Sharing a PowerPoint file is easy, but depending on how you choose to share the file, you can also use third-party services for sharing presentations and PowerPoint templates.
Share a PowerPoint for Editing and Viewing via OneDrive
You can use the default sharing options, including OneDrive, to share a PowerPoint. The Share button in the top right corner enables instantly sharing your file online. To generate a link for a file not yet uploaded to OneDrive, go to Share -> Share.
You will be asked to log in with your Microsoft account to share the file via OneDrive if you are not signed in.
How to Share PowerPoint So Everyone can Edit
When generating the direct link, you can choose to enable editing for the file for online collaboration. This will enable someone to collaborate and edit the file.
How to Share PowerPoint with View-Only Privileges
Select the option via the dropdown menu to limit the file to View Only. Files limited with this privilege cannot be edited online, but the recipient can still download them.
How to Share PowerPoint with Specific People Only
There is also an option to ensure you share the file only with specific users by entering their email addresses. Otherwise, you can generate a direct link for sharing with anyone based on either editing or view-only privileges.
How to Copy PowerPoint Link for Sharing
Once you set the privileges for your file, you are instantly provided with a link based on the selected user privileges once you select Copy.
You can also instantly copy a link via the Share button to generate a direct link for the PowerPoint presentation or the current slide.
This will create a link that you can share with anyone. The link has settings based on your selected user privileges.
How to Share PowerPoint via Email
To share PowerPoint via email, you can either attach the file as an attachment or share it directly via Attach a copy option available from the PowerPoint Share button.
The service provider usually limits attachments to a certain size, such as 25 MB. In contrast, files larger than that are sometimes uploaded to a cloud-sharing service like OneDrive or Google Drive by email service. The default attachment option in PowerPoint opens the file as an attachment via a mail client like Outlook.
How to Share a PowerPoint as PDF
You can share PowerPoint files as PDFs by instantly converting them via the Share button in PowerPoint. This will create a PDF attachment for instant sharing via an email client.
You can also create a PDF file via File -> Save As, select PDF, and share it via email, instant messenger, or a cloud storage service.
How to Share a PowerPoint via Microsoft Teams
You can share your PowerPoint presentation as an attachment, present it via teams during a meeting, or use the PowerPoint Live option. You can learn about sharing your presentations using Teams from our tutorial about How to Share a PowerPoint Presentation on Microsoft Teams.
Other Methods for Sharing a PowerPoint
You can also use various third-party services or methods to share PowerPoint files.
Share a PowerPoint via SlideShare
SlideShare is a popular service for sharing presentations online. PowerPoint presentations uploaded to SlideShare can also be shared via direct link or embedded on a website.
Share a PowerPoint via Google Drive
Among the various third-party services, Google Drive is famous for supporting PowerPoint files. Making it easy to upload, edit, and share PowerPoint files online. What makes Google Drive a viable free alternative to PowerPoint and Microsoft services like OneDrive is its support for PowerPoint files.
Share a PowerPoint via USB or External Drive
Sometimes, transferring your PowerPoint file via a USB or external drive for instant sharing is best. This is commonly done when sharing files with colleagues or when you need to quickly provide the file to someone at an event to cue your presentation before your session.
Share a PowerPoint via Bluetooth
You can quickly share your PowerPoint file with a Bluetooth-connected device, such as a nearby smartphone. This, among other methods, can be particularly useful when you are short of connectivity options for file sharing and are pressed for time.
Final Words
There are various methods for sharing a PowerPoint file. Each method has its own merits. Files smaller than 25 MB are frequently shared via email. However, larger files are often shared via cloud storage services. The most commonly used cloud-based services for sharing PowerPoint files include OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, and Dropbox. Even at the enterprise level, different organizations have a preference for one or the other. For very heavy files, you can always use services like WeTransfer or opt for more conventional methods such as sharing the file via a USB, external drive, or Bluetooth.
