File Extension Database

Open POT File

POT extension files are mainly associated with Microsoft PowerPoint.

In this case, the POT file is a legacy layout template file used by the presentation program created by Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation design and creation program created by Robert Gaskins and Dennis Austin at a software company called Forethought, Inc. It was released on April 20, 1987, initially only for Macintosh computers.

It was used by earlier versions of the program, from 1987 to 1995.

POT is a binary file format, based on the Binary Compound File Format.

Although it is no longer the default, new versions of PowerPoint can still read and write to the POT file format.

Since version 2007, the binary POT formats, among others, have been replaced by the new XML format based on Office Open XML.

These formats have an extension ending in 'x' , for example POTX.

The most notable features of a POT file, in its XML form, are:

Up to 75% smaller than comparable binary documents.

Security, by being able to identify and exclude executable macros and personal data.

Less chance of getting corrupted than binary formats.

More ease of interoperability for data exchange between Microsoft and other business applications, all while maintaining backward compatibility.

Software to open and work with a POT file

Microsoft PowerPoint

Typical POT application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\POWERPNT.EXE "%1"
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\POWERPNT.EXE" "%1"

Typical POT mime types:

application/vnd.ms-powerpoint

Frequently used application names to open POT files:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

PowerPoint.Template.8

How Can I Open POT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open POT file is to find a POT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a POT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open POT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as POT file opener then try to search online for "POT viewer", "application to open POT file" or "open POT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open POT file

How Can I Open POT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a POT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a POT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with POT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as POT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open POT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open POT file then try to search for "POT viewer", "application to open POT file" or "read POT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read POT file

How Can I Open POT File on Android

If you downloaded a POT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded POT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "POT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "POT viewer", "POT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open POT File on iPhone or iPad

To open POT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the POT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "POT". This way you can find apps which can open POT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "POT viewer" or "POT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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