How To Edit ppsx Files

Ever had to turn a ppsx file into a pptx or mp4 file? A ppsx file extension means a PowerPoint Show file or a Microsoft PowerPoint SlideShow file.

I had to prepare a presentation with specific requirements and then present the file as a ppsx file.

After hours of work, I finally saved the file as a .ppsx file and submitted it only to be told I needed to change the file into an mp4 file.

I tried opening the slideshow file only to find out that the file couldn’t be edited. It was essentially a slideshow the moment it opens with no option to edit it.

I couldn’t redo the whole file as recording new videos for each slide was going to be another huge assignment.

This meant I had to search online for information on how to edit a .ppsx file or convert it into a .pptx file.

I found various platforms where I could convert such a file but realized most had a relatively low file size limit.

After checking out a number of these platforms, I came across one that allowed me to upload my 470MB ppsx file for conversion.

Once this process was done, I proceeded to download the file and open it only to realize the video files included in each slide couldn’t be played.

I spent hours trying various other options and after hours of research and trial and error, I finally found a solution.

You might ask, why didn’t I just change the file extension? Well, a simple solution is always my favorite so I did, but unfortunately, it just didn’t work.

I wrote this article to provide some insight into how to easily solve this problem.

Why Save In ppsx Format

Most people save files in ppsx formats to make it easier for recipients to view their presentations and also to avoid content editing.

This means that the files open directly as a slideshow instead of a PowerPoint file and the file cannot be edited but simply use all the slideshow functionalities of your application of choice.

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How To Edit ppsx File In PowerPoint

To open a ppsx file as an editable file in Microsoft PowerPoint, simply follow these steps.

1. Open PowerPoint on your computer
2. Select Blank Presentation
3. Click File
4. Then click Open
5. Click Browse
6. Navigate and select your ppsx file
7. Click Open
8. Click Enable Editing if it shows, else ignore this step
9. Alternatively, you can also drag and drop your ppsx file into a blank presentation (Note: May take some time to finish loading if the file is large)

Your ppsx file is now editable. To be on the safe side, save the file as pptx file by following this procedure

How To Save A ppsx File As A pptx file

To save your ppsx file as a pptx file, simply complete the above procedure and then

1. Click File
2. Select Save As
3. Click Browse
4. Navigate the relevant directory
5. Click the drop-down next to Save as type
6. Select PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx)
7. Type file name
8. Click Save

Now your file is saved as pptx or PowerPoint Presentation file. This will enable you to save your file in many different file formats at any time.

If you’re like me who needed to save my file as an mp4 for submission. I’ve been in the education and technology industry for over a decade and never realized PowerPoint files could be saved as mp4.

To accomplish this, simply follow the steps below

How To Save pptx File As An mp4

To save your PowerPoint file as an mp4 file, simply follow the process below.

1. Click File
2. Select Save As
3. Click Browse
4. Navigate the relevant directory
5. Click the drop-down next to Save as type
6. Select MPEG-4 Video (*.mp4)
7. Type your file name
8. And click Save

Now your file including narrations on individual pages will be converted into an mp4 video.

Alternative approach

You can also use the export feature in PowerPoint if you’d like better control over the quality of your video

1. Go to File
2. Click Export
3. Select Create a Video
4. Choose your preferred video quality from the drop-down
5. Choose whether to include or exclude any narrations and then
6. Click Create Video
7. Select an mp4 or wmv file type
8. Click Save

How To Save ppsx File As An mp4

If you have a ppsx file and would like to convert it into an mp4 file, simply follow the procedure below.

1. Open PowerPoint on your computer
2. Select Blank Presentation
3. Click File
4. Then click Open
5. Click Browse
6. Navigate and select your ppsx file
7. Click Open
8. Click Enable Editing if it shows, else ignore this step
9. Alternatively, you can also drag and drop your ppsx file into a blank presentation (Note: Do not drop the file inside the body of the blank presentation but anywhere within the tool areas of Microsoft PowerPoint)
10. Now click File again
11. Select Save As
12. Click Browse
13. Navigate the relevant directory
14. Click the drop-down next to Save as type
15. Select MPEG-4 Video (*.mp4)
16. Type your file name
17. And click Save

Alternative approach to Step 10 to 17

You can also use the export feature in PowerPoint if you’d like better control over the quality of your video

1. Go to File
2. Click Export
3. Select Create a Video
4. Choose your preferred video quality from the drop-down
5. Choose whether to include or exclude any narrations and then
6. Click Create Video
7. Select an mp4 or wmv file type
8. Click Save

Conclusion

I hope the process helps you to easily edit your ppsx file. Please leave a comment if you experience any challenges and we’ll reply with a solution.