Starting in ProPresenter version 21, a new, native PowerPoint importer was introduced into ProPresenter. This allows you to import .pptx files from PowerPoint and import them as editable ProPresenter presentations with all text, slide objects, media, and simple animations preserved. This new import process also no longer requires you to have the PowerPoint application itself installed on the same machine.

Importing PowerPoints

In order to import a PowerPoint file into ProPresenter, select File>Import from the menu bar. Then in the list of options, choose how you would like to import your presentation.

• If you would like all the slide elements to remain editable, choose PowerPoint as Presentation…

• If you would like each slide to be converted to an image, choose PowerPoint as Images… 

• Lastly, if you’re on macOS, and you’d like to just import objects and text using the old method, choose PowerPoint as Objects and Text….

 

Once imported, all of your applicable text, shapes, media, slide notes, and even transitions and builds will be preserved* and able to be edited within ProPresenter just like any other presentation!

Slide Background Import Options

Starting with version 22, when importing PowerPoints using the new PowerPoint importer, there will be an option to either import WITH slide background or WITHOUT slide backgrounds. This will be true both for drag & dropping .pptx files as well as using File > Import > PowerPoint.

A reason you might want to do this is if you want to use an alternate theme to show full screen graphics on one screen and lower third graphics on another screen. This option makes that easier by removing the presentation background at import time without needing to remove it manually.

Changes to PowerPoint Imports

At the release of ProPresenter version 21, some PowerPoint features are not supported, but may come at a later time. Below is a list of items that are not currently supported.

• .ppt files

• Advanced Gradients

• 3-D Text & Shape Effects

• Text Reflection

• Text Glow

• Smart Art

• Charts

• Some Slide Transitions

• Some In/Out Animations

• “Emphasis” Animations