Why convert PRDX to MP4?
People turn a .prdx into .MP4 so a presentation plays as a self-running video that anyone can watch without SoftMaker or PowerPoint installed - ideal for uploading to YouTube, embedding on a website, or looping at an event. The .prdx XML/ZIP format only opens in SoftMaker, whereas .mp4 plays everywhere.
How to convert PRDX to MP4
SoftMaker Presentations APP
Open the .prdx, then choose File | Export as | Movie and save as .mp4. This movie export is Windows-only and is not in the free FreeOffice edition.
Screen recorder (OBS Studio) FREE
If you need narration or exact timing, run the slide show in Presentations and capture it with OBS Studio, which records screen and microphone straight to .mp4.
About these formats
A .prdx file is a slide-deck saved by SoftMaker Presentations, the presentation app in the SoftMaker Office and free FreeOffice suites. It is a ZIP package of XML and media that stores…
Open .PRDX details →
.MP4
MPEG-4 Part 14 Video File
An MP4 file is a video container (MPEG-4 Part 14, standardized 2003) that holds video, audio, subtitles, and chapters in one file. It plays on every phone, computer, browser, and smart TV…
Open .MP4 details →Quality & what to watch
- The built-in Movie export produces a silent slideshow - recorded voice-over narration is not included in the
.mp4. - Slides advance on a fixed time interval rather than following your click timings, and slide transitions/animations may not be preserved.
- Movie export is available only in the paid Windows version of SoftMaker Presentations, not in FreeOffice or on Mac/Linux.
Frequently asked questions
Does the exported MP4 include my audio narration?
Can I export MP4 from FreeOffice Presentations?
Can I control how long each slide stays on screen?
Why not just upload the PRDX file?
.prdx only opens in SoftMaker Presentations, so an .mp4 is far more portable for sharing and streaming.
