PPSM to OXPS Converter

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Standardized Fixed Layout

OXPS follows the Open XML Paper Specification standard — a documented, interoperable format for preserving exact page layouts across systems.

Zero Macro Content

Every VBA script from the PPSM source is permanently removed. OXPS output is inherently safe — a static document with no executable elements.

Fast Server-Side Processing

Convertio handles the rendering on its own servers. Even presentations with many slides convert to OXPS quickly without loading your device.

How to convert PPSM to OXPS

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

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Choose oxps 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 oxps 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
OXPS (Open XPS) is a fixed-layout document format standardized as ECMA-388 in June 2009, representing an evolution of Microsoft's original XPS specification. The format packages fixed-layout pages, fonts, images, and metadata in a ZIP-based Open Packaging Conventions container — the same packaging framework used by DOCX, XLSX, and other Office Open XML formats. Each page is described using an XML markup language that specifies paths, glyphs, images, and canvas elements with precise coordinates, producing documents that render identically regardless of the viewing device or printer. OXPS incorporated several changes from the original XPS: the use of JPEG XR for high dynamic range images, support for the Open Packaging Conventions 2nd edition, and alignment with the Ecma standardization process. Windows 8 and later generate OXPS (rather than XPS) when printing to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer. One advantage is standards-based document fidelity — as an Ecma standard, OXPS provides a vendor-neutral, fully specified format for documents that must look identical everywhere they are rendered, essential for legal filings, regulatory submissions, and archival records. The fixed-layout model is another strength: unlike reflowable formats, OXPS documents preserve exact page composition including precise glyph positioning and vector graphics. Built-in support in Windows and the .NET framework provides native viewing and creation capabilities without third-party software.
Developer: Ecma International
Initial release: June 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPSM to OXPS?

OXPS is the updated Open XML Paper Specification — a fixed-layout format that preserves every visual detail of your slides for archival or controlled distribution.

How do I open OXPS?

Windows 8 and later include native OXPS support via XPS Viewer. On older systems or other platforms, third-party viewers like Pagemark handle OXPS.

What is the difference between XPS and OXPS?

OXPS is the standardized evolution of XPS. It became the default in Windows 8, using a slightly updated packaging format while maintaining the same fixed-layout approach.

Are VBA macros removed?

Completely. OXPS is a static document format that does not support any form of executable code. Macros from the PPSM source are discarded.

Is PPSM to OXPS conversion free?

Yes — Convertio handles this conversion at no charge. Premium subscriptions add larger file limits and faster queue priority.

Will slide graphics be preserved?

OXPS renders slides as fixed pages with all graphical elements — images, text, vector shapes — positioned exactly as they appear in the original PPSM.