PPS to RB Converter

Convert PPS slideshows to Rocket eBook RB format

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Legacy E-Book Format

RB files encapsulate your PPS slideshow content in a format built for the pioneering Rocket eBook — preserving content in this historic container.

Effortless Cloud Processing

No special software installation required on your end. Cloud servers handle the entire PPS to RB transformation remotely.

Secure File Management

Your uploaded PPS presentation is deleted right after conversion completes. RB download links are purged within 24 hours.

How to convert PPS to RB

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

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Choose rb 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 rb file right afterwards

About formats

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 While the newer PPSX format has superseded PPS for current workflows, the binary slideshow format remains encountered in archived corporate materials and legacy presentation libraries.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
RB is the native ebook format of the Rocket eBook, one of the first commercially available dedicated e-reading devices, developed by NuvoMedia and released in October 1998. Founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning — who later co-founded Tesla Motors — NuvoMedia designed the Rocket eBook as a handheld device with a reflective LCD screen, capable of storing approximately ten books in its internal memory. The RB format packages HTML-based content along with embedded images, metadata, and a table of contents into a single binary container optimized for the device's limited hardware. Content was purchased and downloaded through NuvoMedia's RocketLibrarian desktop software. A notable advantage of the format was its early support for bookmarking, annotation, dictionary lookups, and adjustable font sizing — features now standard on modern e-readers but revolutionary in the late 1990s. The Rocket eBook demonstrated viable commercial demand for dedicated reading devices, paving the way for subsequent platforms from Sony, Amazon, and others. NuvoMedia was acquired by Gemstar-TV Guide International in 2000, which discontinued the device line in 2003. While RB files are largely a historical curiosity today, they can be converted to modern formats using ebook management tools, and the format remains significant as a pioneering chapter in the evolution of digital reading.
Developer: NuvoMedia
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPS to RB?

RB was designed for the Rocket eBook, one of the first mass-produced e-readers. Converting to RB is useful for collectors or enthusiasts of early digital reading hardware.

What reads RB files today?

Original Rocket eBook devices and some retro e-book software read RB. Calibre can import RB files and convert them to modern formats if needed.

Is RB still a relevant format?

RB is a legacy format with niche appeal. It sees use among vintage hardware collectors and digital preservation projects.

Does the conversion keep slide images?

Basic text content and supported images are included. Complex graphical elements may simplify due to the format limitations of the RB container.

Is this conversion free?

Yes, standard PPS to RB conversions are free of charge. Premium accounts offer additional file-size capacity.

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