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Next-Gen Compression

HEIF delivers sharper images at smaller file sizes than legacy formats. Your PPS slides benefit from modern encoding that reduces storage requirements dramatically.

Browser-Based Process

No image editing software or PowerPoint needed. Open the converter in any browser, upload PPS, and download HEIF images directly.

Private and Secure

Uploaded PPS presentations are removed immediately after conversion. HEIF output files are auto-deleted within 24 hours from Convertio servers.

How to convert PPS to HEIF

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

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Choose heif 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 heif 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 While the newer PPSX format has superseded PPS for current workflows, the binary slideshow format remains encountered in archived corporate materials and legacy presentation libraries.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
HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) is a container format for images and image sequences standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group as ISO/IEC 23008-12, first published in 2015. HEIF is built on the ISO Base Media File Format (ISOBMFF, the same container used for MP4 video), providing a flexible structure that can hold single images, image collections, image sequences (like animations or bursts), and derived images with non-destructive editing operations. The container is codec-agnostic — while the most common implementation pairs HEIF with HEVC/H.265 compression (branded as HEIC by Apple), the standard also accommodates AV1 compression (creating the AVIF variant), H.266/VVC, and other future codecs. HEIF supports features that JPEG lacks: 10-bit and 12-bit color depth, wide color gamuts (Display P3, BT.2020), lossless compression, alpha transparency, depth maps, thumbnail images, and Exif/XMP metadata — all within a single file. Auxiliary image items can store computational photography data like depth maps, HDR gain maps, and semantic segmentation masks. One advantage is the format's future-proof architecture: by separating the container from the codec, HEIF can adopt newer, more efficient compression technologies without changing the file structure, metadata handling, or application-level APIs. The substantial compression improvement over JPEG is another core strength — HEVC-based HEIF typically achieves 40-50% file size reduction compared to JPEG at the same visual quality, beneficial for storage and bandwidth. HEIF is supported by Apple's ecosystem (iOS, macOS), Windows 10/11, Android 10+, GIMP, ImageMagick, and Adobe products.
Initial release: 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPS to HEIF?

HEIF is a modern container format that stores images with significantly better compression than JPEG while preserving visual quality — ideal for efficient storage of slide content.

What opens HEIF files?

Apple devices support HEIF natively. Windows 10/11 opens it with the HEIF extension installed. GIMP, Photoshop, and Affinity Photo also handle the format.

How is HEIF different from HEIC?

HEIF is the container format standard. HEIC is specifically HEIF with HEVC codec compression. Both produce similar results for static images.

Does HEIF lose image quality?

HEIF uses lossy compression by default but retains visibly higher quality than JPEG at the same file size. Compression artifacts are minimal for typical slide content.

Is the PPS to HEIF conversion free?

Yes, standard conversions are free. Premium plans support larger slideshow files and batch operations.

Can I convert HEIF back to JPEG if needed?

Absolutely. HEIF files can be converted to JPEG, PNG, or any other common format whenever broader compatibility is required.

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