Converting a PowerPoint Presentation to Google Slides
Modified on: Thu, 3 Apr 2025 1:27 PMKeywords: Google Suite, Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google, Converting, Slideshow, .pptx
Aliases: Google Slides, Microsoft Powerpoint
1). Access Google Drive: Open the Chrome Browser and navigate to drive.google.com. This will take you to Google Drive. If you're not already signed in to your Google account, you'll need to enter your PSD Portal email and password.
2). Upload the PowerPoint File: Once in Google Drive, locate and click on the + New button on the top left corner of the page. Select File upload from the dropdown menu. Navigate to the location on your MacBook where your PowerPoint file is stored, select the file, and click Open to upload it to Google Drive.
** If you are uploading more than one file, you can drag and drop them straight into your Google Drive. **
** Google Slides has limitations regarding the size of PowerPoint files that can be uploaded and converted. File Size Limit: Google Slides typically has a maximum file size limit for PowerPoint (.ppt or .pptx) files. This limit is usually around 100 MB. **
3). Open with Google Slides: After the upload is complete, find the PowerPoint file in your Google Drive. Right-click on the file and select Open with, then choose Google Slides. This will convert the PowerPoint file into a Google Slides format and open it in a new tab.
Your file has now been successfully converted to the Google Suite. Here a couple of the benefits:
Edit and Save Your File: You can now edit your slideshow as needed. Google Slides will automatically save your changes, so there's no need to manually save the document.
Access Anytime: Your file is now available in Google Drive and can be accessed from any device where you can log into your Google account.