If you're someone who uses Apple's Keynote app for making presentations but your colleague prefers working on a Windows PC, you might run into some issues when sharing files. The good news is that these compatibility problems can be avoided by converting your Keynote file to PowerPoint format, and this can easily be done using just an iPhone or iPad.

PowerPoint, part of Microsoft’s Office suite which dominates the Windows platform, cannot open Keynote files directly. On the other hand, Apple’s iWork apps like Keynote are only available on Apple devices. This may seem like a problem at first, but it's not really. Keynote actually supports opening PowerPoint presentations and also allows conversion from its native .key format to the .ppt format used by PowerPoint. Let’s walk through how you can convert a Keynote file to a PowerPoint presentation right from your iPhone or iPad.

How to Convert Keynote to PowerPoint on iPhone & iPad

The iOS and iPadOS version of Keynote gives you access to all your presentation files created on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or via iCloud. If you haven't already installed Keynote, do so now and then follow the steps below:

1. Open the Keynote app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Navigate through the Recents or Browse menu to locate the file you want to convert. Tap on the file to open it within the Keynote app.
3. Once the slides appear, tap the three-dot icon next to the Edit button in the top-right corner to see more options.
4. From the options presented, select “Export.” See the example in the image below.
5. In the export menu, choose the file format you’d like to use. Select “PowerPoint” to begin the conversion process.
6. Wait briefly while the conversion takes place — this usually takes just a few seconds.
7. After the conversion completes, the iOS share sheet will automatically appear. You can use this to send the file via AirDrop, Email, Messages, or any social media app. Alternatively, save the file locally by selecting “Save to Files” at the bottom of the share menu.

That’s it! You’ve now successfully converted a Keynote file into a PowerPoint presentation, which can be opened without issues on a Windows computer.

Even though Apple's Keynote and other iWork apps can read Office documents natively, it’s unclear why Microsoft hasn’t yet added official support for Apple's formats in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. For now, our recommendation is to stick with the PowerPoint format if multiple people will be collaborating on a presentation, as Keynote has no trouble opening those.

Keep in mind that this isn’t the only way to convert Keynote files to PowerPoint. If installing the Keynote app feels inconvenient, you can use online tools like CloudConvert to convert .key files to .ppt or .pptx formats. Or, if you’re using a Mac, you can learn how to save .key files as .pptx directly from the Keynote app on macOS.

Another option is to have the recipient access your Keynote presentation through iCloud.com on their Windows device. All they’ll need is a web browser and an Apple ID to view your file. They can even convert it to PowerPoint format and download it if they prefer editing in PowerPoint later.

We hope these methods help you overcome any compatibility hurdles. What are your thoughts on the lack of support for Keynote files in PowerPoint? Do you believe Apple should bring the iWork suite to Windows? Are there other simple ways you know of to convert Keynote to PowerPoint? Feel free to leave your comments and share your insights below.

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