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Yes. Upload the PowerPoint file to Google Drive and open it with Google Slides. You can edit it while keeping it in PowerPoint format, or convert it into a separate Google Slides copy. Choose based on whether you need a native Slides file or want to preserve the original Office file.
Open a PowerPoint file in Google Slides on a computer
- Go to Google Drive and select New → File upload.
- Choose the PowerPoint file on your computer and wait for the upload to finish.
- Find the uploaded file in Drive, right-click it, then select Open with → Google Slides.
- If you want a native Google Slides file, use the conversion option in the editor. Google says conversion creates a copy in Google format, so the uploaded PowerPoint remains available as the original.
You can also double-click the PowerPoint file in Drive to preview it, then select Open with Google Slides. Google says edits made through this workflow are saved to the original Microsoft Office file. Google’s guide to switching from PowerPoint to Slides
Choose between editing the PowerPoint and converting it
| What you want | What happens | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Edit the Office file | Google Slides opens and edits the file while it remains in its original Office format. | Choose this if you want to keep working with a PowerPoint file. |
| Convert to Google Slides | Google creates a separate copy in Slides format; the uploaded PowerPoint remains the original. | Choose this if you need Google-specific features such as add-ons or Apps Script. |
Google’s Workspace Learning Center instructions state: “Converting your file from another program creates a copy of your original file in a Docs, Sheets, or Slides format.”
Open PowerPoint files on Android, iPhone, or iPad
Google’s mobile help pages document file support separately by platform:
- Android: the Google Slides app can open and edit PPT, PPTX, and ODP files. Google Slides for Android
- iPhone and iPad: the Google Slides app can open and edit PPT and PPTX files. Google Slides for iPhone and iPad
Check important slides after opening or converting
Google’s documentation confirms that PowerPoint files can be opened and edited, but does not promise that every element will look or behave identically. Review complex slides after opening or conversion, especially those using branded fonts, charts, embedded objects, media, animations, or transitions. This check helps you catch any differences before presenting or sharing the deck.
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