POTX File Extension

Programs that support POTX files

• Windows ⁷
• Mac OS ⁵
• Linux ³

Windows

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• OpenOffice Impress
• IBM Lotus Symphony
• LibreOffice Impress
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
• Microsoft 365

Mac OS

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• LibreOffice Impress
• OpenOffice Impress
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Office

Linux

• LibreOffice Impress
• OpenOffice Impress
• Microsoft 365

How to open a POTX file?

If you’re having difficulty opening a POTX file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.

The most popular programs for working with POTX files are Microsoft PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress and OpenOffice Impress. To install the current version of Microsoft PowerPoint, go directly to the official Microsoft website. The universal package for all operating systems is available there.

Following installation, POTX files should be automatically opened with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Set Microsoft PowerPoint as the default POTX program

Changing the default program in Windows

1. Right-click your POTX file, then navigate to the "Open With" option and click "Choose Another Application" to continue;
2. In the pop-up window, select the Microsoft PowerPoint application;
3. Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening POTX files.

Change Default Program on Mac

1. Right click or Control + left click on the desired POTX file;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
4. Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to Microsoft PowerPoint. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Convert to and from POTX

For difficult POTX files, try converting them to formats like PDF, PPTX, PPSX or similar formats to improve usability.

Please note that after converting a POTX file, some functionality may differ from the original. However, in many cases, it can be converted back to its original format.

Using offline applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, OpenOffice Impress and LibreOffice Impress, you can convert POTX files to various formats without losing data quality.

Convert POTX to other file formats

• POTX to PDF
• POTX to PPSX
• POTX to PPTX

Converting Files to POTX Format

• PPTX to POTX
• POTM to POTX
• PPT to POTX

Solve problems with POTX files

When issues arise with POTX files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.

How to edit a POTX file?

To edit POTX files, you need to install specialized software that allows you not only to open but also to modify document files. Online POTX editors usually provide fewer features than software created specifically for PowerPoint Open XML Presentation Template.

List of Top POTX editors 2026

Taking into account the provided details, we have prepared a list of POTX editors that match your needs.