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
Step 7. Click Save
The PowerPoint presentation will be saved in video format and in the location you specified.
- On Mac, click Export.
