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PPTX to PPT

Why browsers can't create the old .ppt format — and the practical alternatives.

This conversion can't run in a browser

The binary PowerPoint 97–2003 format can't be written by any browser-based tool. PowerPoint 2007+ opens .pptx directly, PowerPoint 2000–2003 can with Microsoft's free Compatibility Pack, and PowerPoint to PDF works everywhere.

We'd rather tell you than hand you a broken file. The tools listed below cover the most common needs.

How to use PPTX to PPT

  1. 1Add one or more files — drag and drop or tap to choose. Accepted: PPTX.
  2. 2No settings needed.
  3. 3Press “Convert”. Processing happens on your device.
  4. 4Download your —, one by one or all together as a ZIP.

About this tool

Why browsers can't create the old .ppt format — and the practical alternatives. Your files are processed locally in your browser, so they're never uploaded, queued or stored — which also makes it fast. It's part of our free powerpoint tools, which work together — you can pass the result straight into related tools below.

Accepts
PPTX
Gives you
Files at once
Up to 20
Processed
Not possible in a browser

Frequently asked questions

Is PPTX to PPT free?

Yes. There's no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limit.

Why can't this conversion run in the browser?

The binary PowerPoint 97–2003 format can't be written by any browser-based tool. PowerPoint 2007+ opens .pptx directly, PowerPoint 2000–2003 can with Microsoft's free Compatibility Pack, and PowerPoint to PDF works everywhere.

What should I use instead?

The related tools below cover the most common reasons people need this conversion, and all of them run privately in your browser.