The Good
* Gives you the ability to export PowerPoints as either SWF or EXE flash videos.
* You can upload directly to an FTP server or email your PowerPoints as flash videos.
* You can insert flash videos into your PowerPoint w/ PPT2Flash.
* Has a simple screen capture tool.
* You can control over how your flash video will will behave (you can retain effects, change FPS, resolution, etc.)
* Straight forward and easy to use.
* Disabled features work up until you try to change them.
* You can compress your output videos.

The Bad
* You can only use the 'thumbnail' template for your videos (Standard version limitation).
* You cannot make the PowerPoint animations play automatically when exported to flash (Standard version limitation).
* Only for people who have a copy of Microsoft PowerPoint.
* Being able to export to FLV would have been nice.
* Compression is not that great when compared to file size of videos created by free alternatives.

Free Alternatives
iSpring CONVERTER

For people that don't have Microsoft PowerPoint, OpenOffice (a free alternative to Microsoft Office) contains Impress, the alternative to PowerPoint. Impress has a built in feature that allows you to export into SWF videos.

Verdict
I give Wondershare PPT2Flash Standard a thumbs down. I give it a thubms down because some key features, such as the ability to play PowerPoints automatically after you export them to Flash, are disabled in the Standard version. Personally, I would not even bother downloading PPT2Flash Standard. My recommendation for today is to get iSqring CONVERTER. While iSpring does not have as many 'bells and whistles' as PPT2Flash, basic features such as the ability to play PowerPoints automatically after you export them to Flash, are not disabled. Thumbs down for PPT2Flash Standard and two thumbs up for iSpring CONVERTER.

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Ashraf  –  15 years ago  –  Vond je deze reactie nuttig? ja | nee (+177)

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Installation Guide
1. Unzip the package you’ve downloaded in Giveaway;
2. Run the activation program Activate.exe in the package AT FIRST;
3. THEN run Setup.exe in the package to install the software.
When the installation is done, just start enjoying the fully licensed program
NOTE: You have to install it before the Giveaway offer for the software is over - within today –
March 16th.
P.S.: Vista users can follow the above steps to register the program as well, but it is recommended to run the program under administrator account.

Wondershare Free technical support
Wondershare provides free online support for this giveaway. If you have questions about our product, please feel free to contact our free technical support directly at
http://live.wondershare.com/request.php?l=wondershare&x=1&deptid=5
or Email us at: support_el@wondershare.com

Wondershare  –  15 years ago  –  Vond je deze reactie nuttig? ja | nee (+87)

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Why Would You Ever Want to Convert a Powerpoint Presentation into a Flash File?

Here is a detailed list of the key advantages for converting a PowerPoint presentation into a Flash file. No matter what your final goal is, a Flash-based presentation goes a long way in making your content easily accessible and distributable.

1) Greater Accessibility
Once converted to Flash, anyone can easily view a PowerPoint presentation in any Internet browser. Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Netscape, Safari, Opera, and others. As more than 98% of all browsers have the Flash plug-in installed. You aren't required to install any special software or tell your audience to do the same.

2) Compatibility
Everyone who has a computer including those on Macs, Linux, Solaris, HP, SGI workstations, PDAs (PocketPCs/Windows Mobile and PalmOS), and handheld devices (with an integrated Flash player) can watch your PowerPoint in Flash. There's no limit in terms of devices or computer operating systems.

3) Reduced Files Size
A PowerPoint presentation converted to Flash can drastically reduce the size up to 1/10th of the original file size.

4) Sound Integration
Flash files can also integrate audio tracks, including music and voice-overs.

5) Display Resolution
Flash files can be played at virtually any resolution and/or screen size, making this file format an ideal way to distribute presentations across many display devices.

6) Internet Distribution
Distributing PowerPoint files on the Internet for other people to see is easier said than done. Not everyone has PowerPoint installed on his PC. But once you upload a Flash file to any server, forum and discussion group, anyone can watch it.

7) Streaming
Flash files use streaming technology that allows online viewers to start watching the presentation without waiting for the entire presentation to download before playback begins.

8) Basic Interaction Controls
Flash files contain optional embedded controls that let the end user control playback, stop and rewind the presentation.

9) More Distribution Options
Flash, for the reasons previously listed, is also an ideal format for distributing PowerPoint presentations on CD-ROMs. It allows multi-platform compatibility while providing a lean and fast performing file. It can also integrate audio and video while displayed on different displays and resolutions.

10) Email-Ready
Even if you want to send a PowerPoint file to someone by email, converting it to Flash may be a better option. The file size is smaller, and it doesn't clog your recipient's inbox. You also retain all of your transitions, animations and effects, while ensuring that the recipient can see the file without loading other software (for example, PowerPoint Viewer, which is 2.7 MB).

11) Secure
Others can edit PowerPoint files if they have PowerPoint installed on their machine. This is not the case for Flash files. However, they allow you to maintain more control over your content, if needed.

12) Firewall Friendliness
Flash-based content has no problem going through firewalls because it's like standard Web content.

This is a useful GAOTD; I’ve never had any major issues with Wondershare products so overall, I’d say this makes for a good addition to anyone’s software library.

Renegade  –  15 years ago  –  Vond je deze reactie nuttig? ja | nee (+42)

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Thanks GOTD. However, on this one I second Ashraf's recommendation for iSpring Converter. I've been using this for a while now. And before anyone cries foul about people who mention alternative freeware products, can I just say that there are a lot of us out there who find these critiques and suggestions very, very helpful. After all, why shouldn't people be given comparisons? Particularly when they are as insightful and comprehensive as a number of the reviewers who regularly post here.

Ozzie  –  15 years ago  –  Vond je deze reactie nuttig? ja | nee (+36)

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Hi to all GOTD users. Here are some Flash Flash movies created by wondershare PPT2flash Standard, you could use PPT2flash to create Flash banners, eCard and photo album. Ideal way to share your PowerPoint presentation online.
Flash banner
Flash photo album with thumbnail
Flash eCard

Tips:
how to embed PowerPoint slide show to Blog
5 ways to put PowerPoint on Web

Wondershare  –  15 years ago  –  Vond je deze reactie nuttig? ja | nee (+28)

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