Convert PowerPoint to GIF - Here's how

If you want to convert your PowerPoint presentation into a GIF, this works directly in PowerPoint and also externally via a website. We present you with both options.

PowerPoint: Convert slides individually to GIF files

1. Open the presentation and click on "Save As" in the upper left under "File".
2. Select the desired location and change the "file type" to "GIF".
3. If you click the "Save" button, you can either save the current slide or all slides as GIF.
4. Note that PowerPoint doesn't create coherent animation, it just converts each slide into a GIF.
5. Tip: If you want to play the entire presentation, it is much easier to save the PowerPoint presentation as a video.

Convert PowerPoint presentation online to GIF

You can upload your presentation on the Zamzar.com website and then receive the GIF by email. If you use Office 2003 or older, use this link.

1. Open the Zamzar website and click on the "Choose file" button.
2. Find the presentation on your PC and then select the "gif" format.
3. Finally, type in your email address and click on the "Convert" button.
4. The presentation will be uploaded, converted and then sent to you by email.
5. Note: It may take a few minutes to send the mail.

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