The good news is that it’s possible to convert Keynote presentations to Microsoft PowerPoint format. You can then open these files on a Mac, PC, or mobile device. There are a number of methods for converting these files, which we’ll explore below.
How to Export Keynote to PowerPoint on macOS
If you are a Mac user, you can convert your Keynote presentations to PowerPoint directly from within Keynote itself. You’ll be able to open the converted Keynote presentation file in PowerPoint once this is done. If your Keynote presentation used any non-system fonts, you may find that these have been replaced in the converted PowerPoint file, as the conversion process is unable to keep them in place.
How to Export Keynote to PowerPoint on iPhone or iPad
You can also use Keynote on an iPhone or iPad to convert your presentation to a suitable PowerPoint format. As with Keynote on macOS, some non-system fonts may be replaced during the conversion process.
How to Export Keynote to PowerPoint on Windows
Even if you’re not using a Mac or other Apple device, you can still convert your presentation by using the Keynote app on the iCloud website. That’s because it’s possible to use iCloud on a PC, although you’ll need to sign in using your Apple ID for this to work.
Once selected, iCloud will begin the conversion from Keynote to PowerPoint, downloading the file in the process.
Using a Conversion Site to Convert Keynote to PowerPoint
If you don’t have an Apple account or access to an Apple device, then the methods above won’t be available to you. You’ll need to use an online conversion site to change your Keynote presentation into a PowerPoint file. There are a wide number of these types of sites online. Many are free, but some may charge if you want to convert a lot of files or convert them more quickly. One such option is Zamzer, but other sites are available.
Why Should You Convert Keynote to PPT Files?
There are a number of reasons why you may want to convert a Keynote presentation to PowerPoint. You may be using a PC or not have a copy of the Keynote application. You may also want to use some of the powerful features that are included with PowerPoint such as the ability to insert Excel data or broadcast a PowerPoint presentation online. It might be that you want to use some PowerPoint transitions and animations to help make your PowerPoint presentation stand out. Regardless, using the methods above you can quickly turn your Keynote presentation into a PowerPoint within minutes.
