The extension SLD3 was used by version 3 of the presentation program PowerPoint for Mac by Microsoft for Slides. Current versions of Powerpoint use the extension sldx for these types of files.
Most often resolving problems with opening SLD3 files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support SLD3 files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of SLD3 files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such 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 SLD3 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 Microsoft PowerPoint applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft PowerPoint has been installed.
Sometimes problems with opening SLD3 files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as: