How to Export Content from PowerPoint for Use with Your LED Sign

Creating dynamic content for your LED sign can be a powerful way to grab attention, and one of the easiest tools to design your content is PowerPoint. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to export your content from PowerPoint and upload it to your LED sign, step by step. This process also applies if you’re using tools like Canva to create your content.

Step 1: Design Your Content in PowerPoint or Canva

Start by creating your ad or content in PowerPoint (or Canva if you prefer). Keep in mind that LED signs often perform best with visually engaging content, so make sure to use bold text, vibrant colors, and minimal clutter for maximum impact.

Step 2: Save Your Presentation as a Video File

Once you’re satisfied with your content, the next step is exporting it in a format compatible with your LED sign software. While PowerPoint files like PPT and PPTX are supported, we recommend saving your presentation as a video file (MP4) for smoother and more reliable playback.

Here’s how to save your PowerPoint presentation as an MP4 video:

1. Click on File in the top left corner of PowerPoint.
2. Select Save As (or Save a Copy if you’ve already saved the file previously).
3. Choose a location, such as your desktop, where you want to save the file.
4. In the file format dropdown menu, select MP4.
5. Name your file and hit Save.

PowerPoint will now export your presentation as a video file, which may take a few moments depending on the length and complexity of the content.

Step 3: Open Your LED Sign Software

Now that you have your video file ready, open the software you use to manage your LED sign. In this example, we’ll use XM Player, but the process is similar for other software like Eflex.

1. Open your LED sign software and create a new program or page.
2. Add a File Window to your program page (this is where your content will display).
3. Click Add File and browse to the MP4 file you just saved.
4. Select the video file and open it.

Step 4: Preview and Adjust the Video

Once the video is uploaded to the software, you should see it in the preview window. Here’s how to adjust the video:

1. To make the video full screen, right-click on the video in the preview.
2. Select Size and then choose Full Screen to ensure it fills the entire display area of your sign.

Step 5: Upload the Content to Your Sign

Once everything looks good in the preview, it’s time to send the content to your LED sign:

1. Go to File and select Send Current Program.
2. Follow the prompts to upload your MP4 video to your sign.

Why Save as MP4?

While LED signs often support PowerPoint formats like PPT and PPTX, we recommend exporting your content as an MP4 for a few reasons:

• Fewer Conversions: By saving it as a video, you bypass the software needing to convert the file, which can sometimes lead to display issues.
• Smoother Playback: An MP4 ensures your content plays smoothly on the sign without any delays or errors.

Conclusion

Using PowerPoint or Canva to create content for your LED sign is an easy and effective way to design ads, announcements, and other visual messages. Just follow these steps to export your presentation as an MP4, upload it to your LED sign software, and enjoy crisp, high-quality content on your display.

If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us at LEDSignCity.com. We're here to help you make the most out of your LED sign!