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PowerPoint translation add-in

PPT · Translation is fastest with an add-in: use the PowerPoint or WPS Presentation sidebar for entire-presentation, current-slide and selection translation, writing translations back to slides while preserving layouts where possible. Free download · PowerPoint translation add-in · Includes chart titles and speaker notes

For anyone who needs PowerPoint translation that preserves formatting: translate reports, investment committee materials and international roadshow presentations within the original file.

PowerPoint translation add-in: translate entire presentations or the current slide while preserving charts and layouts where possible

Install and get started in four steps

One installer for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and WPS. These steps use a presentation as the example.

  1. Completely close Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WPS Writer, WPS Spreadsheets and WPS Presentation before installing
  2. Download and run the TopCopilot installer. It automatically matches 32/64-bit systems and usually requires no administrator privileges
  3. Open PowerPoint or WPS Presentation, click the AI Assistant tab in the ribbon, open the sidebar and sign in
  4. Choose entire-presentation, current-slide or selection translation, set the target language and start translating

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Translation Features for PowerPoint and WPS Presentation

Three Ribbon buttons offer different translation scopes; the sidebar shares the same glossary and custom Prompt. For detailed illustrated instructions, see 。

Full-file upload translation vs TopCopilot sidebar

Presentation translation often means exporting a pptx file, uploading it to a web tool and downloading it again. The add-in writes translations back slide by slide inside PowerPoint to reduce misplaced text boxes and missed chart text.

Aspect Upload or export, then translate TopCopilot sidebar
Entire presentation Often requires exporting or uploading the whole file and downloading it again, which can change the layout Translate an entire presentation in the sidebar, writing back slide by slide within the original file
Charts and notes Web tools often miss chart titles or speaker notes Includes chart titles, SmartArt and speaker notes
Single-slide changes Requires repeated uploads or manual replacement of text boxes Current-slide or selection translation changes only the parts you need
Translation font Pasting often resets fonts Choose a translation font in advanced settings
Installation and cost Office has no complete built-in equivalent Free trial + subscription allowance (see pricing)

Frequently asked questions

Which versions does the PowerPoint translation add-in support?

TopCopilot supports Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 and later, including Office 365 / LTSC, and WPS Presentation 2023 or later on Windows 10/11.

Do the PowerPoint and Word translation add-ins use the same installer?

Yes. One Windows installer registers the add-in for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WPS Writer, WPS Spreadsheets and WPS Presentation.

Where do I open the add-in after installation?

Open PowerPoint or WPS Presentation and click the AI Assistant tab in the ribbon to open the sidebar.

How do I translate in WPS Presentation?

Install TopCopilot, open WPS Presentation and use the AI Assistant tab in the ribbon to open the sidebar. Choose entire-presentation, current-slide or selection translation. The steps are the same as in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Can translations be written back in bilingual format in presentations?

PowerPoint and WPS Presentation currently write back translated text only. Word / WPS Writer and Excel / WPS Spreadsheets still support bilingual comparison; see their respective add-in pages.

Are selected-text translation and image translation supported?

Presentation hosts do not currently support selected-text lookup or translation of images within documents. Use selection translation to understand a specific passage. For image translation, use the Word or Excel sidebar.

Can I choose the translation font?

Yes. Click the gear beside the target language in the sidebar and choose a Translation font. By default, it follows the original text.

Download the PowerPoint translation add-in

Windows with PowerPoint 2016+ or WPS Presentation 2023+. After installation, open the sidebar from the AI Assistant tab in the ribbon to get started.