PPT file: How can I open a .PPT file?
The table below provides useful information about the .ppt file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .ppt file?
- What program do I need to open a .ppt file?
- How can the .ppt file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .ppt files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

The PPT file is a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation. Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful slide show presentation program.
✅ Sony PSP Texture Data

The PPT file is a PSP Texture Data. The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a handheld game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment.
⚠ Be careful with .ppt files.
It's important to know that the .ppt file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .ppt files. Be cautious when dealing with .ppt files from unknown sources.
🔄 .ppt converters
The following softwares are capable of converting .ppt files to other formats:
For example, using the softwares above, a .ppt file can be converted into one of the following formats:
🚫 The .ppt file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
We found the following similar file extensions in our database:
🔴 Can't open a .ppt file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .ppt file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .ppt file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .ppt file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .ppt file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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