POT to PPS Converter

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Instant Playback

PPS launches straight into presentation mode. Converting your POT template to PPS creates a show-ready experience that starts the moment the recipient opens it.

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How to convert POT to PPS

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose pps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your pps file right afterwards

About formats

POT (PowerPoint Template) is the binary template format for Microsoft PowerPoint, using the same OLE2 compound document structure as PPT files. A POT file contains a complete presentation structure — slide masters, color schemes, font definitions, placeholder layouts, background designs, and default formatting — that serves as a reusable foundation for new presentations with consistent branding. When a user creates a new presentation from a POT template, PowerPoint generates a fresh untitled document pre-populated with the template's design elements while leaving the original file unmodified. The format supports all visual features available in PPT including custom slide layouts, embedded graphics, animations, transition presets, and action buttons on master slides. POT templates became central to corporate identity management in organizations that standardized their visual communications through PowerPoint, ensuring every department produced presentations with approved logos, color palettes, fonts, and layouts. One advantage is brand consistency at scale — distributing a POT file across an organization guarantees that all new presentations inherit the correct visual identity without requiring each author to manually replicate design elements. Rapid document creation is another strength: presenters start with professional layouts and focus on content rather than design, reducing preparation time. While the XML-based POTX format has replaced POT for modern workflows, the binary template format remains in use where compatibility with PowerPoint 97-2003 is required.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1997
PPS (PowerPoint Slideshow) is a binary presentation format from Microsoft that functions identically to PPT with one behavioral difference: double-clicking a PPS file launches it directly in slideshow (full-screen) mode rather than opening the editing interface. The format uses the same OLE2 compound document structure as PPT, storing slides, text, images, animations, transitions, speaker notes, and embedded objects in binary streams. PPS files are typically produced by saving a finished PPT presentation in slideshow format, signaling that the content is intended for viewing rather than editing — though the file can still be opened for editing through PowerPoint's File menu. The format gained widespread use in corporate environments for distributing ready-to-present slide decks, training materials, kiosk displays, and self-running presentations. One advantage is presentation-ready behavior — recipients can launch a PPS file and immediately begin presenting without navigating editing tools, reducing the chance of accidentally modifying content or revealing speaker notes. The auto-play capability is another strength for unattended scenarios: combined with automatic timing and looping features, PPS files power information kiosks, digital signage, and lobby displays that run continuously without operator interaction. While the newer PPSX format has superseded PPS for current workflows, the binary slideshow format remains encountered in archived corporate materials and legacy presentation libraries.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1995

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert POT to PPS?

PPS opens directly in slideshow mode, making it ideal for kiosk displays or situations where you want the audience to view slides immediately without editing access.

How do I open a PPS slideshow?

Double-clicking a PPS launches the presentation in full-screen mode in PowerPoint. LibreOffice Impress and older viewers also support the format.

Does converting POT to PPS remove editability?

PPS is designed to launch as a show, but recipients can still open it in edit mode through PowerPoint if they choose — the content is not locked.

Are slide transitions preserved?

Any transitions defined in the POT template carry over to PPS, so the slideshow plays back with the intended animation effects.

Is there a cost for this conversion?

No — converting POT to PPS is free for standard use. Premium accounts are available for heavy or batch processing needs.

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