🥇 The 10 Best PowerPoint to Video Converters (PPT to MP4)

You’ve carefully prepared your PowerPoint slides and want your viewers to be able to watch the presentation on their devices. But, firstly, your viewers may not have PowerPoint installed. Second, PPT slides may have various fonts, animations, and triggers, and chances are that some PCs won’t display these aspects properly. Finally, opening and sharing presentations on mobile devices can be tricky. And yet, there is a solution. You can convert your slides into the most convenient and accessible format – video.

In fact, there are 10 great converter software solutions that range from basic free solutions to more advanced programs for creating professional-looking video presentations. Check out their descriptions to choose the solution that’s most suitable for your needs.

1. iSpring Converter Pro

The best PowerPoint to video converter for newbies

Windows, Shareware
$270/year

iSpring Converter Pro integrates with PowerPoint and allows you to convert your slideshows to MP4 format and upload them directly to YouTube in a single click. It can help teachers and trainers in the education and corporate sectors turn even the most complex PowerPoint presentations into a crystal clear 1080p HD format. The video file that the tool creates is compatible with the Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems.

Pros

Preserves all the transitions and animations of the original slideshow
Works with PowerPoint 2007/2010/2013/2016/2019
Allows you to change conversion quality and resolution
Converts audio narration along with the slides
Can upload converted video straight to your YouTube channel
Qualified technical support

Cons

No batch conversion
The trial version applies a watermark to the output
Doesn’t support Mac OS

2. PowerVideoPoint Lite

The best tool for converting PPT to video without a watermark for free

Windows, Freeware

The Free PPT to Video Converter by Digital Office Pro will convert your PowerPoint presentation file to WMV, MOV, MKV, and ASF formats. The video files produced are compatible with most mobile devices, including Apple and Android smartphones.

Pros

No watermark
Converts PowerPoint presentation files to WMV, MOV, ASF, and MKV formats
The video retains all transitions and animations of the original
Supports batch conversion

Cons

Big presentations can freeze
No technical support is provided with the free version
Doesn’t support MP4

3. RZ PowerPoint Converter

The best tool for converting PPT slides to a DVD video

Windows, Shareware
$39.99 for a lifetime license

RZ Soft is a PowerPoint to video converter that supports all versions of PowerPoint (going back to 2003) and all PowerPoint formats. The software adjusts the final output size and resolution to the user’s specifications.

Pros

No time limit for use of the free version
Lets you convert to ASF, AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, and MP4 formats
Can convert to DVD and allows you to design your own menu
The video retains all the original slideshow features, such as animation, video clips, transitions, and sounds

Cons

The free version adds a watermark to output (all formats except AVI)
Didn’t work with PowerPoint 2019 when we tested it
Only the paid version has HD
Microsoft PowerPoint needs to be installed on your computer

4. Leawo

A perfect solution if you need to convert your PPT presentation to a video in a rare format

Windows, Shareware
$44.95 for a lifetime license

Free to try, Leawo PowerPoint Converter will convert your PowerPoint slideshow into popular video formats. A dated graphical interface can be accepted as a trade-off for an ability to batch convert presentations.

Pros

Able to convert slideshows to over 23 video formats
Batch conversion
The video retains all the bells and whistles of the original PowerPoint presentation
Lets you add background music

Cons

Doesn’t support PowerPoint 2016/2019
The free version adds a watermark to the output
Doesn’t work with the Mac OS

5. Online Convert

The best online PPT to video converter

Online, Freeware

Online Convert is a free web service that converts your PowerPoint presentation to multiple video formats and allows you to download the final video to your computer. The site also offers a number of other useful file converters, all free, with no watermark in the final output file.

Pros

Allows you to upload presentations from your computer or Dropbox / Google Drive link
Supports many video formats (AVI, FLV, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPG, WMV, and WEBM)
No watermark on output video

Cons

You have to upload your presentations to the Online Convert server, which requires a lot of time
Doesn’t preserve animations and triggers

6. ImTOO Convert PowerPoint to Video Free

The best tool for rapid PPT to video conversion

Windows, Freeware
$49.95 for a lifetime license

The ImTOO converter boasts the ability to convert your PowerPoint files to video without the need to have PowerPoint installed on your computer. This software also enables you to add commentaries, watermarks, and music to your PowerPoint before converting it.

Pros

Converts files to most popular video formats (AVI, MP4, MOV, MPEG2, MOV, WMV, and FLV)
Allows for rapid conversion of files (requires that PowerPoint is installed)

Cons

The free version only allows the use of rapid conversion
Doesn’t work with PowerPoint 2019
Only converts up to 800×600 video resolution

7. Xilisoft

The best conversion solution for Mac users and those who need HD videos as a result

Windows, MacOS, Shareware
$49.95 for a lifetime license

Xilisoft PowerPoint to MP4 Converter is a doppelganger of the ImTOO converter with a slightly more limited functionality in the free version. It allows you to convert PowerPoint presentations to a number of popular video formats, including full high-definition (HD) quality. This software provides a number of tools to help you customize and tweak your presentation prior to conversion.

Pros

Offers a number of various outputs (AVI, FLV, MP4, MOV, MPEG2, and WMV)
Converts presentations to HD videos
Doesn’t require PowerPoint in order to convert
Works on Mac

Cons

The free version only converts the first 10 slides
Very resource intensive
May crash with large files

8. Moyea PPT to Video Converter

A decent PPT to video converter for those looking for a simple tool

Windows, Shareware
$49.95 for a lifetime license

Like Leawo, MoyeaSoft’s PowerPoint to Video Converter can convert your PowerPoint slideshow to a variety of popular video formats, preserving all the effects that are in the original file. Video files are compatible with most tablets, portable media players, video game consoles, and mobile phones.

Pros

User-friendly interface
A good range of video outputs (15 different formats)

Cons

Sometimes stops in the middle of the conversion process and requires a reboot
A big watermark is placed at the center of presentations
Resource intensive
Requires that Microsoft PowerPoint is installed

9. E.M. PowerPoint Video Converter Pro

A perfect tool if you need to convert PowerPoint slides into both video and JPG slides

Windows, Shareware
$45.95 for a lifetime license

ETINYSOFT’s PowerPoint Video Converter claims to be an all-in-one PowerPoint to video converter, capable of converting files to almost all popular video formats. The site provides a number of tutorial videos to help users get started.

Pros

Users can choose between high-quality, simple, and rapid conversion
Offers a number of output formats
Can also convert PowerPoint files to JPG slides in a variety of formats
Batch conversion

Cons

Only works with PowerPoint 2010 or earlier versions, and with Windows 7
Consumes a great amount of computer resources
Unstable

10. VeryPDF

The best PPTX to video (mp4) and GIF converter

Windows, Shareware
$19.95 for a single personal user license

The VeryPDF PowerPoint to Video Converter will convert your PowerPoint presentation into a number of video formats and is compatible with most versions of Windows, including Vista and XP.

Pros

Supports AVI, SWF, ASF, FLV, MOV, MP4, and MPEG2
An easy conversion process that preserves original features, such as animations and slide transitions
Batch conversion
Includes a video to GIF animation converter

Cons

Can’t work simultaneously with other apps
Uses almost all computer resources
No preview section
The trial version only allows the conversion of 3 presentations
Requires PowerPoint in order to work

Conclusion

There are many features to compare when considering the right PowerPoint conversion software. Quality of output, support of PowerPoint effects, compatibility with modern devices, and one-click publishing are all important factors to take into consideration. If you need a reliable PowerPoint to video converter that does the job no matter how many slides and animations are in your presentation, get a trial of iSpring Converter Pro, the number one option on our list.

F.A.Q.

1. How can I convert a PPT presentation to a video in Windows?

To convert a PPT presentation to a video in Windows, you need to click Create a video in the Export menu of PowerPoint. Read our guide on converting PPT to video in Windows and macOS if you’re having difficulties.

2. How do I convert a PowerPoint presentation to a video without watermarks?

iSpring Converter Pro removes watermarks from videos if you upgrade to a paid version.

3. How do I convert a PowerPoint presentation to a video with audio?

If you need to have your PPT slides in a video format with an original narration, open your presentation with iSpring Converter Pro, click on Publish, and choose the video format in the opened window. You can download a free iSpring Converter Pro trial right now and get a ready-made video presentation with audio in just a few clicks.

Also read: → How To Record PowerPoint Presentations With Audio

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