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Open Standard Format

ODT uses the ISO-standardized Open Document Format — your converted PPS content remains accessible regardless of which office suite you use.

Entirely Browser-Based

No installations, no plugins, no sign-up required. Open the converter page and transform your PPS slideshow to ODT in a few clicks.

Automatic File Purge

Uploaded presentations are deleted immediately upon conversion. ODT download links are removed within 24 hours to protect your data.

How to convert PPS to ODT

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

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Choose odt 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 odt 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 While the newer PPSX format has superseded PPS for current workflows, the binary slideshow format remains encountered in archived corporate materials and legacy presentation libraries.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
ODT (OpenDocument Text) is the word processing format defined by the OpenDocument Format (ODF) standard, developed by the OASIS technical committee and first published as ODF 1.0 on May 1, 2005, later adopted as international standard ISO/IEC 26300. An ODT file is a ZIP archive containing XML documents that describe text content, formatting styles, metadata, and settings using a vendor-neutral, royalty-free specification. The document body resides in content.xml with styling rules in styles.xml, while embedded images, fonts, and other resources are stored alongside in the package. The format supports rich word processing features including paragraph and character styles, tables, footnotes, tracked changes, table of contents generation, bibliography management, mail merge fields, and embedded vector and raster graphics. ODT serves as the native format for LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice Writer, and Calligra Words, and can be imported by Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and other commercial tools. One advantage is vendor independence — ODT is governed by an open standard rather than a single company, ensuring long-term document accessibility free from proprietary lock-in. This makes ODT particularly important for government agencies, educational institutions, and organizations with archival mandates. The XML-based architecture provides another strength, enabling programmatic document generation and processing using standard tools in any programming language.
Developer: OASIS
Initial release: May 1, 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPS to ODT?

ODT is an open-standard document format supported across platforms and office suites. It lets you edit and redistribute slideshow content without proprietary software.

What programs open ODT files?

LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice Writer, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Calligra Words all handle ODT documents.

Is ODT truly cross-platform?

Yes. ODT is part of the Open Document Format standard, supported on Windows, macOS, and Linux by multiple applications.

Does slide layout survive in ODT?

Text and images transfer cleanly. Slide-specific layout like multi-column arrangements and transitions simplify into a linear document flow.

Is the service free?

Standard PPS to ODT conversions are free. Premium plans offer more capacity for large slideshows and frequent use.

Can I convert ODT back to a presentation format?

You can convert ODT to formats like PPTX or ODP on Convertio if you later need the content back in a presentation structure.

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