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Production-Grade Output

TGA is trusted in film, animation, and 3D rendering pipelines. Converting PPSM slides to TGA produces images that integrate directly into professional post-production workflows.

Alpha Channel Preserved

TGA supports full transparency via its alpha channel. Slide elements with transparent backgrounds maintain that transparency for clean compositing in video editors.

Processed in the Cloud

High-fidelity TGA rendering runs on cloud servers. Your local machine stays free while each slide converts to a detailed Targa image on Convertio infrastructure.

How to convert PPSM to TGA

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

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Choose tga 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 tga 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
TGA (Truevision Graphics Adapter, also known as TARGA) is a raster image format created by Truevision in 1984 for their line of display adapter cards designed for IBM PC compatibles. The format stores pixel data in a straightforward structure: an 18-byte header specifying dimensions, color depth, and image descriptor flags, optional color map data, and the pixel array in either uncompressed or RLE-compressed form. TGA supports indexed color (8-bit with palette), true color (15-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit), and true color with alpha channel (32-bit), and was one of the first PC image formats to include per-pixel alpha transparency. The format became a staple of the professional graphics industry, widely adopted by video editing suites, 3D rendering software, and game development pipelines throughout the 1990s and 2000s. One advantage is native alpha channel support — TGA was one of the earliest formats offering full 8-bit alpha transparency per pixel, making it the standard output format for 3D renderers and compositing software where layered transparency is essential. The simple, well-documented structure is another strength: TGA files are quick to parse and write, with no complex metadata or container overhead, valued in real-time applications and game engines where loading speed matters. While PNG has largely replaced TGA for general use, the format persists in game development, texture pipelines, and 3D rendering workflows where its simplicity and alpha support remain advantageous.
Developer: Truevision
Initial release: 1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPSM to TGA?

TGA is a staple in video production and 3D workflows. Converting slides to TGA lets you integrate presentation visuals into editing timelines and compositing pipelines.

What software opens TGA?

Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, GIMP, and most professional video/image editing tools support TGA natively.

Does TGA support transparency?

Yes — TGA supports an alpha channel for transparency. Slide areas with transparent backgrounds can preserve that transparency in the TGA output.

How large are TGA files?

TGA can be uncompressed or lightly compressed, so file sizes are significantly larger than JPG or PNG. This is by design — TGA prioritizes fidelity over file size.

Is this conversion free?

Yes — Convertio handles PPSM to TGA conversion free of charge. Premium plans expand limits for professional users processing many files.

Are the macros from PPSM carried into TGA?

No. TGA is a raster image format that contains only pixel data. All VBA macros are removed completely during the conversion.