Presentation Glossary
Simple, clear explanations of file formats and presentation terms you will actually use.
PPTX
The modern PowerPoint file format used by Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 and later.
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PDF
A universal file format that preserves document layout across all devices and operating systems.
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PPT vs PPTX vs PDF
Three common presentation file formats with different strengths for editing, sharing, and compatibility.
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Slide Aspect Ratio
The proportional relationship between a slide's width and height, most commonly 16:9 (widescreen) or 4:3 (standard).
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Image Compression
The process of reducing image file size by removing unnecessary data, either with or without visible quality loss.
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Image-Based PPTX
A PowerPoint file where each slide contains a full-page image instead of editable text, shapes, and objects.
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