Switching from Microsoft PowerPoint to Google Slides is a breeze thanks to Google‘s seamless file conversion process. Whether you want to collaborate with team members more efficiently or access your presentations anywhere, transferring your PPT files to the Google Slides format has never been simpler.
In this step-by-step guide, you‘ll learn two quick methods for converting PowerPoints to Google Slides. Let‘s dive in!
Method 1: Upload PPT File to Google Drive
Google Drive allows you to open PowerPoint presentations directly in Google Slides with just a couple clicks:
- Go to drive.google.com and click the New button > File upload
- Find and select the PowerPoint file on your computer
- Once uploaded, right click the file and choose Open with > Google Slides
That‘s it! The PPT will open as an editable Google Slides presentation.
Method 2: Import PPT into a New Google Slides File
You can also bring your PowerPoint into a brand new Google Slides presentation:
- Go to docs.google.com/slides and start a blank presentation
- Click File > Open in the menu bar
- Select Upload and choose your PPT file from your device
- The PPT content will now populate the Slides presentation
Once converted via either method, you can add collaborators, leave comments, and access the Google Slide from any web browser. And you still have the original PPTX file in your Google Drive as a backup.
Customizing Your Converted Google Slides Presentation
When you open a PPT in Google Slides, it may look slightly different than the original version. Google uses its own set of fonts and themes that attempt to match the PowerPoint design.
Here are some tips for updating the look:
- Update font styles and sizes under the Format tab
- Add custom color schemes and backgrounds
- Apply one of hundreds of free templates via File > Page setup
- Rearrange, add, or delete individual slides
Review the whole presentation and tweak areas that didn‘t convert properly. This little extra effort goes a long way in reproducing your ideal slideshow style.
Unlocking the Full Potential of Google Slides
Converting from PowerPoints to Google Slides unlocks real-time collaboration features and additional functionality not available in PPT.
Take advantage of these Google Slides benefits:
- Work anywhere: Access, view, and edit slides from any smartphone, tablet or computer with an internet connection. Changes save automatically to Google servers.
- Collaborate in real-time: Give permission to teammates or managers to review or edit slides together at the same time.
- Add comments: Annotate slides with notes or questions for presenters without affecting the original content.
- Never lose work: As long as you‘re logged into your Google account, work is continuously backed up and versions are saved.
- Hundreds of templates: Browse professionally designed templates for business pitches, school projects, and more.
- Work offline: Download Google Slides presentations for offline access when internet connectivity is limited.
- Share easily: Present directly from the cloud or send view-only versions of slides via links.
Once you‘ve put in the small effort to convert your PPT files, you‘ll realize the enormous benefits of completing projects in Google Slides moving forward. The powerful collaboration features transform static PowerPoints into dynamic presentations teams can perfect together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum Google Slides file size?
Google Slides presentations can be up to 50MB, which allows for about 200 slides.
How much Drive storage do Google Slides use?
Files you create only count against your Drive quota. If someone shares a Slides file with you or makes you an editor, it will not take up your storage space.
Why is Google Slides running slowly/laggy?
Large amounts of browser data like cookies and cache can cause Google products to lag. Try clearing this data to potentially boost Slides speed and performance.
Can I insert JPGs, GIFs, videos?
Yes, Google Slides makes it easy to embed images in JPG, PNG, GIF formats and embed Youtube or Vimeo videos right in your presentation.
I hope you found this guide helpful for successfully converting your PowerPoints into Google Slides presentations! Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions.
