Convert PPTX to PPSM

File Extension PPTX
Full Name Microsoft PowerPoint 2007/2010 Open XML Presentation Format

Files with the .PPTX extension contain presentation files saved in an open XML format, which means that the data is stored separately, as files in a ZIP pack, with their description contained in the XML file, also located in the pack.

File Extension PPSM
Full Name Microsoft PowerPoint 2007/2010 Macro-enabled Open XML Complete Slide Show Format

The PPSM format is used by the Microsoft Power Point presentation software. PPSM files are used to store complete presentations made in the program. PPTX files are often used for this purpose, but PPSM files also support macros defined in them. PPSM files are based on the Open XML format. They are compressed using the ZIP format.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PPTX") to another (referred to as "PPSM"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PPTX 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 PPTX to format PPSM becomes essential.

So, how can we perform PPTX to PPSM 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 PPTX and transforming it into format PPSM. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PPTX to PPSM converters.

Conversion from PPTX to PPSM

How to convert the PPTX file to PPSM?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PPTX to PPSM. 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 PPTX file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file PPTX, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the PPTX file to the application
  • Select the output format of the PPSM file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file PPSM on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted PPSM 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.