Host a Keynote file and share it as a link
Put a .key presentation online at its own address — and know what to send the people who don't have a Mac.
Drop your Keynote file here
Any other file works too — up to 25.0 MB, or 100.0 MB for a whole site
Free to use. Your KEY file is live at your-name.99helpers.site in about ten seconds.
What is a .key file?
KEY is Apple's Keynote presentation format, used across macOS, iPadOS and iCloud. It supports animation and typography that PowerPoint can't fully reproduce, which is exactly why exporting to .pptx often loses some of the design.
What people use KEY files for
- Presentations designed on a Mac or iPad
- Decks where animation and typography matter
- Talks shared between Apple users
- Templates built in Keynote for reuse
What opens a KEY file
- Apple Keynote on Mac, iPad and iPhone
- iCloud Keynote in a browser, at iCloud.com
- Nothing on Windows opens .key natively — it must be exported first
How to host a KEY file
- 1
Drop your KEY file in
Drag it onto the box at the top of this page, or click to choose it. Files up to 25 MB are supported, and nothing is uploaded until you publish.
- 2
Pick an address
Type a name and we'll tell you straight away whether it's free. That becomes the link: conference-talk.99helpers.site
- 3
Publish and share
Create a free account — that step exists so the file is yours to update, replace or delete — and the link is live within seconds.
The same three steps work for any file — see how file hosting works on 99helpers.com.
What happens when someone opens the link
The file downloads. Anyone on a Mac or iPad can open it in Keynote; anyone on Windows or Android will need you to have exported it to PowerPoint or PDF instead.
Why host a KEY file instead of emailing it?
Keynote files are large and awkward to send, and iCloud sharing wants the recipient inside Apple's ecosystem. A plain link removes that requirement — though for a mixed audience, hosting a PDF alongside is the kinder move.
Worth knowing before you publish
- Host a PDF export as well: it opens in the browser for everyone, on any device, with your layout intact.
- Exporting to .pptx works but often loses custom animations and substitutes fonts.
- Keynote decks with video get very large; 25 MB is the limit for a single file.
KEY hosting questions
- Can Windows users open a Keynote file?
- Not natively. They'd need an iCloud account to open it at iCloud.com, or you export to PowerPoint or PDF first. For a mixed audience, hosting a PDF export alongside is the simplest answer.
- Should I export to PowerPoint before sharing?
- If recipients need to edit it, yes — but expect some animation and font substitution. If they only need to read it, PDF preserves your design far more faithfully.
- Will it open in the browser?
- No, it downloads. Only a PDF export gives you in-browser viewing.
Put your KEY file online now
It takes about ten seconds, and you only make an account once the file is ready to go live.
Hosting guides for related formats
KEY is one of over 211 formats you can host — see free file hosting for any file type for the full list, or read the hosting guides for other file types.