How to Reduce the File Size of a PowerPoint Presentation

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The easiest way to reduce the file size of a PowerPoint presentation is by compressing its pictures. Here’s a short tutorial on how to do it in simple steps:

1. Inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation, find and select a picture.
2. After that, go to the top menu bar and click 'Picture Format'.
3. Subsequently, find and select the 'Compress Pictures' option.
4. Configure the compression settings based on your preference. To get started, click the drop-down menu and choose your preferred Picture Quality.
5. Subsequently, specify if you wish to apply the compression to the selected pictures or to all images in the presentation.
6. Once done, click 'OK' to apply the changes.
7. Finally, the images will be compressed, which reduces the overall file size of your PowerPoint presentation.