Updated 21 May. 2023

Comprehensive PPS file recovery for macOS and Windows

PPS recovery

Best 5 data recovery software for PPS, PowerPoint Slide Show

Disk Drill
Free version, Pro version $89
Free recovery: Free recovery - 500 MB for Windows
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rateDisk Drill
666762
GetData
Free, Standard $69.95 , Professional $99.95, Technician $349.90
Free recovery: Free scan & preview
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rateGetData
109918
Ontrack
Free, Home $79.00, Professional $139, Premium $159, Technician $499
Free recovery: Free recovery - 1GB
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rateOntrack
102486
EaseUS
Free, Pro $89.95, Technician from $299.00
Free recovery: Free recovery - 2GB
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rateEaseUS
3793460
Magoshare
Free, 1-Year License $49.95, Lifetime License $69.95
Free recovery: Free scan & preview
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rateMagoshare
1729

Summary review

windows icon Our Windows version Windows 10
time icon How long we tested 2 weeks
exam icon Number of tested tools 16

3 essential factors to consider when choosing PPS recovery software

Free version with data recovery

A lot of data recovery solutions out there offer a free trial that only gets you as far as previewing recoverable files. Once you attempt to retrieve them, you’ll get hit with a message asking you to purchase the full version. Check if the software has a free version that allows actual recovery.

Storage media compatibility

There’s no telling when data loss can strike and you may end up having to recover files from any kind of storage medium, such as SD cards, SSDs, hard drives, RAID setups, and more. It’s important that your chosen data recovery software is fully compatible with the ones you use.

Ease of use

Not everybody is tech-savvy and knows their way around a command prompt or advanced menus. Choose a data recovery program that has a user interface and flow that fits your technical expertise. That way, you’ll be able to recover your files with minimal hassle. Some apps are even designed to accommodate both novice and expert users.

Simple steps to recover deleted PPS, PowerPoint Slide Show on Windows & Mac

Step 1:

Download the program to your Windows or macOS laptop and install it

Step 2:

Fire up the app and select the disk where the lost files were located

Step 3:

Choose Recover to begin scanning the selected disk for recoverable files

Step 4:

Pick the files to be restored and then click Recover a second time to begin the recovery process

How can PPS loss be prevented - 3 tips

1 Tip

Back up files regularly. While backing up files can sometimes be time-consuming and a hassle, it’s a vital part of keeping important files safe from unforeseen data loss. After all, you can never tell when you might accidentally delete a file or encounter device failure. One missed backup session could set you back hours, days, or even months of work.

2 Tip

Password protect your machine. If you live in a household with multiple people, then it’s a good idea to put a strong password on your computer or laptop. You never know when a child or another unauthorized person might try to make their way into your machine and fiddle with your files. Better safe than sorry.

3 Tip

Keep food and drink away from your work computer. This one goes without saying, but you’d be surprised by the number of people who keep food and drinks dangerously close to their laptop or computer. No matter how careful you are, uncontrollable circumstances may occur that could cause a spill onto your machine, potentially compromising your data.

FAQ

Backups are the easiest way to recover PPS files that were saved over. Windows machines also have a built-in feature that allows you to retrieve older versions of X files, as long as you enabled the tool before the overwriting occurred. Mac has a similar feature called Time Machine. Alternatively, you can use Windows System Restore to return your PC to a previous point in time, but you’d need to have created a backup prior.

On Windows PCs,PPS files that weren’t permanently deleted using the Shift + Delete command can be found and restored from the Recycle Bin tool. For Macs, all deleted X files are sent to the Trash first, so you can get them back from there. Otherwise, you can use Windows File History if you enabled it before the deletion or the Mac Timeline feature.

For PPS files that were accidentally deleted using the Delete key or right-click > Delete command, they should be available for restoration from the Windows Recycle Bin tool. Other forms of data loss may be recovered using the File History feature, provided it was enabled beforehand. Otherwise, you’ll need a quality data recovery program.