PPT to RB Converter

Convert PPT slides to RB e-book format — free online

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Legacy E-Book Export

Transform PPT presentations into the RB format — keeping slide content readable on vintage Rocket eBook devices and compatible readers.

Cloud Processing

No need to install niche e-book tools locally. The conversion runs entirely on cloud servers, so any device with a browser will do.

Privacy First

Uploaded PPT files are deleted immediately after processing. Converted RB files are removed from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert PPT to RB

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

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Choose rb 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 rb file right afterwards

About formats

PPT is the binary file format of Microsoft PowerPoint, the presentation software first released on April 20, 1987 for the Apple Macintosh and later ported to Windows. The PPT format stores presentations as OLE2 compound documents — a structured binary container developed by Microsoft that organizes slides, text content, images, charts, animations, transitions, speaker notes, and embedded objects across multiple internal streams. Each slide is composed of shape records describing text boxes, auto-shapes, images, tables, and other elements with associated formatting properties including fonts, colors, positioning, and animation sequences. The format evolved substantially through multiple PowerPoint versions, with the PowerPoint 97 release establishing the compound document structure that remained standard through PowerPoint 2003. One advantage is universal recognition — PPT files are understood by virtually every presentation application across all platforms, from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice Impress, Google Slides, and Apple Keynote, making it one of the most portable document formats ever created. The format's mature feature set is another strength: PPT files support complex slide masters, custom animations with timing sequences, embedded multimedia, OLE-linked objects, and VBA macros for automation. Although Microsoft introduced the XML-based PPTX format with Office 2007, the binary PPT format remains widely encountered in archived presentations, corporate document repositories, and organizations that maintain compatibility with older PowerPoint versions.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: April 20, 1987
RB is the native ebook format of the Rocket eBook, one of the first commercially available dedicated e-reading devices, developed by NuvoMedia and released in October 1998. Founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning — who later co-founded Tesla Motors — NuvoMedia designed the Rocket eBook as a handheld device with a reflective LCD screen, capable of storing approximately ten books in its internal memory. The RB format packages HTML-based content along with embedded images, metadata, and a table of contents into a single binary container optimized for the device's limited hardware. Content was purchased and downloaded through NuvoMedia's RocketLibrarian desktop software. A notable advantage of the format was its early support for bookmarking, annotation, dictionary lookups, and adjustable font sizing — features now standard on modern e-readers but revolutionary in the late 1990s. The Rocket eBook demonstrated viable commercial demand for dedicated reading devices, paving the way for subsequent platforms from Sony, Amazon, and others. NuvoMedia was acquired by Gemstar-TV Guide International in 2000, which discontinued the device line in 2003. While RB files are largely a historical curiosity today, they can be converted to modern formats using ebook management tools, and the format remains significant as a pioneering chapter in the evolution of digital reading.
Developer: NuvoMedia
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PPT to RB?

RB is the Rocket eBook format — converting PPT to RB makes your slide content accessible on legacy Rocket/REB readers and compatible software.

What is the RB format?

RB (Rocket eBook) is an early e-book format used by the NuvoMedia Rocket eBook device, one of the first dedicated hardware e-readers.

What reads RB files today?

Calibre can open and convert RB files on modern systems. Some vintage e-reader enthusiasts still use original Rocket eBook hardware.

Is RB still relevant?

RB is a niche format mainly of interest for legacy hardware compatibility or digital archiving. For general use, EPUB or MOBI are more practical.

Is this conversion free?

Yes, Convertio provides PPT to RB conversion for free. Premium accounts are available for heavy or large-scale usage.

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