# Open

> [HTML Version](gf_dialogs-open.html)

The Open dialog page is primarily for opening existing HelpXplain projects and static images for editing. In addition to this you can also [import PowerPoint presentations](gf_gettingstarted_powerpoint.html.md) to use their contents and layout. 

_(./images/workspace_open.png)_

## Purpose and location: 

Open Xplain projects and static images for editing and [import PowerPoint presentations](gf_gettingstarted_powerpoint.html.md).

**Location:** File > Open

## Right-click menu:

You can remove individual or all items from the recently opened files list with the right-click context menu. This also includes an option to show the saved Xplain in Windows Explorer.

_(./images/open_rightclick.png)_

## Options:

| | |
|------|------|
| Recent files: | Just select a recent file in the list on the right to open it. You can pin a file to the top of the list with the pin icon to the right of each file. The right-click context menu allows you to remove individual or all files from the list. |
| Browse and open: | Locate and open HelpXplain **.xplain** projects. |
| Open picture: | Locate and open [individual images](gf_gettingstarted_photo.html.md) for editing in HelpXplain.  |
| Open PowerPoint: | Load and convert a Microsoft [PowerPoint®](gf_gettingstarted_powerpoint.html.md) file.  |