PowerPoint Export
Export your presentations as PowerPoint files for use in Microsoft PowerPoint or other compatible applications.
How to Export
Section titled “How to Export”From the Editor
Section titled “From the Editor”
- Open your presentation
- Click Export > PowerPoint
- Configure export options
- Click Export
- Download the PPTX file
From the Presentation List
Section titled “From the Presentation List”- Right-click on a presentation
- Select Export > PowerPoint
- Configure options and export
Export Options
Section titled “Export Options”Image Quality
Section titled “Image Quality”Choose image resolution:
- Standard - Good balance of quality and file size
- High - Better quality, larger file
Include Notes
Section titled “Include Notes”- Yes - Speaker notes included in PowerPoint notes
- No - Slides only
Language
Section titled “Language”For multi-language presentations:
- Select which language version to export
- Content exports in the selected language
What’s Exported
Section titled “What’s Exported”Fully Supported
Section titled “Fully Supported”- Text content and formatting
- Images and photos
- Basic shapes
- Speaker notes
- Slide order
Partially Supported
Section titled “Partially Supported”- Charts (converted to images)
- Complex layouts (simplified)
- Custom fonts (may substitute)
Not Supported
Section titled “Not Supported”- Animations and transitions
- Videos (poster frame only)
- Interactive elements
- Custom slide types (converted to images)
Limitations
Section titled “Limitations”Layout Differences
Section titled “Layout Differences”PowerPoint uses different layout models. Some layouts may appear differently:
- Text boxes may be positioned differently
- Margins and padding may vary
- Complex designs convert to images
Font Substitution
Section titled “Font Substitution”If fonts aren’t available in PowerPoint:
- System fonts are substituted
- Text layout may shift
- Consider using common fonts
Slide Type Conversion
Section titled “Slide Type Conversion”Complex Deckyard slide types are converted:
- Charts become images
- Interactive slides become static
- Custom components become images
Theme Limitations
Section titled “Theme Limitations”Themes are partially converted:
- Colors are preserved
- Fonts may substitute
- Background images work
- Complex gradients may simplify
Compatibility
Section titled “Compatibility”Tested With
Section titled “Tested With”- Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 and later
- Microsoft 365
- Google Slides
- Apple Keynote
- LibreOffice Impress
Best Compatibility
Section titled “Best Compatibility”For best results:
- Use simple layouts
- Stick to common fonts
- Avoid complex custom slides
Use Cases
Section titled “Use Cases”Editing Elsewhere
Section titled “Editing Elsewhere”When you need to:
- Edit in PowerPoint
- Share with PowerPoint users
- Use corporate templates
Offline Presenting
Section titled “Offline Presenting”When presenting without Deckyard:
- Conferences with limited internet
- Corporate environments with restrictions
- Backup presentation format
Handoff
Section titled “Handoff”When handing off to others:
- Clients who use PowerPoint
- Teams with different tools
- Archive in common format
Tips for Better Export
Section titled “Tips for Better Export”Before Exporting
Section titled “Before Exporting”- Use supported slide types when possible
- Check fonts are common/web fonts
- Simplify complex layouts
- Preview slides before export
After Exporting
Section titled “After Exporting”- Open in PowerPoint and review
- Check text alignment
- Verify images loaded
- Test any animations you add in PowerPoint
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Slides Look Different
Section titled “Slides Look Different”This is expected due to format differences:
- Recreate complex layouts manually
- Adjust positioning in PowerPoint
- Accept some simplification
Missing Fonts
Section titled “Missing Fonts”Install the required fonts or:
- Use font substitution
- Change fonts in Deckyard before export
- Edit in PowerPoint after export
Large File Size
Section titled “Large File Size”To reduce size:
- Choose Standard image quality
- Optimize images in Deckyard first
- Remove unused slides
Elements Missing
Section titled “Elements Missing”Interactive or custom elements don’t export:
- They appear as screenshots
- Add functionality in PowerPoint if needed