
Can I create Powerpoint slides on my PC and play them on a DVD player?Dave, I'd like to know if there's a program available that will let me create a document on the computer and save it to a DVD-ROM disk so that it's playable on a DVD machine? I created a Powerpoint document and saved it on a DVD, but it won't play on my DVD machine, the unit only plays the music. Thank you. After casting a rather wide net for this particular question, I found a couple of programs that looked interesting and claimed to do what you're asking. Description: PowerPoint DVD Burner is a very simple yet practical tool to turn your Powerpoint files to DVDs or miniDVDs (MiniDVD is a regular CD that has DVD files in it. You can burn a miniDVD just with a regular CD and a common CD burner) and view them on your TV, complete with background image or color, background music, and selection menu. With this program, you don't have to have a computer to do your presentations with your Powerpoint files. Just a TV and a DVD player will do the job perfectly. Description: Wondershare PPT2DVD (formerly as PowerPoint2DVD) enables you to burn PowerPoint presentations to DVD/MiniDVD with flexible DVD Menus and view them on TV, complete with the original PowerPoint elements such as animations, transitions, inner hyperlinks, sound and movie clips. It also enables you to control the playback such as "Next slide, Previous slide" with a DVD remote control. With PPT2DVD, you can even convert PowerPoint slide shows to MPEG/WMV/AVI videos and put them on YouTube or web pages within the social networking for online sharing. File Size: 6.60M If you enter some simple keywords into your favorite search engine you'll find these two programs and many more to choose from. For instance, I used: powerpoint to dvd, powerpoint dvd, power point to dvd, convert powerpoint to dvd, powerpoint to dvd software, powerpoint to vid You can also check out the site PowerPoint to DVD or visit Burnworld to find more solutions, and a host of other information on burning DVD's. Thanks to Larry Royal for his help with this.
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Never miss another useful Q&A article again! Subscribe to AskDaveTaylor with Google Reader. Maybe is not the same but there are several programs which can create presentations similar to PP, on VCD, MPEG or DVD format. I've been using DVD PixPlay. The problem is that a 2MB PP is converted to a 60 - 80 Mb Mpeg file - but of course you can burn it and view it on you DVD player. Posted by: Andres Sanchez at May 29, 2005 4:09 AMHi Dave, What about doing the same thing in Mac OS X? Thanks David Posted by: David Voo at May 31, 2005 4:20 PMNot entirely sure about that, David. Versiontracker lists a number of matches to "powerpoint" but none when you search for "powerpoint" and "dvd" simultaneously. Posted by: Dave Taylor at June 2, 2005 6:17 AMNot entirely sure about that, David. Versiontracker lists a number of matches to "powerpoint" but none when you search for "powerpoint" and "dvd" simultaneously. Posted by: Dave Taylor at June 2, 2005 6:17 AMi have had a hard time getting power point to burn to dvd, even with the programs that say that is what they do. is there a better program i can formulate presentations in that convert to dvd easier and faster than power point? thanks! Posted by: cliff at June 8, 2005 8:03 PMSorry to hear it's not an easy process. Since I haven't actually tried it myself, I can't offer more advice or suggestions, but perhaps someone else in our online community can share some ideas of their own? Posted by: Dave Taylor at June 9, 2005 3:54 AMHi, thanks If somebody want to create PowerPoint to DVD, PPT2DVD(fomerly as PowerPoint2DVD) maybe a good software choice. Posted by: lux at September 9, 2005 3:40 AMYou can try SameShow PowerPoint to Flash Converter, it's also a practical way to preserve and distribute PowerPoint Presentation. 1. Build a simple PowerPoint. 2. Use SameShow to customize and highlight your presentation, make it more interactive and attractive. 3. Publish to Flash file, which you can publish for Web, view as EXE, package for CD. As Simple As 1. 2 . 3 Posted by: SusanZheng at October 9, 2005 7:26 AM
Posted by: susanzheng at October 9, 2005 7:35 AM
Please let me know if any powerpoint to dvd convertor softwares are any good? I've read that some are not reliable. What I need is to convert my powerpoint slides to dvd and imptly, the sound files (wav) which are embedded in the slides must come out as timed in the slideshow. Is this possible? Posted by: Michelle at May 9, 2006 2:03 AMHi Dave Thanks Posted by: Iraj at May 17, 2006 10:48 AMI set up a powerpoint presentation that includes 1 midi file and 2 mp3 files, all set and timed to play at certain points on the slide show. I would like to put this on DVD so it can be played on a television through a DVD player. Will one of the products you have mentioned (PPT to DVD) work for this? also 1. How do I get the music files to play? Do I need to burn them to the DVD seperately? Thank you for any help you can provide Helene Posted by: Helene at June 6, 2006 6:49 AMConvert powerpoint to flash:PPT2Flash Standard is a good choose. 1. Reduced Size and Email Ready feature Download PPT2Flash Standard from: Posted by: cooline18 at July 7, 2006 1:16 AMBy converting PPT to Flash using the software you recommended, will I then be able to still save the file on a DVD? I want to be able to not only pop the presentation into a DVD player and play it from teh DVD player to the TV, but I also want to make copies for family members. This is a slide show presentation that I did on PPT for my dad's 70th birthday...that includes 1 midi file and 2 mp3 files that are set to play at certain points in the presentation.. Posted by: Helene Carson at July 21, 2006 5:41 PMHelene, The tool PPT to DVD might be a great help to you, and you can find it at www.ppt-to-dvd.com Posted by: cooline18 at July 23, 2006 7:37 AMI have just bought Secord hand Dell PC,P4 make Do any of these provide a IDVD like DVD where the slides stays up FOREVER or until you hit the Next or Prev chapter on the DVD player remote? I want real powerpoint control so when I give a presentation I don't have to wait for the slide to change or find that it changed when I was not done talking to the slide up. Posted by: Keith at November 10, 2006 9:56 AMWith ref. to converting Powerpoint presentations to play on a home DVD player I have been work'g on that one for a 1 1/2 yrs. when finally a break thru. Nothing out there works, (there all junk). This applies for the conversions available on the Net, which are incomplete leaving off segments of impeded video, music or special effects. Here is the trick: You first have to covert your PPT presentation to play on Real Player. (This means you have the Real Player icon vice the PPT icon). From there you can easily convert it to MPEG using Nero and saving it to a disk to play on your home DVD player. (Nero won't take PPT presentations!!!). (One suggestion: If you are inserting video into your PPT I strongly suggest you use: DVD+R DL. These babies are expensive but you can get them for less then 2$ on the Net). If you need help: insights@basicisp.net Robt Do you have any comments about PresentersoftMediaEasy? I am a real novice with computers but do know PowerPont. WE travel a lot and I like to make slides shows for friends and family. would like to be able to play them through the TV without losing all he whistles and bells offered by PowerPoint. Your insights email doesn't work for me. Will appreciate any help you are willing to give me. Thanks Dave. Judy Hohl Posted by: Judy Hohl at January 24, 2007 1:57 PMRobert: regarding converting Powerpoint Slide Show to DVD via Real Player, can you be more specific, please, as how to do this? I have just put together my first Power Point Slide Show, totalling 260 slides. Blood, sweat and tears have gone into this and it's now looking good with music and slide transitions, etc.. However, it is really frustrating, because I would have thought it would have been a simple matter to transfer this to DVD. I've downloaded the Powerpoint to DVD software, but, although it goes through the motions of converting, I don't seem able to burn it to DVD. Posted by: Douglas at April 16, 2007 9:01 AMI use VideoPPT to convert my powerpoint presentation to video videoppt.com Robert, Dave...or anyone else out there who may be able to help...I have created a PPT presentation that I would like to be able to play on dvd. I have downloaded many different versions of converters...PPT2DVD, DVD Presenter and a couple others I can't remember off the top of my head. I have converted to mpeg1, mpeg2, mwv, etc and have been able to burn them successfully onto a cd/dvd...BUT...they will only play on the computer. I have burned them with Nero and Wondershare...I have burned as a miniDVD, and iso. I have burned on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R. I have tried different DVD players. What am I missing?? I follow all directions to a T...but I can't get them to play in a DVD player...any suggestions? I'm on a deadline to get my PPT on DVD. I have Powerpoint 2003. I am SOOOO stumped and SOOOO frustrated. If anyone has a solution please email me at how2ppt2dvd@aol.com. Posted by: Jeannie at August 30, 2007 8:57 AMjust explor: http://www.dvd-ppt-slideshow.com Posted by: Apriz at September 10, 2007 12:57 AMCan I create Powerpoint slides on my PC and play them on a DVD player? There is another way but it's really bad...just make your presentation and save the slides as gifs then use windows movie maker and add the gifs there into the program and place each one in order....then just add the audio you want using the program and export it as video....just use your dvd burning software to burn it as dvd wekekkekekekkeke Posted by: Luis at October 9, 2007 1:15 PMI have a client who is also wanting a PP Presentation on DVD so the cutomers who do not have a computer can view them on their TV. I have seen many helpful ideas on here, but I am a true dummy on that topic. Any surefire instructions, programs, and tips would be sooo helpful. Have a heart :) Its Christmas! Posted by: Melissa at December 5, 2007 11:18 AMwe are a unique nonprofit trying to put the power point onto the DVD for a fundraiser and did it with software from Beijing, however the words on black background are shaky? Can you help with even a phone call 715 859 6670? Becky Posted by: becky lundeen at December 31, 2007 1:08 PMThanks Dave! Your article is really helpful. I've tried 5 powerpoint to dvd conversion tools. Wondershare ppt2dvd is a good choice. I created a PPT presentation that included over 100 audio clips, I tried the demo of wondershare ppt2dvd and it worked seamlessly the first time - even without reading the directions! So, I bought the product and it worked flawlessly. Thanks guys! Posted by: Alex Adam at January 9, 2008 2:14 AMI purchased Moyea ppt to dvd and it worked great the first time. Posted by: Drema at March 7, 2008 12:24 PMI had a friend ask me the same question today and I found this site. But after finding out that the programs were in the $100 range I tried to find another cheaper solution, and I think I found a good one. Most computers now come with DVD burners, and they also come with software (Like Roxio or Nero) to use those DVD burners. So, just save your PowerPoint Presentation using File-Save As... and save it as a .JPG This will export each slide as a separate jpg file. Using these files, you can create a photo slideshow with most DVD burning programs and add your own sound, loops and all kinds of stuff, and it's all included in the software you got with your computer to begin with! Posted by: Robrown at May 30, 2008 3:16 PMI tried the trail version of wondershare ppt to dvd,it is an excellent ppt to dvd converter. Posted by: synthia at July 23, 2008 8:55 PMYou can have a try at Acoolsoft PPT2DVD. More information: PPTonTV provides 2 options for user's different needs. Their personal version only $59, I think is cost effective for personal use. I also use wondershare ppt to dvd, it is great. Posted by: baldwin at September 18, 2008 8:17 AMjust go to google search "flash video soft" for get more ppt to video tools, like PPT to Video, PPT to Apple TV, PPT to WMV, PPT to MPEG, then you can burn them to dvd with Roxio or Nero, you will pay less money for ppt to dvd Posted by: adabbiedav at September 18, 2008 7:16 PMI was able to convert a powerpoint into a dvd without any other system but Nero. Although I need to be able to have a windows media video file and a powerpoint all burned onto one dvd and played in the order of the powerpoint slides. Is there a system I can use? Posted by: Caryn at September 24, 2008 4:52 PMI would really like to thank you. This works amazing! Posted by: lewis at October 7, 2008 11:35 PMOnce a dvd is created from a PPT, is it possible to covert the dvd back to PPT? If yes, How? Thanks Posted by: Obaid at November 12, 2008 9:31 AMa list of power point presentation Posted by: Popescu Cezar at November 20, 2008 2:17 AMNice,thanks dave. 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