How to convert PowerPoint (PPT) presentation to video

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Learn how to convert a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to a video that can be viewed on Windows, Mac, or mobile device.

Steps

Step 1. Open your PowerPoint file

Double click on the PowerPoint file you want to convert to video. You can also open PowerPoint and click File then To open to select the document.

Step 2. Click File and select Export.

It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen.

Step 3. Click Create Video

This is the third option from the Export menu.

Skip this step if you are using the Mac version of PowerPoint

Step 4. Select a video and click Create Video

Click on the drop-down list on the right and select a resolution, that is, a quality, for your video (either Presentation, Internet or Standard). When you are ready to export it, click the button Make a video down.

Skip this step if you are using the Mac version of PowerPoint

Step 5. Select a location to save the video

Choose it from the small window by opening the folder where you want to save the video file.

Step 6. Choose a file format

Under Windows, select the drop-down box Type and choose either:
- MPEG-4 video (recommended)
- WMV
On Mac, select the drop-down box File format and choose either:
- MP4 (recommended)
- MOV