absolutely! There are several other applications that you can use to open and edit a PowerPoint presentation on iPad. All the other applications have their pros and cons. We have listed down the top 3 alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint on iPad. They are in no order to preference.

Keynote is the native software that offers an office suite on Mac and iOS devices including iPad. It has been built from the ground up for iPad and iPhone devices. Needless to say, it is one of the most powerful software when working with presentations.

While Keynote allows you to view, open and edit a PowerPoint file, the overall functionalities are different. We’ve also seen that the look and feel of the PPT file does change when using it on Keynote. However, the changes are not major and if you are only planning to view the major contents of the PPT file on your iPad, Keynote is effective.

2. Google Slides

The best part about Google Slides is that it allows real-time collaboration on projects with its online office suite. This is great especially when your team is not based in the same location as you are.

Google Slides is also compatible with PPT files. It allows you or open, view and edit PowerPoint files on your iPad. Google Slides is FREE . All you need is a Google account to start using it.

3. WPS Office

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WPS stands for Writer (W), Presentation (P), Spreadsheets (S). It is our favourite alternative to Microsoft Office suite. It has been designed with Microsoft Office users in mind. Thus, the look and feel of WPS Office has striking similarities to that of MIcrosoft Office. For all the Microsoft Office users, WPS Office makes you surprisingly feel just at home.

If you are looking to a cheaper/free alternative to Microsoft Office suite that looks and feels just like MS Office, in our experience WPS Office by far the best option for you. It was designed with Microsoft Office users in mind. It was originally launched for Windows, however, WPS Office suite 2019 version has been expanded to both Linux and Mac users as well.

WPS Office is now also available for Mac and iOS users. You can download WPS Office directly from the App Store or visit the download section on their website . WPS Office is FREE to use although simply signing up for an account with them gives you access to premium feature for 1 year.

What equipment will I need to do a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad?

What makes the iPad really powerful is that it allows you to connect to a projector and project the presentation on a bigger screen. This comes in really handy as this negates the need to carry any laptop. Alternatively, if you consider laptop to be your first choice, instead of carrying an additional spare laptop, you can keep an iPad device as a backup just in case your laptop fails to work. 

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Video on how you can connect your iPad to a projector

There are multiple ways to connect your iPad to a Projector. Two of the most common ways are – 

• HDMI connection
• VGA connection 

For both the connections, you will need to buy an additional connector cable that allows you to connect the two devices.

Our personal preference is to use the VGA connector. Main reason for this is the fact that a VGA connector allows the sound to be played from the iPad itself as opposed to a HDMI connector. In an HDMI connection for an iPad, the sound is played through your projector. Another reason for preference of a VGA connector over an HDMI connector is that it is more widely available as a default connection option to the projector in most corporate offices. However, connector preference comes down to a personal choice.

So, is it worth it???

We started this article wondering whether we could do a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad, and whether we could carry an iPad to our meetings instead of a laptop. With the availability of Microsoft PowerPoint application for iPad and several other alternatives to open a PPT file on iPad, as well as the possibility to connect the iPad to a projector, we can safely conclude that an iPad can be used as a replacement to a laptop while meeting clients!

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Share your PowerPoint presentation with others

Select  Share .

If your presentation isn't already stored on OneDrive, select where to save your presentation to the cloud.

Choose a permission level, like Anyone with a link , or maybe just people in your company. You can also control if people can edit or just view the doc. 

Select  Apply .

Enter names and a message.

Select  Send .

You can also copy the link and then paste it in an email, social media post, or even a text message.

For info on collaborating with others on a document, see Work together on PowerPoint presentations .

To stop sharing, see  Stop sharing OneDrive files or folders or change permissions.

Share by using a traditional email attachment:

If you don't want to share a document with others to collaborate on, simply use a traditional email attachment to send the presentation to others.

From OneDrive for Business or SharePoint, share a PDF or copy of a presentation by email

This feature is only available if you have a Microsoft 365 subscription . If you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber, make sure you have the latest version of Office .

To send your presentation as a copy or a PDF, select Share .

Select Attach a Copy Instead in the Share dialog box.

Select either PowerPoint Presentation or PDF .

PowerPoint will open the email application and attach the file to a new message. Enter the recipients details and a short message, and click Send .

From OneDrive, share a PDF or copy of your presentation by email

Select Send as attachment  in the Share pane.

Select either Send a copy or Send a PDF .

PowerPoint will open the email application and attach the file to a new message. Enter the recipients details and a short message, and click Send .

You can share or co-author a presentation in PowerPoint for macOS. If you allow others to edit your presentation, changes they make will be merged into the original presentation. If you want to share your presentation, you can:

Invite people to view or edit the file located in the cloud, like your OneDrive.

Send a link to your file saved to the cloud.

Send a copy of the file as an email attachment.

Note:  If you're looking for information about saving a presentation in JPEG or PDF format, see File formats supported in PowerPoint .

Invite people to view or edit your presentation

Save your file to the cloud and then invite people to view or edit it. That way, whenever you update your file, everyone you share with will have the latest version.

In the upper right corner, click the Share icon and then click Invite People .

If the file is on your device, you'll be asked to upload the file to the cloud first.

Invite users by adding their email addresses to the invite field. When adding names for the first time, PowerPoint will prompt to access your Contacts.

To allow your users to edit the file, click the Can Edit check box. Add any comments in the comments field and click Share .

The recipients receive an email with a link to the shared file.

Share a link to your presentation

You can copy the link to your presentation and paste it in another shared file or email to the recipients.

In the upper right corner, click the Share icon and then click Copy Link .

Paste the link wherever you need.

Send your presentation as an email attachment

If you don't want to save your file to the cloud, you can share it as an email attachment.

In the upper right corner, click the Share icon and then click Send Attachment .

Click Presentation or PDF .

PowerPoint will open your email application and attach your file to a new message. Just fill in the details, like email addresses and a short message, and click Send .

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How to share your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on a Mac, PC, or web browser

• It's easy to share a PowerPoint presentation on your Mac or PC app.
• You can also share a presentation if you use the online version of PowerPoint.
• Sharing a presentation can help you collaborate with friends or coworkers.
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When creating Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for work or school, it's often necessary to collaborate with others on your projects.

Thankfully, it's easy to share a PowerPoint presentation no matter what version you use. The process looks fairly similar on both Mac and PC programs, as well as on the online version that can be accessed from any web browser. The online option is helpful if you don't have the Microsoft Office program downloaded to your desktop.

For all of these options, you can add a collaborator (which operates similarly to sharing Google Slides ) or opt to send your file as a presentation or PDF via email. There are also alternative methods, such as sending via social media.

Here's how to share a presentation.

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Sharing a presentation on the PC version of PowerPoint should look similar on most computer types. The following steps and accompanying photos detail the process on a Samsung Chromebook.

1. Open the PowerPoint presentation you wish to share on your PC.

2. Click the "Share" symbol in the upper right hand corner of the screen. This should give you the option to share either the full document or just the current slide.

• If you prefer to add a collaborator instead (similar to Google Slides functions), you will need to click the orange button to save a copy of the file to your OneDrive. 

3. Choose how you'd like to share the document or slide as an attachment. You can choose to send an email via Outlook or as a message via Zoom, for example.

Additionally, when you first launch the program, you can also find a "Share" tab on the left hand side. This will provide you with the same options for sharing a file.

How to share a PowerPoint Presentation on a Mac

1. Open the PowerPoint presentation on your Mac desktop or laptop.

2. Click the "File" tab in the top left corner. 

3. Select "Share" from the dropdown menu. This will grant you the option to either send or copy a link to share, send the file as a presentation or PDF, or manage access to a shared file. Select whichever option you'd like and follow the directions to add contact information.

• If you wish to manage access and add collaborators, you will have to make sure the file has been uploaded to your OneDrive before proceeding. (If it hasn't, PowerPoint should prompt you to do so at this time.)

4. Sending the file as an email is the most common choice. Selecting this option will automatically open a new draft with the file attached. (Be sure to select "Send PDF" if you'd prefer it to send as a PDF file instead of as a presentation.) Add an address, subject, and body text before sending.

You can also share a presentation by clicking the "Share" button in the upper right hand corner. (This is similar to how it appears on a PC.)

This option is extremely helpful as it provides all of your possible options in a single pop-up. Enter a name or email address (along with an optional message) to send the document. 

You can change the permissions settings at the top before clicking "Send," "Copy Link," or "Mail" to share your work. Click "More Apps" to browse additional options, such as sending via social media or text message. Lastly, you can select "Send a Copy" to send as a traditional attachment.

How to share a PowerPoint presentation on a web browser

You can access PowerPoint online on either a Mac or PC, as long as you have your login information for Microsoft Office. Regardless of what browser you prefer to use, the steps to share a presentation are exactly the same.

1. Log in to your Microsoft Office account on your preferred web browser and open the presentation you wish to share.

2. Click the "Share" button in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

3. This will open a pop-up in the center of the page. Enter a name or email address (along with an optional message) to send the document. You can change the permissions settings at the top before sending the link by clicking the "Send" or "Copy Link" option. (Those who have followed these steps on a Mac will recognize that it looks similar.)

Additionally, when you open the main menu, you can click the "Share" tab on the left hand side. This will allow you to invite others to edit the presentation or embed the presentation for a blog or website. 

If you are looking to embed online, this will open a different pop-up that will generate a code for you. Select the dimensions desired and then paste the text as needed. Click the "Close" or "X" buttons to minimize the window.

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Turn Your iPad into a PowerPoint Presenter

If you’re in the business of making presentations, you know what a time-suck it can be to work with PowerPoint on a laptop. You have to connect a projector, wait an eternity for the PC to boot, run PowerPoint, load your slide deck, switch the laptop’s video output to projector mode, and on and on. It’s easy to blow 10-20 minutes just getting set up for your presentation– not a productive use of your time.

Enter SlideShark, an iPad app for viewing PowerPoint presentations . Actually, it’s both an app and a service, and it’s free–for a starter account, anyway.

After signing up and installing the iPad app , you simply upload your slide decks (SlideShark supports both PPT and PPTX files), then wait a few minutes while the service optimizes them for iPad viewing. Then you fire up the app and choose the presentations you want to download. I think it’s smart that SlideShark stores the presentations on your iPad so you can run them offline (i.e. no Internet connection required).

Next up: present! You can, of course, view slideshows right on the iPad, tapping or swiping to move from one slide to the next, but you also have the option of connecting the iPad to a TV or projector. (For that you’ll need Apple’s VGA Adapter , a $29 accessory.)

There are a few limitations. For starters, SlideShark doesn’t support hyperlinks, embedded videos, slide transitions, and other fancy effects. In other words, you’re stuck with fairly static slides (which is not necessarily a bad thing). The app does promise to preserve all fonts, images, and colors, plus some animations.

In my tests, SlideShark did a great job converting most of my presentations. However, with one that had a custom, wider-than-usual page layout, the converter failed to maintain the aspect ratio, leading to a squished-looking set of slides with jumbled, overlapping text. Your mileage may vary, but be sure to spot-check any important presentations before actually, you know, presenting them.

There are, of course, countless other apps that let you show slide decks on your iPad. But SlideShark has the benefits of being free and easy to use. Definitely worth a try if you’d rather travel with a slim tablet than a bulky old laptop.