How to Embed a PPSX PowerPoint Slideshow on LinkedIn
Question details
The user wants to embed a PPSX PowerPoint slideshow on LinkedIn so it plays automatically instead of opening in a web-based editing mode.
- Product
- PowerPoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sharing a presentation on LinkedIn for public viewing without requiring the audience to manually enter slideshow mode.
- Observed behavior
- Directly linking a PPSX file from OneDrive opens it in editing mode, and LinkedIn does not natively support pasting custom HTML embed codes directly into posts.
Before proceeding, ensure your presentation is fully finalized and saved to your local drive or OneDrive, depending on the sharing method you choose to apply.
Convert the Presentation to a Video for Direct Upload
Since LinkedIn natively supports video uploads and auto-playing content in feeds, converting your PPSX file to an MP4 video is the most seamless way to share your slideshow.
This method guarantees that all your slide timings, transitions, and animations are preserved exactly as intended without requiring the viewer to click through slides.
Launch the PowerPoint desktop application and open your PPSX or PPTX file.
Navigate to 'File' in the top-left corner, select 'Export', and then click on 'Create a Video'.
Select your desired video quality (e.g., Standard or HD) and click the 'Create Video' button to save the file as an MP4 on your computer.
Create a new post on LinkedIn, click the Video icon at the bottom of the text box, select your exported MP4 file, and publish the post.
Embed on a Website and Share the Link
If you want to maintain the interactive nature of a slideshow, you can generate an HTML embed code, place it on your own blog or webpage, and share that page's URL on LinkedIn.
Use WPS Presentation to Export Slideshows to Video
WPS Office offers a built-in, user-friendly feature to export your presentations directly to high-quality video formats, making it incredibly easy to share your slideshows natively on platforms like LinkedIn.
- 1. Open your file in WPS Presentation: Launch WPS Office and open the presentation you want to share.
- 2. Access the Export feature: Navigate to the 'Tools' tab on the top ribbon and select 'Export to Video'.
- 3. Save as MP4: Choose your preferred video resolution, specify the save location, and confirm the export process.
- 4. Share on LinkedIn: Upload the resulting video file directly to your LinkedIn feed as a new media post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my OneDrive PPSX link open in edit mode?
Standard share links generated from OneDrive default to the Office web viewer interface, which often opens files in a web-based editing or standard reading mode rather than automatically launching full-screen slideshow mode.
Does LinkedIn support custom HTML embed codes?
No, for security and formatting reasons, LinkedIn does not allow users to paste custom HTML embed codes (like iframes) directly into standard posts or LinkedIn articles.
Can I attach a presentation file directly to a LinkedIn post?
Yes, you can upload a presentation file directly to a LinkedIn post by clicking the 'Add a document' icon. However, it will be rendered as a scrollable PDF-style document viewer, so slide animations and transitions will not be retained.
