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How to Export Storyline 360 project to PowerPoint?
Hi,
I would be grateful for any advice on how to export or convert an existing Articulate Storyline 360 project into a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation?
We use Articulate often but on an upcoming occasion we need to be able to quickly export/convert our .story presentations to PPT; any solutions?
Thank you so much!
Respectfully,
Andrew Farmer
65 Replies
- JuneDunlapCommunity Member
This is something we are in dire need of as well. We have to create read and sign copies of all WBTs developed in SL360, in PowerPoint or even to Presenter 360. It would be so helpful having an export feature like that or an easier method than taking screen shots for every single page
Hello Simone and welcome to E-Learning Heroes :)
Thanks for contacting us to share that you are experiencing a similar issue.
You mention that it's mandatory training. Do you have an LMS for tracking this content or how are you publishing and sharing the content?
Viewing published content on a Mac is supported in these environments:
- Safari (latest version)
- Google Chrome (latest version)
- Firefox (latest version)
- SimoneJohnsCommunity Member
Hi Leslie
I have created a Child Safeguarding training project on Storyline 360. It is now uploaded to our LMS. Unfortunately a number of staff are experiencing issues, including poor connectivity and some are using Macs. I submitted a case to Articulate support about using Macs and received the advice below. This is too complicated for me to roll out to beginners. So I am looking at publishing into a PowerPoint (or similar) so it can be distributed. Any help would be appreciated
Cheers
Simone--------
- SimoneJohnsCommunity Member
Hello, same issues here. Some of our new staff and volunteers have MAC computers so can't access course easily. As an interim measure i want to create a PP so they can at least view the material (it is mandatory child safeguarding training). This is not easy! Have tried publishing to Word but it hasn't came up well.
- ChristineBoringCommunity Member
I know that this thread is older, but I wanted to add my 2 cents as well. With the coronavirus shutdown of most businesses, my company is looking for a way to allow people to take their mandatory training off-site in something similar to how PowerPoint prints out. I suggested the word printout but then all animations are overlayed and the slide is not as readable. We cannot access our PCs on-site remotely for security reasons. This is really something that Articulate needs to look into. If you can import, you should be able to export even with limited functionality.
- KelleyLightnerCommunity Member
Here's the thing - I need to create downloadable job aids to go with our elearning. I don't need animations or triggers for handouts. If I was able to export to PPT, I'd have at least a similar looking framework from which to create complimentary materials.
Without the option to export to PPT I'm left with creating it from grainy screenshots, or converting to Word and then converting to PPT which again, leaves the visual quality lacking. I know our c-suite is looking for all our materials to have the same high quality, and I'd like to give it to them without having to recreate the wheel from scratch for every single project.
I'm reading posts about this from 4+ years ago, and it makes me fret this isn't going to be a priority for some time to come. I just want to put in my 2 cents - I'm jammed for time and recreating already edited and lovely content is a bummer.
Hi Calvin!
As of now, there isn't an option to move Storyline files back to PowerPoint. One option that I could see working for you is using the Slide Master feature.
Slide Masters are used to control the default themes, colors, fonts, text, and objects for slides throughout your course. They're big time-savers, letting you apply the same look and feel across multiple slides all at once.
- ClaudeBerneyCommunity Member
Hi Lauren,
I've been facing the same issue, and don't find a solution out. At the moment, not all of my team has a storyline licence, and I wanted to create a ppt template out of the storyline template that I'm currently using, to allow the team to start working on some material that we would then import.
I need to "export" the storyline template and hoped that your answer to Calvin would help, but following the link in your response, I don't see or understand who I could do it.
As my template is about 25 slides, I'm looking at a solution that would prevent me from redoing everything.
Thanks for your help
Claude
- JordanYapCommunity Member
Am interested to have whatever we have placed in Storyline and be able to translate back to PowerPoint because there could be a need to re-use the storyline (that's been changed) back into PowerPoint so that it could be used in times where there's no internet connections.
Hi FMPE,
With our translation methods, there isn't a one-stop shop. You'd likely need to use a combo of a Word translation document and a publish to Word so that they could see the slide images.
I'll be curious what other folks in the community have used, and hope they'll weigh in here!
- FMPEResidencyAcCommunity Member
Thanks for the follow up.
We do publish to review 360 and collect feedback from multiple people. My question was concerning translation, and the ability to export to a powerpoint type format.
As per my message above, I'm really looking to export to a format that allows the translator to see an image of the slide for context, has the text available for translation, and also has the voiceover text all in the same place.
I have found that the XLIFF format doesn't really work for us, as not only does it not provide the image of the slide for context (eg. how much room is available on the slide for the text, etc), but also translators that are translating more to a regional dialect and/or for context often don't seem to know what XLIFF is, let alone know how to use it.
A simple way to pull the main elements together for the translators in one place, and using software that most people have access to / know how to use would be helpful.
Amy suggestions where I can get the image, editable text, and voiceover text all in one place? Without having to maintain separate powerpoint files with changes?
Thanks!
Greetings, FMPE. Thanks for that context!
With your setup in mind, I've got a few ideas for us to explore:
- If you need a course in multiple languages, Storyline 360's translation features can help with that. Click here to see our handy guide on translating content!
- Publish a Course to Word: A great option to use for reviewing courses and making annotations. Keep in mind that this published output won't be editable so any edits will need to be made within the .story file in Storyline.
- Publish Projects to Review 360: Stakeholders and subject matter experts can comment on the course in Review 360, and then the author can reference the feedback as they go back to make changes.
Let me know what you think! I'll also share your feedback with the team and let you know if we make changes in this area. 😊