Opening keynote file in older version

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Opening keynote file in older version

I created a presentation in the newest version of keynote at work (7.x?), at home I only have version 5.1.1. When I try to open the file I get "Unable to open “XYZFILE.key” because it isn't a valid Keynote document."

From the file type it clearly IS a keynote doc, is there any way around this? Can't import into google sheets...the doc is formatted so I would really not want to have to try make it again at home.

Thanks!

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), Keynote '09 version 5.1.1

Posted on Jan 28, 2017 3:23 PM

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Gary Scotland

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Jan 29, 2017 1:21 AM in response to itsafourletterword

I created a presentation in the newest version of keynote at work (7.x?), at home I only have version 5.1.1.

First, update Keynote 5.1.1 to version 5.3 by downloading the update from this Apple webpage: Download iWork 9.3
The file will save to your downloads folder
Install the update
In Keynote version 7, export the presentation as an iWork 09 file: File > Export > Keynote 09

You will now be able to open this file in Keynote 5.3

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Answer 2

Jan 28, 2017 3:33 PM in response to itsafourletterword

Is there a reason why you cannot/have not upgraded to the latest version of Keynote at home? You can update it by following this Apple Update link..

https://www.apple.com/creativity-apps/mac/up-to-date/

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Answer 3

Jan 28, 2017 8:00 PM in response to itsafourletterword

You MAY be able to open it using Keynote via iCloud.com however many features are not available.

If you your file from work as Keynote 09 and or as PowerPoint you may have more success opening it at home.

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Answer 4

Jan 28, 2017 5:20 PM in response to Mobile Blues

I am running 10.6.8 and don't want to upgrade my OS. Is there a solution with the system as it currently exists?

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