How can I convert a PowerPoint show into a PowerPoint presentation?

If you have a PowerPoint Show (.ppsx or .pps) file and want to convert it back into a PowerPoint Presentation (.pptx or .ppt) file, follow these simple steps:

  1. Open the PowerPoint Show file. It will start playing automatically.
  2. Click on the ‘File’ tab on the top left corner of the screen.
  3. From the dropdown menu, select ‘Save As’.
  4. Choose the location where you want to save the file.
  5. In the ‘Save as type:’ dropdown, choose ‘PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx)’ or ‘PowerPoint 97-2003 Presentation (*.ppt)’ depending on your version of PowerPoint.
  6. Click ‘Save’.

Now, your PowerPoint Show file has been converted into a PowerPoint Presentation file. You can edit it just like any other PowerPoint file.

Remember that converting a PowerPoint Show file into a PowerPoint Presentation will not change the content or design of your slides. The only difference is that PowerPoint Presentations can be edited, while PowerPoint Shows start playing immediately when opened.

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