PowerPoint (PPT) slideshows - Import and conversion - Video file

Applicable SongShow Plus Versions: 
This article applies to SongShow Plus 9.x and Later

  * Updates affecting this feature may be available. Ensure that you are using the most current build of SongShow Plus from the Download page before proceeding. *   

Many people still use Microsoft PowerPoint for building slide show content. SongShow Plus can, in many cases, use the native PowerPoint files using the built in 3rd party support plug-in when a supported version of Microsoft PowerPoint is installed (see article FAQ22). There are, however, several limitations and restrictions to using this and it is not the most compatible with SongShow Plus. Using native SongShow Plus file types is infinitely more versatile and reliable.

Fortunately, SongShow Plus has a couple of very useful tools that can solve most of the problems that people have with Microsoft PowerPoint files. One of these tools is the Videos panel Microsoft PowerPoint Importer tool. This tool is ideal for a Microsoft PowerPoint file that was created as an announcement reel or other long play looping slideshow. This tool will convert your Microsoft PowerPoint file to a WMV video file that can be added and played in the Program panel as a fully supported SongShow Plus media format.

Use the steps below to get started and as you get more familiar with the tool you can optimize it to meet your needs.

• Launch SongShow Plus.
• From the Media Files panel, select the Videos tab.
• Select a destination folder from the file tree.
• From the Videos tab toolbar, select Create or Acquire from... > Microsoft PowerPoint Importer.
• Read the brief intro then click the Next button.
• If your Microsoft PowerPoint file is on the desktop it will appear in the default list, otherwise click the browse... button to locate the file you want to convert to video.
• Once the desired file is selected, click the Next button.
• Select a height for the video.  This should default to the size of the main/primary Display but can be adjusted as needed.
• If the source Microsoft PowerPoint file is not set to autorun, select a desired default slide duration.
• Click Next, then the Import button.
• Depending on the length of the Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow and the size selected, the render may take a bit of time, several minutes. It will display a "working..." indicator during the render process.
• Once complete, the resulting video file will be named the same as the source Microsoft PowerPoint file.
• From the option menu, select what to do with the new video file.

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