PPSM to DJVU Converter

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Compact File Size

DJVU compression technology produces dramatically smaller files than many document formats — store and transfer archived presentations with minimal bandwidth.

Macro-Free Archive

All VBA code is stripped from the PPSM during conversion. The DJVU output is a static, read-only document — safe for long-term storage.

Cloud-Powered Conversion

Heavy compression algorithms run on Convertio servers. Your device handles only the upload and download — no local processing required.

How to convert PPSM to DJVU

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

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Choose djvu 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 djvu file right afterwards

About formats

PPSM (PowerPoint Slideshow with Macros) is a macro-enabled slideshow format in Microsoft PowerPoint, introduced with Office 2007 as part of the Office Open XML family. PPSM combines the auto-play slideshow behavior of PPSX with the VBA macro capabilities of PPTM — opening a PPSM file launches it directly into full-screen presentation mode while allowing embedded macro code to execute during the slideshow. The format is structurally a ZIP archive containing the same XML slide parts as other OOXML presentation formats, plus a vbaProject.bin stream housing the VBA project. This combination is particularly valuable for interactive presentations: macro-driven slideshows can respond to user input, navigate non-linearly between sections, query external databases, update content in real time, and log audience responses during training or assessment sessions. One advantage is interactive presentation capability — PPSM enables quiz-style presentations where clicking answer buttons triggers immediate scoring feedback, branching paths, or data recording, all invisible to the audience. The macro-enabled slideshow format also supports self-contained automation: a PPSM file can run initialization routines on launch, configure the display environment, and clean up resources on exit without any manual intervention. As with all macro-enabled Office Open XML formats, the distinct .ppsm extension helps administrators enforce security policies that differentiate between trusted macro content and standard presentations. PPSM is supported exclusively in Microsoft PowerPoint desktop editions.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: January 30, 2007
DjVu (pronounced "deja vu") is a document format developed at AT&T Labs by Yann LeCun, Leon Bottou, Patrick Haffner, and Paul Howard, first released in 1996. The format was specifically designed for storing scanned documents and images at very high compression ratios while maintaining visual quality suitable for on-screen reading. DjVu achieves this through a layered approach: the document image is separated into a foreground layer (text and line art at full resolution), a background layer (photographs and textures at reduced resolution), and a mask layer that determines which layer is visible at each pixel. This separation, combined with purpose-built compression algorithms for each layer type, typically produces files 5-10 times smaller than equivalent JPEG or PDF scans. One advantage is exceptional compression on scanned pages — a 300 DPI color scan that might occupy 25 MB as TIFF or 500 KB as JPEG typically compresses to 40-80 KB in DjVu while preserving legible text. The progressive rendering model is another strength: DjVu files stream efficiently over networks, displaying a readable low-resolution version almost immediately while progressively refining to full quality. The format supports multi-page documents, embedded text layers for searchability, hyperlinks, annotations, and a shared dictionary mechanism that further compresses collections of similar pages. DjVu is widely used by libraries and archives for digitized historical documents and manuscripts.
Developer: AT&T Labs
Initial release: 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPSM to DJVU?

DJVU achieves aggressive compression while keeping text and images sharp — ideal for archiving presentations in a fraction of the original file size.

How do I open a DJVU file?

WinDjView on Windows, DjView on Linux, and Sumatra PDF (which also handles DJVU) are popular options. Several browser extensions support DJVU as well.

Is DJVU better than PDF for archiving?

DJVU typically produces smaller files than PDF for image-heavy documents. For text-only content, the difference is less significant.

Are PPSM macros removed?

Yes. DJVU is a static document format with no support for executable code. All VBA macros from the PPSM are discarded completely.

Is this conversion free?

Convertio converts PPSM to DJVU for free. Premium tiers unlock larger uploads and faster queue priority.

Will my slide graphics look sharp in DJVU?

DJVU uses layered compression that separates text from background imagery. Slide graphics remain visually clear despite the smaller file size.