Dec 18, 2025

[✨Feature]  Chart & Shape Export Support
- Export Excel charts directly to PowerPoint with full editing capabilities
- Export textboxes and other shapes from Excel to PowerPoint
- Configurable paste type via CHART_PASTE_TYPE setting in SETTINGS module:

  • "Embedded" (default): Charts are truly embedded in PowerPoint with
    "Edit Data" functionality - data is copied into PPT, no link to source
  • "Linked": Charts stay connected to Excel source file and update when
    source changes
  • "Bitmap": Pastes as a static image (not editable)

PLATFORM NOTES:
- macOS Limitation: OLE embedding and CommandBars.ExecuteMso are not supported
on macOS. Charts and shapes will automatically be pasted as Bitmap regardless
of the CHART_PASTE_TYPE setting.

HOW TO USE CHARTS/SHAPES:
1. In your Excel workbook, create a chart or textbox
2. Give the chart/shape a name (via Name Box or Format > Selection Pane)
3. In the tbl_Excel2PPT table, use the shape name in the "Range" column
(same as you would use a named range)
4. Run the export - charts will be embedded with Edit Data support (Windows)

[✨Feature] Select PPT Template Button
- New "Select PPT Template" button to easily browse and select PowerPoint
template files
- Cross-platform support: Works on both Windows and macOS
- Automatically updates the pptPath cell with the selected file path

    Sep 09, 2025

    [Improvement] Better support for OneDrive, SharePoint, and Mac. Network file paths now work on all platforms.

    Jul 29, 2025

    [✨Feature] Replace Text Placeholders
    You can now replace text placeholders like {{name}} or {{date}} in PowerPoint with values from Excel.
    👉 How it works

    Oct 27, 2024

    New Features

    [New Feature] Clean Existing PowerPoint Presentations:

    Easily clean all the images previously inserted using the tool by selecting the presentation and clicking the new Clean PowerPoint File button.

    New 'Clean PowerPoint File' button

    [New Feature] Dedicated Settings Module: 

    Introduced a separate settings module (SETTINGS) for easier customization. You can now change parameters like: 

    • Whether PowerPoint should remain open after exporting
    • Automatic saving of PowerPoint files.
    • And more! For a detailed explanation, refer to the Settings Documentation.
    New 'SETTINGS' module

    Bug Fixes

    [Bug Fix] OneDrive Path Issues:

    Resolved issues with OneDrive paths causing errors. When saving files in OneDrive-backed locations, such as the desktop, the tool now handles these paths smoothly.


    Documentation Now Available

    A new documentation is now available to help you understand and use all the features of Excel2PPT effectively. Check it out for in-depth guides and helpful tips. LINK TO THE DOCUMENTATION