Share POT Templates Online for Free
Share POT files online with ShareOtter. Instant links, password protection, and expiry control. No account, no hassle.
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What is a pot file?
POT is Microsoft PowerPoint’s legacy template format. It does the same job as a modern POTX file — define the visual identity of a presentation so every deck built from it starts with the same layouts, fonts, colors, and formatting — but it predates the XML era of Office by about a decade.
Microsoft introduced POT alongside the original PPT format in the 1990s. The idea was straightforward. Build a template once with your master slides, brand colors, and default styles, save it as POT, and hand it to the team. Every new presentation built from that template inherits the same look without anyone rebuilding it from scratch.
The format handled everything a presentation template needed. Slide layouts, typography settings, color schemes, placeholder positions, background graphics. Open a POT file in PowerPoint and it launches as a new untitled presentation rather than opening the template itself for editing, which is the practical distinction between a template file and a regular presentation file.
POT was replaced by POTX in Office 2007 when Microsoft moved from binary file formats to the Open XML standard. The same shift that replaced PPT with PPTX and DOC with DOCX. POTX is smaller, less prone to corruption, and readable by non-Microsoft applications. POT files still open fine in modern PowerPoint, but new templates are saved as POTX by default.
You’re most likely to encounter a POT file if you’re working with older presentation assets, legacy brand templates, or files passed down from teams that haven’t updated their workflows in a while. ShareOtter renders POT files in the browser so anyone can preview the template layout without needing PowerPoint installed.
Applications that open .pot files
If you prefer to view these files offline on your computer or mobile device, the following software tools are recommended:
How to Share pot Presentations Online
Three steps. No account, no software, no waiting around.
Select or Drop your File
Drag your POT into the upload box above, or click to browse. Either way works.
Let it upload
Watch the progress bar. Most POT files are done in a few seconds. Bigger files can take a little longer.
Copy your link
Done. Grab the link and send it anywhere. Slack, email, text, WhatsApp wherever your file needs to go.
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Instant Shareable Link
Upload once, get a link instantly. No waiting on emails to send, no attachment size limits bouncing your file back — just a clean URL you can paste anywhere, ready the second your upload finishes.
Password Protection
Lock any file behind a password before sharing. Only people with both the link and the password can open it, so sensitive files stay sensitive even if the link ends up somewhere you didn't intend.
Link Expiry Control
Set a link to expire after a day, a week, or whatever window makes sense. Once it's gone, it's gone — no stale links floating around in old emails months later.
Comments for Feedback
Let people comment directly on the file instead of replying in a separate email thread. Feedback stays attached to exactly what it's about, so nothing gets lost translating between a file and a conversation.
Email-Gated Access
Restrict a file to specific people by email. They'll get a magic link to sign in and view it — no password to share, no guessing who actually opened your file.
No Signup Required
Share a file in seconds without creating an account. Drop it, get your link, send it — sign up later only if you want to manage files long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download and customize the POT template?
Yes, viewers can download the original POT template file from the shared page to use as a starting layout for their own PowerPoint presentations.
How do I share a pot presentation using ShareOtter?
You can simply drag and drop your pot file onto the Dropzone on top of this page. You can also click the Dropzone to open the file picker.
How long will my pot presentation be available online?
Your pot presentation will be available for 24 hours after the upload. If you want to save it longer, you will need to sign up for an account.
Can I password protect my pot presentation files?
Yes, you can password protect your pot presentation files. People you share the file with will need to enter the password to view or download it.
Does ShareOtter support other presentation formats besides pot?
Yes, ShareOtter supports a wide range of presentation formats, including .odp, .otp, .pot, .pps, .ppsx, .ppt, .pptx, .sdd, .sti, .sx, .uop, .sxi formats. Each format gets its own optimized viewing experience.
Can I use ShareOtter for business or personal use?
ShareOtter is perfect for both business and personal use. Whether you're sharing marketing videos, client presentations, educational content, or personal projects, ShareOtter provides a professional way to share your files.
Do I need any technical skills to use ShareOtter?
No technical skills are required. ShareOtter is designed for ease of use. Just drag and drop your file, customize your page settings, and share the link—no coding or server management needed.