Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Add PPT Files for Download in WordPress

Are you looking for a way to offer PowerPoint presentations as downloadable files on your WordPress website? It's actually quite simple to do, with a few simple steps to follow.

First, you need to upload your PPT file to your WordPress media library. You can do this by clicking on the "Add Media" button while creating a new post or page, or by going to the "Media" tab in your WordPress dashboard and selecting "Add New."

Once your file is uploaded, you'll need to copy the file's URL. To do this, click on the edit button next to the file in your media library. In the attachment details screen, you'll see a field labeled "File URL." Copy the URL in that field.

Now, create a new post or page on your WordPress site where you want to add the downloadable PPT file. In the post editor, type or paste the text that you want to appear as a link to the PPT file. For example, you might write "Download my PowerPoint presentation" as your link text.

Next, highlight the link text and click on the "Insert/edit link" button in the editor toolbar. In the link URL field that opens up, paste the URL you copied from your media library. Make sure the Link Text option is set to "Custom" so that your original link text is used.

Finally, select the text that says "Open link in a new window/tab" under Link Options. This will ensure that clicking on the link will start the download process instead of opening the presentation in the current window.

And there you have it! Your readers can now download your PPT file with ease, and you've boosted the interactivity of your website with a valuable resource.