PPTX format at work or study. It is designed for creating presentations and can be opened very easily on a computer using Microsoft PowerPoint . But what if you need to view a document on an Android ? Today this is also not a problem: there are a number of online services and offline applications with which you can solve this problem. Below we will find out how and how to open PPTX on Android , referring to the most popular methods.
Softmaker Office
Softmaker has many office applications. This includes a suite of free office applications. They also have a range of paid office applications. Both of them are pretty good. There are three apps in the package, including TextMaker, PlanMaker, and Presentations, which are just fun names for a word processor, spreadsheet, and, well, presentations.
Unlike most, the apps are completely free. Their features include PDF support, TrueType and OpenType fonts, and support for (most) Microsoft file types. You will have to purchase paid versions of the applications separately. On the plus side, you can only buy what you need. On the other hand, all three apps cost around $15.
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Microsoft Remote Desktop is what it says in the name. It allows you to remotely control your Microsoft PC from your mobile device. It will take a little to set up. You must prepare your computer for remote access and then connect it to this application.
However, after that you can do basically whatever you want. This includes access to your office software on your computer. This is a weird workaround, but completely legal. Chrome Remote Desktop is another great app that does the same thing. Microsoft Remote Desktop doesn't work well with Chromebooks yet, but keep an eye out for future updates that may add this functionality.
Reasons why they don't open
Before troubleshooting, you need to figure out why documents or other files cannot be opened on Honor. There may be several reasons:
- damage to the loaded element;
- temporary smartphone failure;
- did not download completely to the phone;
- lack of an application on the smartphone that supports opening;
- prohibition on installation from other sources (for software).
Knowing why documents/files cannot be opened on an Honor phone, the phone owner can take the necessary measures and fix the problem.
WPS Office
WPS Office was once called Kingsoft Office. Despite the name change, it remains one of the most popular office apps on Android. Some features include viewing and converting PDFs, performing basic tasks (documents, spreadsheets, presentations), and more.
It also comes with wireless printing support, support for Microsoft file types, and support for 46 languages. WPS was one of the best free office applications. However, it now costs $29.99 per year. We're not a fan of subscriptions, but at least it's cheaper than most.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft was in no hurry to publish its office applications on mobile devices. They immediately became one of the best there was. You can download Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for free. Most of their functionality is available without paying pennies.
You'll be able to open and save files, use most editing tools, and much more. These files can be synced to your desktop via OneDrive. You can get an Office 365 subscription, which unlocks some additional features. However, this is not necessary for the basics.
Windows 7
The operating system is still quite popular, so we couldn’t ignore it. We offer you to choose from the “golden four”.
- PowerPoint. If there is an opportunity to work with him, then it is better to do so. This is the optimal choice, which provides almost unlimited possibilities, including a database of various thematic templates.
- WPS Office - Again, among the alternatives, this is one of the most powerful alternatives. If you didn’t know what and how to open a PPTX file on Windows 7 before, then you can safely stop there;
- OpenOffice is a great alternative for those who prefer free software. Let us note that it is a decent product and quite convenient. It will be easy to switch to it from the classic office;
- LibreOffice is an open source office application. There are many extensions and templates available on the official website, and free technical support is also available.
There is no point in looking for other options for the “seven”, so choose one of these, and also consider online services. Sometimes they help quite well if we are talking solely about viewing a file.
Polaris Office
Polaris Office is very similar to OfficeSuite. It used to be a nice, simple office suite. The application is no longer simple or small. It has a ton of features, including the basics, as well as note-taking, document searching, encrypted files, and support for various formats. This includes PDF and Microsoft documents. The free version is ok.
You can also get subscriptions for $3.99 and $5.99 per month. This gives you additional features such as the ability to use it on more than three devices along with additional cloud storage. The subscription models aren't great, but the free version is still good for simple things if you don't mind ads.
Google Drive
Google Drive is a favorite among our readers and many others. It has a whole suite of office applications, including PDF Viewer, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides and, of course, Google Drive. Drive service as a hub. It's really just a cloud storage app where you can view your files or create new ones. Opening any document in your Google Drive will automatically open the corresponding application.
It's all completely free if you don't need to expand your Google Drive space. You get 100GB for $1.99 per month, and plans go up to 10TB for $99.99 per month. All the apps are also quite easy to use. This is a good all-around solution for most people.
Opening PPTX files through online services
If you have good Internet access, you can open PPTX files through online services such as ppt-online.org . Below are instructions based on his example:
Step 1. Open the ppt-online.org service.
Step 2: Click Select File.
Step 3. Specify the path to the document.
Step 4. Click "Fill".
Step 5. Wait until the file is uploaded to the server.
You can now view the document by opening it in full screen. Scroll through the pages by clicking on the right and left arrows or by swiping in the desired direction.
Please note that your presentation remains on the server, like other users' files. You can also look at other people's documents by scrolling down the main page, opening TOP files, or using sorting by category. All this means that if your document contains confidential information, you should not upload it to the server!
Don't forget that online services usually don't support document editing, so you can only use them to view the presentation.
If you don't want other people to see your document, use PowerPoint online. To do this, use the instructions:
Step 1. Follow the link and create a Microsoft account or log in to an existing one.
Step 2: Open the list of applications by clicking on the button in the top right corner and select OneDrive.
Step 3. Click on the three dots button, select “Add”, then “Files”.
Step 4. Specify the folder where the PPTX document is located and add it to the cloud storage by clicking on it.
Step 5. Click on the downloaded file.
By swiping left and right you can view the presentation. To enlarge the image, click on the button with a magnifying glass. The phone must be in horizontal orientation. To edit the file, click on the pencil. The online version does not have this feature, so it will open a page in the Play Market to download the Microsoft PowerPoint .
Docs To Go – Free Office Suite
Docs to Go is an old app that has been around for quite some time. However, it is still receiving new features and updates. It has basics like word processing, spreadsheet editing, and presentation editing.
It does a great job of letting you do it all without much configuration. The paid version opens password-locked files, saves (and downloads) cloud storage sites, and syncs files to your desktop. It's not great in any situation, but it is one of the more reliable office applications.
Smart Office
Smart Office 2 is another one of the rare free office applications. The app used to cost money. However, at some point they decided to keep it free. It comes with all the basic features you'd expect, including support for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
It also comes with support for Microsoft Office documents from 2013 and earlier. You can also use it to view (and save) PDF files, some image files, and WMF and EMF file types. The interface is simple and clear. This is a good option for those who don't need much.
Windows 10 and 11
Now let's find out how and what is the best way to open PPTX on a computer?
- PowerPoint. Directly the developer of the format, and the program comes in conjunction with Microsoft Office.
The product is paid and the price is quite high, so free analogues will be presented below. - WPS Office - without further ado, because... This is so far the best that can be found on the Internet from the Free segment. Download and enjoy the competent interface and speed of operation;
- OpenOffice is a very popular office suite that is completely free. Impress allows you to create and edit a presentation. Quite low system requirements, so can be installed on very old computers;
- LibreOffice.org is a multi-platform application that will easily solve all the problems in the context of opening presentations. Quite an excellent solution for commercial organizations with a large number of workstations that need all the benefits of desktop versions.
- PowerPoint Mobile – We recommend this option. Full compatibility, because The developer is Microsoft, resp. the most serious problem is cut off - distortion of graphic and text elements. So, if you don’t know what and how to open a PPTX file on Windows 10, then this is your choice.
- PPTX Viewer - at one time the application was a leader among other analogues. Try this option if you only need a quick preview without making any edits. Doesn't take up much space and can be quickly removed if you don't like it. Worth a look if you're looking for something out of the ordinary;
As for the opening method itself. It is extremely simple. After installing the software, changes in associations will be made in the system, so all you have to do is double-click on the file and it will be opened by the desired application. Or use the standard scheme: “File” - “Open” and then find the file.
Quip
Quip is one of the new office apps on the list. It's also one of the few free ones. It has a small but decent feature set. This includes the ability to collaborate on documents with other people. It comes in the form of a chat that you can use to communicate with people while editing documents.
You'll also get spreadsheet support, cross-device syncing, offline support, and various export options. It also has cloud storage support. Quip hasn't been around as long as other office apps, but it's better than many of them.
Office Suite
OfficeSuite has long been a favorite of many people. The app has changed a lot since the early days. The developers now appear to be moving the package into something closer to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. So they have a cloud storage solution on top of the office environment.
Most of the core features are available in the free version, which is good news. The paid version allows you to scan PDFs, use a Microsoft compatible font pack, spell check, and additional document support. This is one of the best run-of-the-mill office apps. It is also one of the most expensive. The professional version costs $19.99, and the enhanced version costs $29.99. Both payment options are not subscriptions.
