You have a PowerPoint deck to send to a client, burn onto a data CD or post online. You can't be sure their computer has the right version of PowerPoint. PPTX to EXE Converter from VaySoft Ltd. turns a PPTX presentation into a single EXE file that you can copy to another Windows computer and run.
Quick facts
- Input: PowerPoint 2007 and PowerPoint 2010 PPTX files
- Output: a self-running EXE file
- Platforms: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
- Price: $45.00
- Trial: a free trial is offered
Key features
Send a presentation that opens without PowerPoint on the viewer's PC
The converted EXE file does not require Microsoft PowerPoint on the viewer's computer. The converter itself doesn't need PowerPoint either.
Check for PowerPoint or the Viewer, and offer the download if missing
The EXE checks whether PowerPoint 2007, PowerPoint 2010 or PowerPoint Viewer 2010 is installed. If none is, it asks the user to download and install the Viewer. An independent review notes that Microsoft's newer Viewer can't run straight from a CD or an archived file, so this approach is a workable option, though that review doesn't call it a seamless solution.
Convert one file or a whole batch
It has single conversion and batch conversion tabs. You can add several PPTX files at once.
Brand the output file with your own icon and pictures
You can assign an icon image to the EXE and set up picture images to show before or after the presentation.
Who it's for
It suits you if you distribute presentations by email, the web or data CD and don't control what is installed on the recipient's PC. It also helps if you want a single file in place of a PPTX plus instructions.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One EXE to copy, with no PowerPoint needed on the viewer's side
- Single and batch conversion
- Custom icon and before/after pictures
- Free trial before you buy
Cons
- Windows only
- Built for PowerPoint 2007 and 2010 PPTX files
- Viewers without PowerPoint may need to install PowerPoint Viewer 2010
What users say
Indezine: "the price is right too."
FAQs
Does the person receiving the EXE need PowerPoint?
No. The EXE doesn't require it. If neither PowerPoint nor the Viewer is found, the file offers to download PowerPoint Viewer 2010.
Can I convert many files at once?
Yes, through batch conversion.
Can I try it first?
Yes, a free trial is available.
Which Windows versions does it support?
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
System requirements
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8. Source files are PowerPoint 2007 or 2010 PPTX presentations.