Convert PPS to PPSX

File Extension PPS
Full Name Microsoft PowerPoint 97 To 2003 Complete Slide Show Format

PPS is an extension given to files created by the popular Microsoft Power Point presentation program. PPS files contain a multimedia presentation. It is a document consisting of a certain number of slides which are displayed one after the other during a presentation.

File Extension PPSX
Full Name Microsoft PowerPoint 2007/2010 Open XML Complete Slide Show Format

PPSX read-only file contains a slideshow. PPSX files are created by Microsoft PowerPoint and its offshoots. PPSX file is an ZIP-compressed archive that stores data in Open XML format.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PPS") to another (referred to as "PPSX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PPS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PPS to format PPSX becomes essential.

So, how can we perform PPS to PPSX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PPS and transforming it into format PPSX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PPS to PPSX converters.

Conversion from PPS to PPSX

How to convert the PPS file to PPSX?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PPS to PPSX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PPS file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file PPS, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the PPS file to the application
  • Select the output format of the PPSX file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file PPSX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted PPSX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.