Apple users enjoy creating presentations using Keynote on their MacOs or iOS devices. It is a counterpart to Microsoft PowerPoint and you can open these files to any Mac or Apple devices. Keynote presentations files have the .key extension, unfortunately, it can only be opened on Apple devices. While it is okay for Apple users, it is not ideal if you have to open your presentation on a Windows environment or any other operating system.
The best thing to do is to convert your Keynote files to Microsoft Powerpoint format. It will change the extension from .key to .pptx and you can open it in any platform including Windows, Linux, or even an Apple computer.
Why Convert Keynote Presentations to PowerPoint?
There are several reasons for converting your Keynote presentation to PowerPoint. First, not everyone is using an Apple device. That being said, it will be difficult to do your presentation using a different PC. If you have to do your presentation with a primary non-Apple computer, you will end up not showing your presentation at all.
Second, not everyone can access Keynote presentations. If you need to share your presentation or collaborate at work with non-Apple users, it will be difficult. You will have to convert your Keynote file to PowerPoint before sharing, otherwise, they will not be able to open and view your file.
Third, it costs less to convert your Keynote presentation than buying additional accessories to connect your Apple computer to a projector. You will need to have compatible hardware to make it work and it takes a lot of time and money for the process.
Lastly, there are features in PowerPoint that you can apply to your presentation. For instance, you can add animations and insert Excel data on your presentations. Converting it to PowerPoint can help you improve what you need to present.
Converting a Keynote file to PowerPoint is easy and fast. Make sure you convert it to .PPT or .PPTX. You can convert through MacOS, iOS, or iCloud.
Convert and Export Keynote Presentations to Microsoft PowerPoint
Convert a Keynote Presentation in Keynote for MacOS
- Open your Keynote Presentation.
- Click File at the menu bar.
- Select Export to.
- Select Powerpoint.
- Click Advanced Options. Choose the format you want to use.
- Click Next.
- Type the file name of your presentation and choose the folder you want the file to save to.
- Click Export.
Convert Keynote Presentation in Keynote for iOS on iPhone or iPad
- Launch your Keynote app and open your presentation.
- On the upper right corner, click the More button or the three-dot icon.
- Click Export.
- Click PowerPoint.
- Then, choose where to send your converted presentation.
Convert Keynote Presentation in Keynote for iCloud
- Open the iCloud website.
- Log in to your Apple account.
- Open the Keynote app.
- Look for your presentation and click the More button on the image.
- Click Download a Copy.
- Choose PowerPoint.
That’s it! Now, you can easily convert your Keynote presentation from different Apple devices and export it to Microsoft PowerPoint. Was the process above easy? Tell us in the comments below.
