Export Decktype to PowerPoint and Keynote: What to Check
Practical guide to cleanly export your Decktype presentations to PowerPoint and Keynote.
Export is often the critical moment. Here is what Decktype supports today and what to verify before delivery.
Availability: PDF and PNG export are available in the current macOS app. PowerPoint (
.pptx) export is attached to the planned Pro offer; purchasing is not open yet.
What Travels Well
- Text hierarchy
- Supported chart data and structures
- Core structure and colors
Real Decktype render used as a visual reference before export
What May Need Minor Adjustments
- Fonts that are not installed on the recipient’s computer; add font files to the
.deckwhen licensing permits - Complex effects or layouts that the destination application interprets differently
- Heavy rotations or advanced effects
Recommended Pre-Export Workflow
deck validate your-deck.deckdeck regenerate your-deck.deckdeck render your-deck.deck --out preview/, then inspect every image- When PowerPoint export is available to your plan:
deck export your-deck.deck --out delivery.pptx - Open the delivered file in the exact target application and check every slide
For a font you are allowed to distribute, use deck fonts add your-deck.deck path/to/font.ttf before the final checks.
Test the export
FAQ
Does Keynote open a Decktype .pptx export?
Keynote can open .pptx files, but it may substitute fonts or reinterpret complex layouts and effects. Check the actual file in the recipient’s Keynote version before delivery.
Can I re-import an edited .pptx?
Decktype’s importer supports PowerPoint content, including a supported subset of chart structures. An imported file is not equivalent to the original template-linked .deck; inspect and validate it after import.
How do I export PDF today?
Use the current macOS application’s PDF export. PNG export is also available for image-based delivery and review.