PS to DOTM Converter

PostScript to macro-enabled Word template DOTM

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Macro-Enabled Templates

PS to DOTM creates Word templates that support VBA macros — add automation to documents based on your PostScript layouts.

Automation Ready

DOTM supports embedded macros. Convert PS layouts into templates and then add Word VBA automation for streamlined workflows.

Secure Conversion

Your PostScript files are encrypted and deleted after conversion. DOTM outputs are removed within 24 hours.

How to convert PS to DOTM

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

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Choose dotm 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 dotm file right afterwards

About formats

PS is the standard extension for files written in PostScript, the page description language created by Adobe Systems and first shipped in 1984 with the Apple LaserWriter. A PostScript file is a complete program that describes the precise appearance of a page — text, vector graphics, curves, fills, and even embedded raster images — using a stack-based interpreted language with full programming constructs. When sent to a PostScript-compatible printer or interpreter (such as Ghostscript), the program executes and produces rendered output. PostScript introduced cubic Bezier curves as the standard representation for smooth outlines, a mathematical model that became the foundation for virtually all subsequent vector graphics and font technology including PDF, SVG, and OpenType. The language also serves as a font format: Type 1 PostScript fonts encode glyph outlines as PostScript programs with hinting instructions for sharp rendering at low resolutions, while Type 3 fonts use the full language to define arbitrarily complex glyphs. One advantage is device independence — a PostScript file produces identical output whether rendered on a 300 dpi desktop printer, a high-resolution imagesetter, or a software rasterizer, because it describes shapes mathematically rather than as pixel grids. The human-readable text format provides another practical strength: PS files can be inspected, debugged, and modified with any text editor, and they can be generated programmatically by any software without requiring specialized libraries. PostScript files are widely handled by Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat, preview applications, and numerous publishing and graphics tools.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: 1984
DOTM is a macro-enabled template format for Microsoft Word, introduced with Office 2007 as part of the Office Open XML family. DOTM combines the template functionality of DOTX — providing reusable styles, page layouts, boilerplate content, and formatting definitions — with the ability to embed VBA macro code that executes in documents created from the template. The format is a ZIP archive containing XML parts for styles, document defaults, and theme definitions, plus a vbaProject.bin stream for the VBA project. This combination enables organizations to distribute not just visual consistency but also functional automation: every document created from a DOTM template inherits both the formatting framework and programmatic capabilities. Common use cases include templates that auto-populate document fields from corporate directories, enforce naming conventions, generate tables of contents, insert dynamic headers with project metadata, or validate document structure before submission. One advantage is embedded workflow automation — a DOTM template can include initialization macros that configure the document environment, register custom ribbon commands, and connect to data sources the moment a new document is created from it. The distinct .dotm extension allows administrators to apply differentiated trust policies for macro-containing templates versus standard DOTX files. DOTM is supported exclusively in Microsoft Word desktop editions where VBA execution is available.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: January 30, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PS to DOTM?

DOTM is a macro-enabled Word template. Converting PS to DOTM creates templates that can contain VBA macros for automation.

What opens DOTM files?

DOTM opens in Microsoft Word (2007+). LibreOffice Writer can also open DOTM files, though macro compatibility may vary.

Does DOTM support macros?

Yes — DOTM is specifically designed to contain VBA macros alongside template formatting. Add macros after conversion in Word.

Is PS to DOTM free?

Convertio offers free PS to DOTM conversion. Premium accounts provide higher limits for automated document workflows.

How is DOTM different from DOTX?

DOTM supports embedded VBA macros; DOTX does not. Use DOTM when you need automation in your document templates.