How to Open a PPT File Without Powerpoint

The most popular and widely used presentation tool in the world, Microsoft PowerPoint, can be opened for free without having the program installed on your computer. If you are sending a presentation to someone who doesn't have Microsoft Office or if you are using a different program yourself and need to open a PPT file, this easy method will make sure you are viewing the presentation the way it was meant to be seen.

Instructions

How to Open a PPT File Without Powerpoint

1. Download the Microsoft free PowerPoint Viewer from the Microsoft official site. A link can be found in Resources.

2. Click the "Download" link on the free PowerPoint viewer download page, and click "Save" to store the program on your desktop.

3. Click "Open" once the program has finished downloading.

4. Find your PPT file on your computer and right-click on the file. Select "Open With" in the pop-up right-click menu.

5. Select "Search" on the next menu, and search for Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer in the alphabetical list. Click the PowerPoint Viewer to open your PPT program in the free viewer.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Download Free Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer