PPS to SNB Converter

Convert PPS presentations to Shanda Bambook SNB format

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Bambook-Ready E-Book

Your PPS presentation content is packaged into the SNB format that Shanda Bambook devices can display natively without any additional conversion.

Browser-Only Workflow

No desktop e-book tools or presentation software needed. The converter runs entirely in your web browser on any operating system.

Quick Processing

SNB files are lightweight, and the cloud-based conversion finishes rapidly — even for PPS slideshows with numerous slides.

How to convert PPS to SNB

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

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Choose snb 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 snb 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 While the newer PPSX format has superseded PPS for current workflows, the binary slideshow format remains encountered in archived corporate materials and legacy presentation libraries.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
SNB is a proprietary ebook format developed by Shanghai Nutshell Electronics, a subsidiary of Shanda Interactive Entertainment, for the Bambook e-reader launched in August 2010. The format is structurally based on EPUB principles, packaging HTML content, CSS styling, images, and metadata within a compressed archive, but uses a proprietary container that restricts native playback to Bambook devices and associated software. Shanda designed the Bambook and its SNB ecosystem as an integrated reading platform tied to the Cloudary literature portal (later rebranded as China Literature), one of China's largest online publishing networks hosting millions of web novels and serialized fiction. The format supported reflowable text, chapter navigation, bookmarks, and basic typographic controls suited to Chinese-language content display. One advantage was tight integration with Shanda's massive content catalog, providing readers instant access to an enormous library of Chinese-language literature directly through the device. The Bambook was initially offered at a heavily subsidized price point, using the content ecosystem to drive revenue — a model that preceded similar strategies by other e-reader manufacturers. While the Bambook hardware line was eventually discontinued as the Chinese market shifted toward tablet-based reading apps, SNB files from that era can be converted to standard formats using tools like Calibre with appropriate plugins. The format represents an interesting case study in platform-specific ebook ecosystems within the Chinese digital publishing landscape.
Initial release: August 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPS to SNB?

SNB is the native format for Shanda Bambook e-readers. Converting PPS to SNB lets you read presentation content on these devices without format workarounds.

What devices support SNB?

Shanda Bambook e-readers are the primary devices for SNB. Some third-party e-reader apps may also handle the format.

Is SNB still actively used?

SNB is a niche legacy format — Shanda released its last Bambook device in 2011. It remains relevant for existing device owners.

Does the conversion keep images?

Text content and supported images from your PPS slides are included in the SNB output within the constraints of the format.

Is there a fee?

No — standard PPS to SNB conversions are free. Premium plans support larger slideshows and batch conversions.