File Extension Database

Open PPTX File

File extension PPTX is the file format used by Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or later to store PowerPoint presentation information. PPTX file format is based on Open XML standard introduced by Microsoft in 2007. PPTX is a default file format for all versions of Microsoft PowerPoint starting from 2007. PPTX file format is based on ECMA-376 and ISO/IEC 29500 standards.

You can open PPTX file in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or later. If you need to open it in a version of Microsoft PowerPoint prior to 2007 you can choose "File->Save As" from PowerPoint menu and choose "PowerPoint 97-2004 Presentation (.ppt)" format.

If you'd like to transfer PPTX file to a computer which doesn't have Microsoft PowerPoint installed to it you can use Microsoft Office 365 online editing functionality.

1) From your Microsoft PowerPoint application save your document to OneDrive disk.

2) On your other device go to https://office.com and login with your Microsoft account.

3) Choose PowerPoint online app and select "Open from OneDrive" option.

4) Choose the file you saved on OneDrive

If you need to open your PPTX file on iOS device you can use following steps.

1) From your Microsoft PowerPoint application save your document to OneDrive disk.

2) On your iOS device install Microsoft PowerPoint app from the app store.

3) Open Microsoft PowerPoint app.

4) Choose the file you saved on OneDrive.

Typical PPTX application file locations:

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

Typical PPTX mime types:

application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation

Frequently used application names to open PPTX files:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

PowerPoint.Show.12

How Can I Open PPTX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PPTX file is to find a PPTX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PPTX 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 PPTX 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 PPTX file opener then try to search online for "PPTX viewer", "application to open PPTX file" or "open PPTX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PPTX file

How Can I Open PPTX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PPTX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PPTX 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 PPTX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PPTX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PPTX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PPTX file then try to search for "PPTX viewer", "application to open PPTX file" or "read PPTX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PPTX file

How Can I Open PPTX File on Android

If you downloaded a PPTX 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 PPTX 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 "PPTX".
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 "PPTX viewer", "PPTX 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 PPTX File on iPhone or iPad

To open PPTX 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 PPTX 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 "PPTX". This way you can find apps which can open PPTX 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 "PPTX viewer" or "PPTX file" online in your favorite search engine.