March 7, 2005
How To Convert PowerPoint Presentations Into Flash: The Top20
PPT2Flash Top20
Why Would You Ever Want To Convert A PowerPoint Presentation Into A Flash File?
Here is a detailed list of the key advantages you would have in converting a PowerPoint presentation into a Flash file. No matter what your final goal is, a Flash-based presentation goes a long way in making your content become easily accessible, ubiquitous and easily distributable.
- Greater Accessibility
Once converted to Flash a PowerPoint presentation can be easily viewed in any Internet browser. Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Netscape, Safari, Opera, and more. As more than 98% of all browsers have already installed the Flash plug-in, you will not be required to install any special software.
- Compatibility
In Flash your Powerpoint presentation can be watched by everyone having a computer, not just by people on PCs. Macs, Linux, Solaris, HP, SGI workstations, PDAs (Pocket PCs)
and handheld PCs (with an integrated Flash player) can now all watch your PowerPoint presentation.
- Reduced Files Size
Flash conversion can reduce drastically the size of a PowerPoint presentation up to 1/10th of the original file size.
- Sound Integration
Flash files can also integrate audio tracks, including music and voice-overs.
- Display Resolution
Flash files can be played at virtually any resolution and/or screen size, making this file format the idel vehicle to distribute presentations across a large number of diversified display devices.
- Internet Distribution
Distributing Powerpoint files on the Internet for other people to see, is easier said than done. Not everyone has Powerpoint installed on his PC. But once you upload a Flash file to any server, forum, discussion group, anyone can watch it.
- Streaming
Flash files use streaming technology, which enables online viewers to start viewing the presentation without needing to wait for the entire presentation to download to their computers before playback can start.
- Basic Interaction Controls
Flash files contain optional embedded controls that allow the end user to control the playback, stop and rewinding of the presentation you create.
- More Distribution Options
Flash, for the many of the reasons listed above is also an ideal format for distributing PowerPoint presentations on CD-ROMs. It allows multi-platform compatibility while providing a lean and performing file, that can integrate audio and video and can be displayed on all kinds of different displays and resolutions.
- Email-Ready
Even if you want to send a Powerpoint file to someone else by email, converting it to Flash maybe a better option. File will be much smaller, and it will not clog your partner inbox. Plus you will be able to retain all of your transitions, animations and effects, while being sure that your recipient will be able to see the file without having to load other software (e.g.: PowerPoint Viewer 2.7 MB).
- Secure
PowerPoint files are editable by anyone else who has PowerPoint installed on their machine. Not so for Flash files which allow you to maintain a higher degree of control on your content if you wish to.
- Firewall Friendliness
Flash-based content has no problem going through firewalls as it behaves just like standard Web content.
Here are all the tools that I have been to find and verify available out there. They all allow you to convert your Powerpoint presentation into Flash.
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