Share SDD Presentations Online for Free
Share SDD files online with ShareOtter. Instant links, password protection, and expiry control. No account, no hassle.
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What is a sdd file?
SDD is a legacy presentation format from StarImpress, the slideshow application bundled with the StarOffice suite. It stored collections of slides in the same way modern presentation formats do — title slide, supporting slides, text, images, and other slide elements — but it was specific to StarImpress through version 5.
StarOffice was one of the earliest full office suites to challenge Microsoft Office, particularly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a free alternative. StarImpress was its presentation component, and SDD was the native file format those presentations were saved in.
The format didn’t last long in that form. StarImpress version 6 moved to SXI, and when Sun Microsystems open-sourced StarOffice as OpenOffice.org, the suite eventually adopted ODP as the standard presentation format. Apache OpenOffice and LibreOffice both use ODP today. SDD is essentially two format generations behind the current standard.
You’re unlikely to encounter an SDD file unless you’re digging through archives from the early 2000s or inheriting old files from someone who used StarOffice before the transition to OpenOffice. There’s no active software still producing SDD files. It’s a format that existed during a specific window of computing history and was superseded by its own successor twice over.
ShareOtter renders SDD files in the browser so you can view the presentation contents without tracking down a copy of StarOffice or hunting for legacy compatibility software that can still open a format most modern applications have never heard of.
Applications that open .sdd files
If you prefer to view these files offline on your computer or mobile device, the following software tools are recommended:
How to Share sdd Presentations Online
Three steps. No account, no software, no waiting around.
Select or Drop your File
Drag your SDD into the upload box above, or click to browse. Either way works.
Let it upload
Watch the progress bar. Most SDD 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 convert SDD files to PowerPoint format using the viewer?
While the viewer does not convert files directly on the page, you can open and save SDD files in modern applications like LibreOffice Impress to export them to PPTX or PDF format.
How do I share a sdd presentation using ShareOtter?
You can simply drag and drop your sdd file onto the Dropzone on top of this page. You can also click the Dropzone to open the file picker.
How long will my sdd presentation be available online?
Your sdd 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 sdd presentation files?
Yes, you can password protect your sdd 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 sdd?
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.