PPSM to XV Converter

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Khoros-Ready Output

PPSM slides become XV images compatible with the Khoros visualization ecosystem — useful for researchers and engineers who work within that imaging pipeline.

Macros Fully Removed

Converting to XV eliminates all VBA code embedded in the PPSM. Uploaded files are deleted instantly and converted files within 24 hours for complete privacy.

Works From Any Device

Run the entire conversion in your browser — no desktop software, no PowerPoint license. Upload from a phone, tablet, or computer and get XV files back.

How to convert PPSM to XV

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

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Choose xv 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 xv file right afterwards

About formats

PPSM (PowerPoint Slideshow with Macros) is a macro-enabled slideshow format in Microsoft PowerPoint, introduced with Office 2007 as part of the Office Open XML family. PPSM combines the auto-play slideshow behavior of PPSX with the VBA macro capabilities of PPTM — opening a PPSM file launches it directly into full-screen presentation mode while allowing embedded macro code to execute during the slideshow. The format is structurally a ZIP archive containing the same XML slide parts as other OOXML presentation formats, plus a vbaProject.bin stream housing the VBA project. This combination is particularly valuable for interactive presentations: macro-driven slideshows can respond to user input, navigate non-linearly between sections, query external databases, update content in real time, and log audience responses during training or assessment sessions. One advantage is interactive presentation capability — PPSM enables quiz-style presentations where clicking answer buttons triggers immediate scoring feedback, branching paths, or data recording, all invisible to the audience. The macro-enabled slideshow format also supports self-contained automation: a PPSM file can run initialization routines on launch, configure the display environment, and clean up resources on exit without any manual intervention. As with all macro-enabled Office Open XML formats, the distinct .ppsm extension helps administrators enforce security policies that differentiate between trusted macro content and standard presentations. PPSM is supported exclusively in Microsoft PowerPoint desktop editions.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: January 30, 2007
XV is an alternate file extension for the VIFF (Visualization Image File Format) developed by Khoral Research as part of the Khoros scientific image processing environment, which originated at the University of New Mexico around 1990. The .xv extension and the .viff extension refer to the same underlying format — a container with a 1024-byte header encoding image dimensions, data type (from single-bit to double-precision float and complex numbers), color space, band count, and optional spatial location metadata, followed by color map data and pixel values. The XV extension became common on systems where Khoros was installed alongside other X Window System tools, and in some research communities .xv was preferred over .viff as a shorter alternative. Khoros itself was a pioneering visual programming system where scientists assembled image processing pipelines by wiring together processing nodes in a graphical canvas — an approach that predated and influenced similar environments in MATLAB, LabVIEW, and commercial remote sensing packages. One advantage of the VIFF/XV format is its ability to store data at scientific precision levels — floating-point and complex number pixel values preserve measurement accuracy that would be lost in photographic formats limited to 8-bit or 16-bit integers, making it valuable for spectral analysis, computational physics output, and satellite imagery. The multi-band architecture provides another strength, allowing a single file to hold dozens of spectral channels from multispectral or hyperspectral sensors without splitting data across multiple files. XV files are supported by ImageMagick and can be converted to modern image formats for visualization or publication.
Developer: Khoral Research
Initial release: 1990

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPSM to XV?

XV is the native format for the Khoros visualization environment. Converting slide content to XV makes it accessible within Khoros-based scientific imaging workflows.

What opens XV files?

The xv image viewer on Unix/Linux systems handles XV natively. GIMP and ImageMagick also read XV files, making them accessible on most platforms.

Does converting to XV remove macros?

Yes — XV is a simple raster format with no scripting capability. All VBA macros from the PPSM source are completely stripped during conversion.

Is PPSM to XV conversion free?

Convertio offers this conversion at no charge. Premium plans are available for users who need higher volume limits or batch processing.

Does PPSM to XV conversion work on mobile?

Yes — the converter runs in any modern browser, including mobile devices. No app installation required, just open the page and upload.

Can I convert multiple PPSM files to XV at once?

Yes — upload several PPSM presentations and convert them all in a single session. Each file produces its own set of XV slide images.