PPT and PPTX are file formats that Microsoft PowerPoint uses for its presentations. PPTX is the newer version of PPT that is based on XML. Due to the support of XML, it is much easier for other programs to open the presentations with the newer PPTX format. There might be situations where you need to migrate your old PPT files to the newer PPTX format. For such cases, this article will teach you how to convert PowerPoint PPT files to PPTX format using C++.
- C++ API for Converting PPT Files to PPTX Format
- Converting PowerPoint PPT Files to PPTX Format using C++
C++ API for Converting PPT Files to PPTX Format
In order to convert PPT files to PPTX format, we will use the Aspose.Slides for C++ API. It is a robust API that allows you to create, read and modify PPT and PPTX files without needing additional software. Furthermore, the API supports converting PPT files to PPTX format. To get started, you can either install the API through NuGet or download it directly from the Downloads section.
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Slides.CppConverting PowerPoint PPT Files to PPTX Format using C++
Converting PPT files to PPTX is a breeze. In just a few lines of code, you can convert your PPT files to PPTX format. To achieve that, please follow the steps given below.
- Load the PowerPoint PPT file using the Presentation class.
- Save the PPTX file using the Presentation->Save(System::String fname, Export::SaveFormat format) method with the SaveFormat::Pptx enum value.
The following sample code shows how to convert PPT files to PPTX format using C++.
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Conclusion
In this article, you have learned how to convert PowerPoint PPT files to PPTX format using C++. The shared code snippet demonstrates how to achieve this conversion with just a few lines of code. Aspose.Slides for C++ provides many additional features for working with PowerPoint PPTX/PPT files. You can explore the API in detail by visiting the official documentation. In case of any questions, please feel free to reach us at our free support forum.
