System Requirements

Overview

Aspose.Slides for Java does not need Microsoft PowerPoint installed, as Aspose.Slides itself is a Microsoft PowerPoint document creation, conversion, page layout and rendering engine.

Supported Operating Systems

Aspose.Slides for Java supports any 32-bit or 64-bit operating system that runs the Java runtime including, but not limited:

Windows

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows 2008 Server ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows 2012 Server ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows 2012 R2 Server ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows 2016 Server ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows 2019 Server ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows Vista ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows XP ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows 7 ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1 ( x64, x86)
• Microsoft Windows 10 ( x64, x86)

Linux

• Linux (Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, CentOS and others)

Mac

• Mac OS X

Supported Java Versions

Aspose.Slides for Java supports J2SE 6.0 (Java 1.6) and higher.

FAQ

Do I need Microsoft PowerPoint installed for conversions and rendering?

No, PowerPoint is not required; Aspose.Slides is a standalone engine for creating, modifying, converting, and rendering presentations.

Which fonts are needed for correct rendering?

In practice, the fonts used in the presentation or proper substitutes must be available. To ensure consistent rendering on Linux/macOS, it is advisable to install common font packages.