Open POT files

  • Full name
    Microsoft PowerPoint 97 To 2003 Template Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a POT file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a POT file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your POT file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is POT file?

Files with the extension POT contain a template, ie a template for a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. These files contain various formatting information, such as fonts and sizes, images and colors, and texts can also be included. They can be used to create multiple presentations with the ending ppt, all using the same style.

More info

Microsoft supplies some templates with PowerPoint, but many templates are also available for free or available for purchase.

The POT files are used by versions 97 to 2003 of Microsoft Powerpoint. The newer versions as of 2007 use the extension potx for their template files.

Programs which can open a POT file

How to open file with POT extension?

In order to open a file with POT extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening POT file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with POT files, follow the instructions below.
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Install PowerPoint or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening POT files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support POT files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of POT files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set PowerPoint as the default program for opening POT files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate POT files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the PowerPoint applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where PowerPoint has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with POT files

Sometimes problems with opening POT files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • POT files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open POT files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • POT file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

Possible conversions of POT file

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