How to Save a PowerPoint iOS Template as a PPTX Presentation in WPS Office
Question details
The user needs to convert a PowerPoint template saved by PowerPoint for iOS in POTX format into a standard PPTX presentation.
- Product
- Microsoft PowerPoint for iOS
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- A template was opened or created in PowerPoint for iOS, and the user needs a regular PPTX presentation for editing, sharing, or presenting.
- Observed behavior
- PowerPoint for iOS saves the open template as POTX and does not provide the same Save As conversion options as the desktop version.
Make sure the POTX file is accessible on a computer where WPS Office or desktop PowerPoint is installed. Close the template in PowerPoint for iOS before opening it in another application.
Convert a POTX Template to PPTX with WPS Presentation
Use WPS Office Presentation on Windows or macOS to open the PowerPoint iOS template and save it as a regular PPTX presentation.
WPS Presentation supports PowerPoint template files and includes the desktop Save As options that are missing in PowerPoint for iOS, so you do not need Microsoft PowerPoint desktop to make the conversion.
Launch WPS Office on your Windows or macOS computer and select Presentation from the home screen.
Click Menu > Open, browse to the .potx file saved from PowerPoint for iOS, and open it.
Click Menu > Save As and select PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx) from the format list.
Choose a save location, confirm the file name, and click Save to create a standard .pptx presentation.
Use Desktop PowerPoint to Save As PPTX
If you prefer Microsoft Office, use the Windows or macOS desktop version of PowerPoint to convert the template.
Convert a PowerPoint iOS POTX Template to PPTX in WPS Office
Open the POTX template in WPS Presentation and use Save As to save it as a standard PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx), even if the file was created or saved by PowerPoint for iOS.
- 1. Download and open WPS Office: Download WPS Office free, install it on Windows or macOS, and launch WPS Presentation.
- 2. Open the POTX template: Click the Menu button, choose Open, and select the PowerPoint for iOS .potx file from its saved location.
- 3. Save As PPTX: Click Menu > Save As, choose PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx), and select a folder for the converted file.
- 4. Confirm and use the PPTX: Click Save, then open the resulting .pptx file to verify it opens as a regular presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does PowerPoint for iOS save my template as POTX instead of PPTX?
PowerPoint for iOS treats templates as template files and saves them in POTX format. It does not include the desktop Save As options needed to switch the file type during saving.
Can I convert POTX to PPTX without a computer?
PowerPoint for iOS and PowerPoint Online cannot resave a file in a different format. You need WPS Presentation or desktop PowerPoint on Windows or macOS to save the template as PPTX.
Does saving a POTX as PPTX change the slide content?
No. The slide content and layouts remain intact. The conversion changes the file from a template format to a regular presentation format so that edits do not create a new template.
Will the converted PPTX work in Microsoft PowerPoint?
Yes. WPS Presentation saves a standard .pptx file that is compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint and other Office applications.
Can WPS Presentation open my existing POTX template?
Yes. WPS Presentation supports PowerPoint template files, so you can open the .potx file, edit it if needed, and save it as a .pptx presentation.
