Importing PowerPoint Presentations into MediaShout 7

MediaShout 7 lets you import PowerPoint files without needing PowerPoint installed. You can bring them in as images or as native MediaShout cues with full editing capability.

Watch this video below to see how easy it is to bring PowerPoint files into MediaShout 7!
 

Two Ways to Import

In MediaShout 7, click Insert and go to Import. You'll see two options:

Import PPT/PPTX as Images

This converts each slide of your PowerPoint presentation into a single image. Use this if you want a quick, static import without editing.

Import PPT/PPTX Presentation

This brings your PowerPoint presentation in as MediaShout cues with individual pages. You get full editing capability and can customize each page without needing PowerPoint.

Why Your Import Might Look Different

Depending on how your PowerPoint presentation was built, you may see differences between what you created in PowerPoint and what appears in MediaShout. This happens because PowerPoint and MediaShout render elements differently.

Common issue: Backgrounds or text colors may not match. For example, a white background might import as black, making black text unreadable.

How to Fix Rendering Issues

If colors or backgrounds don't import correctly:

1. Open the cue in MediaShout
2. Change the background to a solid color (like white)
3. The change will apply to all pages of that cue

If videos or images also have issues, simply add them directly through MediaShout instead.

Before You Import: Turn Off AutoFit in PowerPoint

To get the best results, disable AutoFit in your PowerPoint file before importing:

1. Click on any text box in your PowerPoint presentation
2. In the bottom left corner, click the AutoFit Options button
3. Select Stop to turn off AutoFit
4. Repeat for all text boxes, then import

You're Ready

No PowerPoint required. Import your presentations and edit them right in MediaShout.