Created Photo Slideshow with macOS Keynote but want Slideshow presented in Powerpoint 16.107.1

Douglas Ratcliffe 0 Reputation points
2026-03-20T18:13:47.84+00:00

I have created a photo slideshow consisting of 153 photos by the macOS Keynote app, version 15.1.1.

I would like to export the slideshow from Keynote to Powerpoint, ver 16.107.1. I would then like to download the newly created Powerpoint slideshow to a USB jump drive and run this presentation from a Sony XBR65X850C 4K LED Television.

This presentation will be to a crowd of 30 at my and my wife's 50th Anniversary celebration.

I am in a tight spot since I have never used either the Keynote, Powerpoint apps, or the Sony TV before. As a reminder, I have already created the photo slides that I plan to present.

I would very much appreciate a checklist to accomplish this task. I don't want to disappoint my wife. Always remember "Happy wife, happy life.

Thank You

Drat

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | Other | MacOS
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    2026-03-20T18:14:05.8666667+00:00

    Below is a practical checklist using PowerPoint on Mac and a USB drive, based on what is supported.

    1. Get the slideshow into PowerPoint

    Keynote → PowerPoint export is done in Keynote (Apple app), which is outside the provided context. Once a .pptx file exists on the Mac, continue with the steps below.

    2. Decide how the TV will play the show

    Most TVs (including many Sony models) play photos or videos from USB, not full PowerPoint files. The safest approach is to turn the PowerPoint slideshow into either:

    • A video file (recommended), or
    • A set of picture files (one per slide), or
    • A PDF (if the TV or a connected device can open PDFs).

    3. Export the PowerPoint slideshow as a video (best for TVs)

    In PowerPoint 16.x for Mac (Microsoft 365 or newer PowerPoint for Mac):

    1. Open the .pptx in PowerPoint on the Mac.
    2. Select File > Export.
    3. In File Format, choose a video format such as MP4.
    4. Choose the compression type (for example, MP4 with HEVC if available).
    5. Optionally select Make background transparent if needed.
    6. Under video quality, choose:
      • Presentation Quality (highest quality, largest file), or
      • Internet Quality, or
      • Low Quality (smallest file).
    7. If slide timings or narrations were recorded and should be used, check Use Recorded Timings and Narrations. Otherwise, set how many seconds each slide should appear.
    8. Click Export and wait for the video file to be created.

    Result: A single video file that can usually be played directly by the TV from USB.

    4. Alternative: Export slides as pictures

    If the TV handles photos from USB but not video well, export each slide as an image:

    1. In PowerPoint on Mac, select File > Export.
    2. In File Format, choose JPEG or PNG.
    3. Choose Save Every Slide (so all 153 slides are exported).
    4. Optionally set Width and Height for the images.
    5. Complete the export.

    Result: A folder of image files (one per slide). These can be shown as a slideshow using the TV’s photo-viewing feature. Note that transitions, animations, movies, and audio are removed when exporting as pictures.

    5. Alternative: Export as PDF

    If a connected device (like a laptop) will be used with the TV and can open PDFs:

    1. In PowerPoint on Mac, select File > Export.
    2. In File Format, choose PDF.
    3. Export and then open the PDF on the device connected to the TV.

    6. Copy the result to a USB flash drive

    On macOS:

    1. Insert the USB flash drive into the Mac.
    2. In Finder, open the folder where the exported video, images, or PDF was saved.
    3. Drag the exported file(s) onto the USB drive in Finder.
    4. Eject the USB drive safely from the Mac.

    Note: PowerPoint for macOS does not have the “Package for CD” feature; all media is embedded in the .pptx by default, so exporting to video/pictures/PDF and copying to USB is sufficient.

    7. Test on the TV before the event

    1. Plug the USB drive into the Sony TV.
    2. Use the TV remote to open the Media, Photos, or Videos section (name varies by model).
    3. Locate the USB drive and select:
      • The video file to play continuously, or
      • The folder of images and start a slideshow, or
      • Use a connected device (laptop/iPad) to open the PDF or PowerPoint and mirror to the TV.
    4. Confirm that the slideshow plays through all 153 photos smoothly.

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  2. John Korchok 236K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-03-20T18:20:54.8033333+00:00

    As the bot has explained, a TV cannot show a PowerPoint (nor a Keynote) presentation without hooking up a computer or other device to run the show..

    I would skip PowerPoint and just export a video of your presentation from Keynote. Or if your TV have a slide show utility, you could export each slide from Keynote and a picture, then show the sequence on the TV.

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