iOS guide

How to Download SlideShare Presentations on iPhone

Download a SlideShare presentation in Safari, then find it in the Files app. No app store download needed.

Quick answer

Can I download a SlideShare presentation on iPhone?

Yes. Open the downloader in Safari or Chrome on your iPhone, paste a public SlideShare link, and choose a format. iOS saves the file through its normal download flow, and you’ll find it afterward in the Files app.

Step by step

Downloading on iPhone

01

Copy the link in Safari

Open the SlideShare presentation and tap the address bar to copy the URL.

02

Paste it into the downloader

Go to the homepage, paste the link, and pick PDF, PPT or PPTX.

03

Confirm the download

Safari shows a download indicator in the address bar area once the file starts saving.

04

Open it in Files

Tap the download icon, then “Downloads,” to open the Files app and find your file.

After the download

Opening the File on iPhone

What you can do with it next depends on the format you chose.

01

PDF files

Open directly in the Files app or Safari’s built in PDF viewer. No extra app needed.

02

PPT and PPTX files

Open in the Microsoft PowerPoint app if installed, or in Keynote, which can import PowerPoint files.

03

Saving to iCloud Drive

From the Files app you can move the download into iCloud Drive to access it from any Apple device.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do SlideShare downloads go on iPhone?

By default, downloads go to the Files app, under the Downloads folder, unless you’ve changed Safari’s download location in Settings.

Do I need the SlideShare app?

No. You only need a browser. See the without login guide for the full no account workflow.

Can I download SlideShare presentations in Chrome on iPhone?

Yes. Chrome on iOS uses Apple’s download system too, so files also land in the Files app.

Why can’t I find my downloaded file?

Check the Files app under Downloads first. If it’s not there, the download may not have completed. See the troubleshooting guide.

Can I open a downloaded PPTX without buying PowerPoint?

Yes. The free PowerPoint app can open and view files, and Apple’s Keynote can import PPTX files as well.

Download on Your iPhone Now

Open Safari, paste a public SlideShare URL, and choose a format.

Open the Downloader