Google Slides is Google's answer to PowerPoint, and like Docs and Sheets, it's a perfectly serviceable way to create slideshows for presentations. Just like Word documents and Excel spreadsheets can be converted from a traditional Microsoft Office file into an online-based format that can be accessed and edited at any time, you can convert PowerPoint documents to Google Slides, too.
Here’s a guide on how to convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides.
Converting a PowerPoint file using Google Slides
Step 1: Open Google Slides and click Blank under Start a New Presentation.
Step 2: At the top, under the title settings, click File > Open.
Step 3: Click the Upload tab and choose the Select a File From Your Device button. Locate your PowerPoint file and open it (the extension will be .pptx).
Google will now convert that PowerPoint file into a Google Slides format. Once the process is completed, it will automatically be saved into your Google Slides account via Google Drive.
Conveniently, you can now edit that presentation online and, when the need arises, convert it back to a Microsoft PowerPoint file (File > Download > Microsoft PowerPoint).
Using Google Drive
Another way to convert a PowerPoint file to Google Slides is by using Google Drive.
Step 1: Go to your Google Drive account's home page. Click the New button and then File Upload. Select your PowerPoint file.
Step 2: Select the file on Google Drive, right-click it, and click the Open With tab. Finally, click the Google Slides tab.
Step 3: The PowerPoint will be displayed within Google Slides. Unlike uploading directly via Google Slides, you will have to save the file for this method. Select the File tab and click the Save As Google Slides option from the drop-down menu.
Importing specific slides
Google Slides’ ability goes beyond just converting an entire PowerPoint file. You can also choose specific slides you want to import as opposed to the entire presentation itself.
Step 1: Open a new Google Slides presentation. Within the File tab, select the Import Slides option and then choose the Upload tab. Select the PowerPoint file from your PC.
Step 2: Google will now populate a thumbnail-based view of all the slides contained within that PowerPoint file and allow you to select which specific ones you wish to import and convert. Click the Import Slides button when you’re done.
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