Slidecrew accepts PowerPoint and PDF files for presentations and ePosters, with standalone video and images also supported for presentations. ePosters can use standalone video. Apple Keynote files are available for presentations when enabled for the event.
Short answer: For most presentation and ePoster uploads, use PowerPoint or PDF. Presentations can also use standalone video and images; ePosters can use standalone video. Keynote files are available for presentations when the organiser enables them in the Upload page settings. One ePoster can contain multiple files, which Slidecrew stitches together during processing.
Which file types can I use for a presentation?
Slidecrew supports PowerPoint, PDF, Apple Keynote when enabled, standalone video and standalone images for presentations. The supported types are:
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| PowerPoint | .ppt and .pptx. This is the most common format. |
| Fully supported | |
| Video | Supported as an embedded presentation element or as a standalone file |
| Images | Supported as standalone files or as an embedded presentation element |
| Apple Keynote | Disabled by default. Enable it in the Upload page settings if needed. |
The file formats and extensions are:
| Format | Extension | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPoint | .pptx, .ppt | Primary format. Full support for animations, embedded video, and audio |
| Fully supported. Opens in the Slidecrew custom PDF viewer on room devices | ||
| Apple Keynote | .key | Disabled by default. Enable per event in Upload page settings |
| Video (standalone) | .mp4 and others | Supported as a standalone file. Slidecrew converts uploaded video to MP4 automatically. |
| Image (standalone) | .jpg, .png and others | Supported as a standalone file |
Which file types can I use for an ePoster?
An ePoster can use PowerPoint, PDF or a standalone video file. Slidecrew preserves PowerPoint animations, embedded video and audio during conversion:
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| PowerPoint | Animations, embedded video, and audio are preserved during conversion |
| Fully supported | |
| Video | Supported as a standalone file |
The ePoster file listing also notes when a video is standalone:
| Format | Notes |
|---|---|
| PowerPoint | Animations, embedded video, and audio are preserved during conversion |
| Fully supported | |
| Video (standalone) | Supported as a standalone ePoster file |
You can combine multiple files into one ePoster. Slidecrew stitches them together during processing.
How do I enable Apple Keynote uploads?
Apple Keynote is disabled by default. An organiser can enable it for an event in the Upload page settings. Speakers should check with their organiser before uploading a Keynote file.
What if my video format is not listed?
Slidecrew converts uploaded video to MP4. For an upload problem, see Why is my speaker file upload not working?.
Related guides
- How do I upload or replace a presentation file for a speaker in the portal? → upload or replace a presentation file
- How do I set up the Speaker Upload Page and an upload deadline? → set the event’s upload options, including Keynote
- How do I set up and manage ePosters in the portal? → set up and manage ePosters