PPS to POT Converter

Create POT templates from PPS slideshows — free

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Slideshow to Template

Take a well-designed PPS presentation and extract its design as a POT template — then build unlimited new presentations using the same look and feel.

Fully Cloud-Based

No need to install PowerPoint just to re-save a slideshow as a template. Cloud servers handle the format transformation entirely.

Preserve Design Assets

Master slides, backgrounds, fonts, and color palettes from your PPS transfer into the POT template, ready for reuse across future presentations.

How to convert PPS to POT

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

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Choose pot 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 pot 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 While the newer PPSX format has superseded PPS for current workflows, the binary slideshow format remains encountered in archived corporate materials and legacy presentation libraries.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
POT (PowerPoint Template) is the binary template format for Microsoft PowerPoint, using the same OLE2 compound document structure as PPT files. A POT file contains a complete presentation structure — slide masters, color schemes, font definitions, placeholder layouts, background designs, and default formatting — that serves as a reusable foundation for new presentations with consistent branding. When a user creates a new presentation from a POT template, PowerPoint generates a fresh untitled document pre-populated with the template's design elements while leaving the original file unmodified. The format supports all visual features available in PPT including custom slide layouts, embedded graphics, animations, transition presets, and action buttons on master slides. POT templates became central to corporate identity management in organizations that standardized their visual communications through PowerPoint, ensuring every department produced presentations with approved logos, color palettes, fonts, and layouts. One advantage is brand consistency at scale — distributing a POT file across an organization guarantees that all new presentations inherit the correct visual identity without requiring each author to manually replicate design elements. Rapid document creation is another strength: presenters start with professional layouts and focus on content rather than design, reducing preparation time. While the XML-based POTX format has replaced POT for modern workflows, the binary template format remains in use where compatibility with PowerPoint 97-2003 is required.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1997

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPS to POT?

Turning a polished PPS slideshow into a POT template lets you reuse its design, color scheme, and layouts as the foundation for new presentations.

How do I use a POT template?

Open the POT in PowerPoint or LibreOffice Impress. It launches as a new untitled presentation based on the template design, ready for your content.

Will custom slide masters transfer?

Slide master layouts, background styles, fonts, and color schemes from the PPS are preserved in the POT template.

Is POT the same as POTX?

POT is the legacy binary template format (PowerPoint 97-2003). POTX is its modern XML-based counterpart. Both serve the same purpose.

Is the conversion free?

Standard PPS to POT conversions are free. Premium accounts handle larger slideshows and higher daily volumes.

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