{"id":27184,"date":"2020-01-09T00:53:27","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=27184"},"modified":"2025-02-04T18:33:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T18:33:42","slug":"tips-to-recover-deleted-or-unsaved-presentation-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-powerpoint-files.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Deleted or Unsaved PowerPoint File"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your computer crashed before you could save your lost PPT file, PowerPoint unexpectedly closed, or you accidentally deleted the wrong file, you&#8217;re in the right place. There are multiple ways to recover deleted PowerPoint slides from built\u2010in recovery features to specialized tools that can recover PPT files. We&#8217;ll guide you through step\u2010by\u2010step solutions that work on any device\u2014PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android\u2014so you can get your important work back.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_you_recover_deleted_powerpoint_files\"><\/span>Can You Recover Deleted PowerPoint Files?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>There are many possible fixes to assist you in restoring your lost PPTX files. Go through the table below for an overview of available recovery methods:<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table_wrapper table_heading\"><p><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Scenario<\/td>\r\n<td>Solutions<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1. The PowerPoint presentation file was accidentally deleted<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#disk-drill\">Use an advanced tool<\/a> for permanently deleted PPT files &#x2705;<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Use <a href=\"#windows_file_recovery\">Windows File Recovery<\/a> for basic, command-line recovery \u2013 Check your <a href=\"#recycle_bin\">Recycle Bin \/ Trash<\/a> (if it\u2019s not emptied yet)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2. I closed PowerPoint and forgot to save my file<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Use <a href=\"#Auto_Recovery\">AutoRecover<\/a>, a built-in PowerPoint feature that automatically saves versions every few minutes<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#unsaved\">Access PowerPoint&#8217;s special folder<\/a> with unsaved presentation backups<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#temp\">Search Windows temporary files<\/a> for PowerPoint autosave backups<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3. I lost my PowerPoint progress because of a crash and need to recover the unsaved data<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Check <a href=\"#unsaved\">PowerPoint&#8217;s list of recently accessed presentations<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#unsaved\">Restore the last auto-saved version<\/a> before the crash<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#unsaved\">Find backup copies of presentations<\/a> that weren&#8217;t saved<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#temp\">Look for temporary PowerPoint files<\/a> created during your session<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4. My flash drive\/hard drive got corrupted and I can\u2019t access the PPT file on it now.<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>You can recover PPT files from the storage you can\u2019t access <a href=\"#disk-drill\">using data recovery software<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5. I accidentally formatted a USB drive\/HDD with a PPT file on it.<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Use <a href=\"#disk-drill\">data recovery software<\/a> immediately to scan for files before new data overwrites them.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Try <a href=\"#windows_file_recovery\">Windows File Recovery<\/a>, a free Microsoft tool for formatted drive recovery<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/div>\r\n<p>While these solutions can be convenient, it is also important to keep certain practices in mind while working on your PPTX file. A few tips and tricks that can be helpful in data-loss situations are:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x274c; If your device crashes or you want to retrieve your file, avoid writing new data to that drive. It can lead to complications while restoring the desired file.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x23e9; Start the data recovery process as soon as you can. The longer you wait before getting the file back, the lower your chance of success becomes.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4af; Try the most sure-shot method of file recovery first to increase the possibility of successful recovery and prevent permanent file damage.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Being mindful of these pointers can help avoid severe data loss and make the recovery process quite efficient.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_powerpoint_ppt_pptx_files_with_software\"><\/span>How to Recover PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX) Files With Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Data recovery software offers the most comprehensive solution for retrieving lost PowerPoint presentations, whether they&#8217;ve been accidentally deleted, corrupted, or lost due to drive formatting. We\u2019ll cover two options: Disk Drill, a third-party solution that\u2019s both easy to use and capable of delivering excellent results, and Microsoft&#8217;s Windows File Recovery utility, which is completely free but runs in the command line and has more limited capabilities.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"way_1_recover_powerpoint_files_using_disk_drill\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Way 1:<\/span> <span id=\"disk-drill\">Recover PowerPoint Files Using Disk Drill<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Disk Drill is the best choice for the recovery of deleted or unsaved PowerPoint files because it supports all PowerPoint file formats, including PPT, PPTX, POTX (templates), PPTM (macro-enabled), and POTM files.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4c4; What\u2019s more, Disk Drill can preview PowerPoint files directly in its interface, so you can verify the content before recovery. It also has convenient file type filters and a search feature that make it very easy to find our missing PowerPoint files among more than 400 different file formats that Disk Drill can recover.<\/div>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s how to recover deleted PowerPoint files using Disk Drill:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/download.html\">Download<\/a> and install Disk Drill on your computer. Avoid installing it on the storage device where your deleted or unsaved PowerPoint files were last seen to avoid overwriting them. <img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46353 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/install-disk-drill-5.jpg\" alt=\"Install Disk Drill on your Windows device\" width=\"1891\" height=\"1178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/install-disk-drill-5.jpg 1891w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/install-disk-drill-5-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/install-disk-drill-5-500x311.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/install-disk-drill-5-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/install-disk-drill-5-1536x957.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1891px) 100vw, 1891px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Launch Disk Drill and select the drive or the storage device from which you want to recover your PowerPoint files. Then, click on <b>Search for Lost Data<\/b>. <img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46365 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-for-scan.jpg\" alt=\"selecting the disk from Disk drill\" width=\"2751\" height=\"1562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-for-scan.jpg 2751w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-for-scan-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-for-scan-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-for-scan-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-for-scan-1536x872.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-for-scan-2048x1163.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2751px) 100vw, 2751px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Give Disk Drill the time it needs to finish the scan or click the <b>Review found items<\/b> button to see found files immediately while scanning continues in the background.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Analyze the scan results and look for your PowerPoint files. We recommend clicking the File Type filter and selecting your presentation format (such as PPTX or PPT). You can then click on individual found presentation files to preview them. <img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46358 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-pptx-file.jpg\" alt=\"selecting files for recovery in Disk Drill\" width=\"2751\" height=\"1562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-pptx-file.jpg 2751w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-pptx-file-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-pptx-file-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-pptx-file-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-pptx-file-1536x872.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-pptx-file-2048x1163.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2751px) 100vw, 2751px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Now, select the PPT\/PPTX file you want to restore using the checkboxes to the left of the file names and click <b>Recover<\/b>. Finally, select a suitable recovery location and click <b>Next<\/b>. <img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46362 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-destination.jpg\" alt=\"saving recovered files on Disk Drill\" width=\"2751\" height=\"1562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-destination.jpg 2751w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-destination-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-destination-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-destination-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-destination-1536x872.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-destination-2048x1163.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2751px) 100vw, 2751px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f530; The free version of Disk Drill lets you scan and preview unlimited PowerPoint files. On Windows, you can also recover up to 100 MB at no charge, which will suffice for several text-heavy decks or a media-light presentation. If your case exceeds the limit, a PRO license unlocks unlimited recovery.<\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"way_2_recover_ppt_files_using_windows_file_recovery\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Way 2:<\/span> <span id=\"windows_file_recovery\">Recover PPT Files Using Windows File Recovery<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Another option for PowerPoint recovery available to Windows users is Windows File Recovery, Microsoft&#8217;s free command-line utility.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f514; While it can recover PowerPoint files, its command-line interface makes it significantly more challenging to use compared to Disk Drill because it requires users to manually type precise commands to recover files, without the ability to preview presentations before recovery or filter through different file types.<\/div>\r\n<p>Despite these limitations, it can be a useful free option for tech-savvy users who are comfortable working with command-line interfaces.<\/p>\r\n<p>To recover deleted PPT or PPTX files using Windows File Recovery, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Download Windows File Recovery from the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/detail\/9n26s50ln705?hl=en-US&amp;gl=US\">Microsoft Store<\/a> and install it on your PC.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Launch Windows File Recovery as an administrator.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once the Command Prompt window opens, enter the command in the following format:<br \/>\r\n<code>winfr source-drive: destination-drive: [\/mode] [\/switches]<\/code><\/li>\r\n\t<li>You need to specify a mode in the format mentioned above, according to what\u2019s suitable for your file system. You can use two basic modes to recover files: Regular and Extensive.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You can also mention any specific file extensions according to the files you wish to retrieve. For instance, enter a similar command to retrieve PPT, PPTX files:<br \/>\r\n<code>winfr C: E: \/extensive \/n *.ppt \/n *.pptx<\/code><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-53025 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/winfr-powershell.jpg\" alt=\"winfr recovery command\" width=\"2484\" height=\"1474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/winfr-powershell.jpg 2484w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/winfr-powershell-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/winfr-powershell-500x297.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/winfr-powershell-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/winfr-powershell-1536x911.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/winfr-powershell-2048x1215.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2484px) 100vw, 2484px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Note that the source and destination drives must be different. After you\u2019ve entered, Microsoft automatically creates a recovery folder on the destination drive.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Now, enter <kbd>Y<\/kbd> to start the recovery operation. This may take some time, depending on the size of your source drive, and your recovered files will be saved on the destination drive. <img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46370 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-file-recovery-pptx.jpg\" alt=\"recover PPT, PPTX files with Windows File Recovery\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-file-recovery-pptx.jpg 2100w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-file-recovery-pptx-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-file-recovery-pptx-500x293.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-file-recovery-pptx-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-file-recovery-pptx-1536x901.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-file-recovery-pptx-2048x1201.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2 id=\"recycle_bin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_ppt_pptx_files_from_windows_recycle_bin_and_mac_trash\"><\/span>Recover PPT, PPTX Files From Windows Recycle Bin and Mac Trash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you wish to retrieve your deleted PPT or PPTX files, there\u2019s a simple solution to help you get them back. You can use the Windows Recycle Bin or Mac Trash to restore your files to their original location.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x2705; Both these folders in your system temporarily store your deleted files, making it easy to recover your data without much effort.<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_powerpoint_files_from_the_windows_recycle_bin\"><\/span>Recover PowerPoint files from the Windows Recycle Bin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>When you delete a PowerPoint file on Windows, the file is moved to the Recycle Bin. It then stays in the Recycle Bin until you either manually empty it or the bin reaches its size limit (typically 5-10% of your drive space).<\/p>\r\n<p>To recover your PowerPoint file from the Recycle Bin, you need to:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Click on the <b>Recycle Bin<\/b> icon on your computer\u2019s desktop. <img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46355 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin.jpg\" alt=\"recycle bin on desktop\" width=\"1608\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin.jpg 1608w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-1536x856.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1608px) 100vw, 1608px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once you\u2019ve opened the folder, find and select the PPT or PPTX file you wish to recover.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Right-click on the file you\u2019ve chosen and select the <b>Restore<\/b> option to send the file back to its original location. <img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46363 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-file.jpg\" alt=\"file restoration from the recycle bin\" width=\"1966\" height=\"1288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-file.jpg 1966w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-file-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-file-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-file-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-file-1536x1006.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1966px) 100vw, 1966px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; If you&#8217;ve emptied the Recycle Bin or can&#8217;t find your presentation there, you might still be able to recover your files using data recovery software like Disk Drill, which can scan your drive for deleted PowerPoint files <a href=\"\/howto\/recover-files-from-recycle-bin-after-empty.html\">even after the Recycle Bin has been emptied<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_powerpoint_files_from_mac_trash\"><\/span>Recover PowerPoint Files From Mac Trash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Like Windows Recycle Bin, the Mac Trash is a temporary storage location for deleted files. When you delete a PowerPoint presentation on macOS, it&#8217;s held in the Trash until you manually empty it or until 30 days have passed (if the \u201cRemove items from the Trash after 30 days\u201d option is enabled). Follow these simple steps to recover your PowerPoint presentation from Trash:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Go to the <b>Trash<\/b> icon on the dock of your Mac. <img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46357 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin.jpg\" alt=\"accessing the trash folder on mac\" width=\"1474\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin.jpg 1474w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin-500x136.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin-768x209.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1474px) 100vw, 1474px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once opened, find and select the PPT or PPTX file you wish to recover.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Either drag and drop the chosen file to another folder or right-click and select the <b>Put Back<\/b> option to restore it to its original location. <img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46359 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-pptx.jpg\" alt=\"using the put back option on mac\" width=\"1974\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-pptx.jpg 1974w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-pptx-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-pptx-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-pptx-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-pptx-1536x853.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1974px) 100vw, 1974px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">\r\n<p>&#x1f4a1; Already emptied your Trash? Professional recovery tools like Disk Drill can often find and restore your PowerPoint presentations by performing a deep scan of your storage device even after the Trash has been cleared.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"temp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_ppt_pptx_files_from_your_temporary_files_folder\"><\/span>Recover PPT, PPTX Files From Your Temporary Files Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Another method that you can use to retrieve your unsaved PPT or PPTX files is through the temporary files folder. Windows stores temporary files from various applications in this folder. Here\u2019s the path to the temporary files folder:<\/p>\r\n<p><code>C:\\Users\\USERNAME\\AppData\\Local\\Temp<\/code><\/p>\r\n<p>Follow these steps to recover your lost or unsaved PPT\/PPTX files from the temporary folder:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> and type in <b>%temp%<\/b> in the Run prompt. <img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46369 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-temp-folder.jpg\" alt=\"open temp folder\" width=\"1845\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-temp-folder.jpg 1845w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-temp-folder-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-temp-folder-500x210.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-temp-folder-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/run-temp-folder-1536x646.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1845px) 100vw, 1845px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once the folder opens in File Explorer, narrow down your search by filtering for the following extensions: <code>*.pptx, *.ppt, ppt*.tmp<\/code>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If the presentation is located within the temporary files folder, it should appear in the results and can be recovered. <img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46368 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-pptx-file-in-temp-folder.jpg\" alt=\"find your presentation\" width=\"2152\" height=\"1195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-pptx-file-in-temp-folder.jpg 2152w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-pptx-file-in-temp-folder-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-pptx-file-in-temp-folder-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-pptx-file-in-temp-folder-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-pptx-file-in-temp-folder-1536x853.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-pptx-file-in-temp-folder-2048x1137.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2152px) 100vw, 2152px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2 id=\"backup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_ppt_pptx_file_from_the_backups\"><\/span>Recover PPT, PPTX File From the Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Both Windows and Mac offer built-in backup tools that can be your safety net for recovering PowerPoint presentations\u2014if you&#8217;ve set them up before losing your files (unlike data recovery software, which can help even without prior setup).<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x2139;&#xfe0f; Once set up, these backup tools (File History on Windows and Time Machine on Mac) automatically save incremental copies of certain locations and all files present in them, letting you restore presentations from specific points in time.<\/div>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s go through both options one by one.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_powerpoint_files_using_windows_file_history\"><\/span>Recover PowerPoint Files Using Windows File History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>By default, Windows File History backs up files stored in your Libraries, Desktop, Contacts, and Favorites folders. If you have enabled File History, you can recover your PowerPoint files through these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Windows menu and type in <b>File History<\/b>. This will open the Control Panel.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46352 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-file-history.jpg\" alt=\"accessing file history on windows\" width=\"2258\" height=\"1663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-file-history.jpg 2258w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-file-history-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-file-history-500x368.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-file-history-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-file-history-1536x1131.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/find-file-history-2048x1508.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2258px) 100vw, 2258px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Make sure you have turned on File History. If not, select an internal or external drive to back up your information and turn it on.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click on the <b>Restore personal files<\/b> option.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46351 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files.jpg\" alt=\"recovering files using windows history\" width=\"1993\" height=\"1062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files.jpg 1993w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-500x266.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1536x818.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1993px) 100vw, 1993px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Browse through available backups and locate the PPT or PPTX file you want to recover.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once you\u2019ve found your file, click on the green <b>Recover<\/b> button at the bottom. Your file will be restored to its original location.<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46364\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-from-file-hitory.jpg\" alt=\"pressing the recover button in file history\" width=\"1588\" height=\"970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-from-file-hitory.jpg 1588w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-from-file-hitory-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-from-file-hitory-500x305.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-from-file-hitory-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-pptx-from-file-hitory-1536x938.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1588px) 100vw, 1588px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recovering_files_using_mac_time_machine\"><\/span>Recovering Files Using Mac Time Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>When enabled, Time Machine backs up the entire internal system drive, so you should be able to recover your lost PowerPoint presentations if they were stored on it:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open Spotlight (press <kbd>Command<\/kbd> + <kbd>Spacebar<\/kbd>), then type in <b>Time Machine<\/b>.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40932 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/time-machine-spotlight-search-1.jpg\" alt=\"spotlight searching for time machine\" width=\"1144\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/time-machine-spotlight-search-1.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/time-machine-spotlight-search-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/time-machine-spotlight-search-1-500x354.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/time-machine-spotlight-search-1-768x543.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1144px) 100vw, 1144px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Navigate through the folders to locate your PPT or PPTX file from available backups.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once you\u2019ve selected the file, click on <b>Restore<\/b>.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46360 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recover-pptx-with-time-machine.jpg\" alt=\"restoring files through time machine\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recover-pptx-with-time-machine.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recover-pptx-with-time-machine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recover-pptx-with-time-machine-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recover-pptx-with-time-machine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recover-pptx-with-time-machine-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recover-pptx-with-time-machine-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; Looking to recover Word documents? Then you should <a href=\"\/howto\/recover-word-document-mac.html\">check out our comprehensive Office recovery guides<\/a> for more details.<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_ppt_pptx_files_with_powerpoint_features\"><\/span>Recover PPT, PPTX Files With PowerPoint Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Did your presentation disappear? PowerPoint provides features that can help recover your unsaved or deleted files. All versions from 2010 and onwards have both the Auto Recovery feature and the Recover Unsaved Presentations option. The former saves the file you\u2019re working on at regular intervals, while the latter preserves unsaved work.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"way_1_use_auto-recovery\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Way 1:<\/span> <span id=\"Auto_Recovery\">Use Auto-Recovery<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you haven\u2019t saved the PPT or PPTX file you\u2019re working on, PowerPoint creates a temporary copy in a designated AutoRecover folder. To use this feature, ensure that the AutoRecover option is turned on.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46350 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/auto-recovery-option-powerpoint.jpg\" alt=\"enabling auto recovery on powerpoint\" width=\"2302\" height=\"1649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/auto-recovery-option-powerpoint.jpg 2302w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/auto-recovery-option-powerpoint-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/auto-recovery-option-powerpoint-500x358.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/auto-recovery-option-powerpoint-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/auto-recovery-option-powerpoint-1536x1100.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/auto-recovery-option-powerpoint-2048x1467.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2302px) 100vw, 2302px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Follow these steps to check PowerPoint&#8217;s AutoRecover location for your unsaved presentation:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open PowerPoint.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>File<\/b> in the top menu (Windows) or <b>PowerPoint<\/b> in the menu bar (Mac).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select <b>Options<\/b> (Windows) or <b>Preferences<\/b> (Mac).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>Save<\/b> in the settings panel.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Find the <b>AutoRecover file location<\/b> (usually something like <code>C:\\Users\\[Username]\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\PowerPoint\\<\/code> on Windows or <code>\/Users\/[Username]\/Library\/Containers\/com.microsoft.Powerpoint\/Data\/Library\/Preferences\/<\/code> on Mac).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Open this location in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) and look for your PowerPoint files.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"way_2_check_the_recover_unsaved_presentations_feature\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Way 2:<\/span> <span id=\"unsaved\">Check the \u2018Recover Unsaved Presentations\u2019 Feature<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-53026 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/recover-unsaved-presentations.jpg\" alt=\"recover unsaved presentations\" width=\"2736\" height=\"1726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/recover-unsaved-presentations.jpg 2736w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/recover-unsaved-presentations-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/recover-unsaved-presentations-500x315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/recover-unsaved-presentations-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/recover-unsaved-presentations-1536x969.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/recover-unsaved-presentations-2048x1292.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2736px) 100vw, 2736px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>If PowerPoint or your system crashes before you have a chance to save your work, the built-in <b>Recover Unsaved Presentations<\/b> feature can help you retrieve your file. This feature automatically saves temporary copies of unsaved presentations.<\/p>\r\n<p>Follow these steps to recover your unsaved PowerPoint file:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Launch Microsoft PowerPoint and open the <b>File<\/b> menu.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click the <b>Recover Unsaved Presentations<\/b> button (look for the folder icon).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Browse through the list of unsaved files and select the one you want to recover.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-secondary\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f517; For more detailed guidance, visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/recover-your-powerpoint-files-bd398210-f1b3-46f0-86aa-e4df2d177cbd\">Microsoft Support Page<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_open_and_repair_a_corrupt_powerpoint_file\"><\/span>How to Open and Repair a Corrupt PowerPoint File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Sometimes, after recovering a deleted or unsaved PowerPoint file, you may find that the file is corrupted and cannot be opened properly. This can happen due to unexpected system crashes, improper recovery, or file system errors. Fortunately, there are several ways to repair a corrupt PowerPoint file and recover your valuable presentation.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_use_microsoft_powerpoints_built-in_repair_tool\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 1:<\/span> Use Microsoft PowerPoint\u2019s Built-In Repair Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Microsoft PowerPoint includes a built-in repair feature that can fix minor corruption issues in PowerPoint files. The feature becomes available whenever PowerPoint encounters a file it recognizes as corrupted (if the file is corrupted beyond recognition, then it won\u2019t help):<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Launch Microsoft PowerPoint on your computer.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Go to <b>File<\/b> &gt; <b>Open<\/b> and navigate to the location of the corrupt file.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select the file, click the small arrow next to the <b>Open<\/b> button, and choose <b>Open and Repair<\/b>.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-53027 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-and-repair-powerpoint.jpg\" alt=\"open and repair powerpoint\" width=\"1442\" height=\"954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-and-repair-powerpoint.jpg 1442w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-and-repair-powerpoint-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-and-repair-powerpoint-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-and-repair-powerpoint-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1442px) 100vw, 1442px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>PowerPoint will attempt to repair the file. If successful, the presentation will open, and you can save it under a new name to avoid overwriting the original.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_use_google_slides_to_repair_the_file\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 2:<\/span> Use Google Slides to Repair the File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/products\/slides\/\">Google Slides<\/a> is a free, web-based tool that\u2019s included in the Google Docs office suite, and it can surprisingly often open corrupted PowerPoint files that defeat PowerPoint itself. Best of all, you probably already have a Google account, so the method will take just a minute to try:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\">Google Drive<\/a> and log in with your Google account.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>New<\/b> &gt; <b>File Upload<\/b> and select the corrupt PowerPoint file from your computer.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once the file is uploaded, right-click on it and choose <b>Open with &gt; Google Slides<\/b>.<img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-53028 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-with-slides-google-drive.jpg\" alt=\"open with slides google drive\" width=\"2856\" height=\"1752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-with-slides-google-drive.jpg 2856w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-with-slides-google-drive-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-with-slides-google-drive-500x307.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-with-slides-google-drive-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-with-slides-google-drive-1536x942.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/open-with-slides-google-drive-2048x1256.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2856px) 100vw, 2856px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>If Google Slides opens the file successfully, view its contents.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If everything looks correct, go to <b>File &gt; Download &gt; Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)<\/b> to save the repaired version to your computer.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>If the file opens correctly, go to File &gt; Download &gt; Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx) to save the repaired version to your computer.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_use_third-party_powerpoint_repair_tools\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 3:<\/span> Use Third-Party PowerPoint Repair Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-53029 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/online-powerpoint-repair-tool.jpg\" alt=\"online powerpoint repair tool\" width=\"2858\" height=\"1770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/online-powerpoint-repair-tool.jpg 2858w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/online-powerpoint-repair-tool-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/online-powerpoint-repair-tool-500x310.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/online-powerpoint-repair-tool-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/online-powerpoint-repair-tool-1536x951.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/online-powerpoint-repair-tool-2048x1268.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2858px) 100vw, 2858px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>If the above methods don\u2019t work, you can use specialized third-party software designed to repair corrupt PowerPoint files. Many such tools can be found online, some more reputable than others. Their biggest downside is the fact that they typically either cost money or are cloud-based, which means that they require you to upload your potentially sensitive presentation to someone else\u2019s server.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Two reputable options to consider are OnlineFile.Repair and Repair Toolbox PowerPoint Repair. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinefile.repair\/powerpoint\">OnlineFile.Repair<\/a> is a user-friendly online tool that supports both PPT and PPTX files. It can recover text, images, and other elements from damaged presentations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.repairtoolbox.com\/powerpointrepair-online.html\">Repair Toolbox<\/a> is another reliable option that offers a straightforward repair process and supports a wide range of PowerPoint file types.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_powerpoint_file_type_ppt_pptx\"><\/span>What Is the PowerPoint File Type (PPT, PPTX)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>PPT stands for the Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation binary format \u2013 the main file extension used to save PowerPoint presentations. The software is widely used to design presentations for educational and business purposes. All slides, videos, texts, images, etc., are stored within the PPT file.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46366 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-pptx-file.jpg\" alt=\"What is the PowerPoint File Type\" width=\"1630\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-pptx-file.jpg 1630w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-pptx-file-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-pptx-file-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-pptx-file-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-pptx-file-1536x1016.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1630px) 100vw, 1630px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Introduced in 1987 with the release of PowerPoint, the <a href=\"https:\/\/fileinfo.com\/extension\/ppt\">PPT<\/a> extension used to be the primary file type to save your presentations for versions 2003 and older.<\/p>\r\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/file-formats-that-are-supported-in-powerpoint-252c6fa0-a4bc-41be-ac82-b77c9773f9dc\">newer versions<\/a> have now taken over, and since 2007, PPTX has become the default file format for Microsoft PowerPoint. It combines both XML and ZIP formats to compress files. Users with older versions can only view slide shows from the PPTX file format and not edit them.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips_to_avoid_ppt_pptx_file_loss\"><\/span>Tips to Avoid PPT, PPTX File Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>While it is quite possible to recover your lost PPT and PPTX files conveniently, it is advisable to try and avoid data loss situations. Here are a few tips you can follow to keep your files safe:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>&#x2601;&#xfe0f; Save to OneDrive for real-time backup<\/b>: Saving your presentations to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/save-in-powerpoint-7ef0d0f2-dc24-45d3-808b-be9747ee69f6\">OneDrive<\/a> protects your files from local device failures but also automatically enables AutoSave, which saves changes in real-time as you work.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>&#x23f3; Enable AutoRecover<\/b>: PowerPoint\u2019s AutoRecover feature automatically saves a temporary copy of your presentation at regular intervals (default is every 10 minutes). To enable it, go to File &gt; Options &gt; Save and check the box for Save AutoRecover information every X minutes.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f310; <b>Use PowerPoint for the web<\/b>: Creating and editing presentations in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerpoint.office.com\/\">PowerPoint for the web<\/a> saves your files to OneDrive, so the web version isn\u2019t just convenient but also provides an extra layer of protection against data loss.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>&#x1f4be; Create multiple backups:<\/b> Regularly back up your PowerPoint files to multiple locations, such as an external hard drive, USB, or cloud storage services like<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\"> Google Drive<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/\"> Dropbox<\/a>. With multiple backups, a single storage device failure or other data loss incident won&#8217;t cost you hours of work.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>&#x1f6e1;&#xfe0f; Protect against malware<\/b>: Malware and viruses can corrupt or delete your files. Always have reliable antivirus software installed on your computer (Windows Defender is a great option that&#8217;s included with Windows) and keep it updated to protect your system from potential threats.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>&#x1f50c; Avoid power outages<\/b>: Sudden power outages can interrupt your work and cause data loss. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s a good idea to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) so that your computer can stay powered during outages (at least until you save your presentation).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4a1; <b>Know your PowerPoint recovery options<\/b>: Familiarize yourself with (and turn on) built-in features like AutoSave and AutoRecover, and learn how to get deleted PowerPoint back using different third-party recovery solutions before you actually need them.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>This information can help you avoid losing your data. However, if a data-loss situation arises, the methods mentioned above can help you recover files or other data.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"related_posts\"><div class=\"related_posts__inner\"><div class=\"h4\">Read also<\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Excel.png\" alt=\"recover excel files\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/word-excel-recovery.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Recover Deleted Excel Documents<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Frame-49.png\" alt=\"deleted files\" width=\"140\" height=\"160\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/recover-deleted-word-document.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Recover Lost MS Word Documents<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div><section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq1\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_get_the_deleted_powerpoint_file_back\"><\/span>How to get the deleted PowerPoint file back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p><\/p>\r\n<p>To get a deleted PowerPoint file back:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Check the Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (Mac).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Use AutoRecover: Open PowerPoint &gt; File &gt; Info &gt; Manage Versions &gt; Recover Unsaved Presentations.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Try data recovery software like Disk Drill for permanently deleted files.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Restore from a backup if available.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq2\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_unsaved_powerpoint_files_in_windows_11\"><\/span>How to recover unsaved PowerPoint files in Windows 11?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p><\/p>\r\n<p>PowerPoint actively keeps a record of your presentations even if you haven\u2019t saved them. It takes regular snapshots of your file so you can recover it in case of sudden power or application failure.<\/p>\r\n<p>To recover an unsaved PowerPoint file, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open <b>PowerPoint<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>File<\/b>, then <b>Open<\/b>. At the bottom of the recent files list, click <b>Recover Unsaved Presentations<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select the unsaved presentation file from the <b>UnsavedFiles<\/b> folder and click <b>Open<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>Once opened, save the presentation file as you normally would.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq3\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where_are_powerpoint_autosave_files_stored\"><\/span>Where are PowerPoint AutoSave files stored?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p><\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re not a Microsoft 365 user, you won\u2019t have the near-instant AutoSave feature available. Instead, PowerPoint relies on AutoRecover, which saves a copy of your file every 10 minutes by default. Typically, the AutoRecover files are stored at <code>C:\\Users\\USERNAME\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\PowerPoint\\<\/code>. The following instructions will show you how to find the exact location for you:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open <b>PowerPoint<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>File<\/b>, then <b>Options<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>Save<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Copy the path shown in the <b>AutoRecover file location<\/b> box and open it in File Explorer.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq4\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq4\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_unsaved_powerpoint_files_on_onedrive\"><\/span>How to recover unsaved PowerPoint files on OneDrive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p><\/p>\r\n<p>If your PowerPoint presentation crashes before you can save it to OneDrive, you may still be able to recover it from a version that was automatically saved. To do so, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open <b>PowerPoint<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>File<\/b>, then <b>Open<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>Recover Unsaved Presentations<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select your unsaved presentation and click <b>Open<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>Going forward, if you\u2019re a Microsoft 365 user, consider saving your file in OneDrive immediately after creating it. This way, the AutoSave feature will be enabled from the beginning, which will save your file every few seconds.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq5\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq5\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_recover_powerpoint_history\"><\/span>How do I recover PowerPoint history?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"follow_these_steps_to_recover_powerpoint_file_history\"><\/span>Follow these steps to recover PowerPoint file history:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the file you want to review.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>File<\/b> &gt; <b>Info<\/b> &gt; <b>Version history<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select a version to open it in a separate window.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If you want to restore that version, click Restore.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq6\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq6\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where_are_temporary_powerpoint_files_stored\"><\/span>Where are temporary PowerPoint files stored?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p><\/p>\r\n<p>Temporary PowerPoint files are typically stored at <code>C:\\Users\\USERNAME\\AppData\\Local\\Temp<\/code>. Follow these steps to recover temporary PPT, PPTX files:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> and type <b>%temp%<\/b> in the Run prompt.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Filter the results in File Explorer by using the following extensions: <code>*.pptx, *.ppt, ppt*.tmp<\/code>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If your presentation is in the temporary folder, it should appear in the results and can be recovered.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 01px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq7\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq7\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_powerpoint_files_that_were_not_saved_on_the_ipad\"><\/span>How to recover PowerPoint files that were not saved on the iPad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p><\/p>\r\n<p>If your PowerPoint file was previously saved, AutoSave should have preserved most of your work (with an internet connection). 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