Even if you know how to use Microsoft PowerPoint, you might want to switch to Slides, and Google makes it easy. In fact, it only takes a few clicks to convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides. Whether you're changing the format for a colleague or you want to switch to the free platform, here's how to convert your PowerPoint to Google Slides.
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Convert PowerPoint file using Google Slides
Step 1: Open Google Slides and click on Blank under Start a New Presentation
Step 2: At the top, below the title settings, click File > Open.
Step 3: Click the Upload and select the Select a File From Your Device . Locate your PowerPoint file and open it (the extension will be .pptx).
Google will now convert this PowerPoint file to Google Slides format. Once the process is complete, it will automatically be saved to your Google Slides account via Google Drive
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You can now edit this presentation online and, when necessary, convert it back to a Microsoft PowerPoint file (File > Download > Microsoft PowerPoint).
Using Google Drive
Another way to convert a PowerPoint file to Google Slides is to use Google Drive.
Step 1: Go to your Google Drive account homepage. Click the New and then File Upload. Select your PowerPoint file.
Step 2: Select the file in Google Drive, right-click on it and click on the Open With. Finally, click on the Google Slides.
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Step 3: Your PowerPoint will appear in Google Slides. Unlike uploading directly through Google Slides, you will need to save the file for this method. Select the File and click Save As Google Slides from the drop-down menu.
Source: digitaltrends
