TCR to PPS Converter

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Auto-Playing Slides

Convert TCR text into PPS format — a slide show that starts playing immediately when opened, perfect for displays and quick presentations.

Fully Cloud-Based

All conversion processing runs on Convertio servers. Produce a PPS file from your browser without any local PowerPoint installation.

Instant Presentation

Double-click the converted PPS and your TCR text is already on screen in slide show mode — no extra steps to start presenting.

How to convert TCR to PPS

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

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Choose pps 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 pps file right afterwards

About formats

TCR (Text Compression for Reader) is a compressed plain-text ebook format developed by Barry Childress in the early 1990s for the Psion Series 3 family of palmtop computers. The format was created for Childress's Reader3 application, a text file viewer that needed to fit large books into the Psion's extremely limited storage — typically 128 KB to 2 MB of available memory. TCR uses a dictionary-based compression scheme derived from the earlier ZVR format by Ian Giddings, replacing repeated byte sequences with single-byte tokens that reference a header dictionary. This straightforward approach achieves compression ratios of roughly 40-60% on typical English prose while requiring minimal CPU resources for decompression. The Psion Series 3 ran on a 3.84 MHz NEC V30 processor with no floating-point unit, so TCR's low computational overhead was essential for smooth page-by-page reading. A key advantage is remarkable storage efficiency for its simplicity — users could carry dozens of novels on removable SSD cards that held only a few hundred kilobytes. The format found a dedicated user community among Psion enthusiasts who built libraries of compressed literature for portable reading years before smartphones existed. Though the Psion platform faded from the market in the early 2000s, TCR files can still be opened and converted by modern ebook tools, and the format stands as an early example of purpose-built mobile reading technology from the pre-smartphone era.
Developer: Barry Childress
Initial release: 1993
PPS (PowerPoint Slideshow) is a binary presentation format from Microsoft that functions identically to PPT with one behavioral difference: double-clicking a PPS file launches it directly in slideshow (full-screen) mode rather than opening the editing interface. The format uses the same OLE2 compound document structure as PPT, storing slides, text, images, animations, transitions, speaker notes, and embedded objects in binary streams. PPS files are typically produced by saving a finished PPT presentation in slideshow format, signaling that the content is intended for viewing rather than editing — though the file can still be opened for editing through PowerPoint's File menu. The format gained widespread use in corporate environments for distributing ready-to-present slide decks, training materials, kiosk displays, and self-running presentations. One advantage is presentation-ready behavior — recipients can launch a PPS file and immediately begin presenting without navigating editing tools, reducing the chance of accidentally modifying content or revealing speaker notes. The auto-play capability is another strength for unattended scenarios: combined with automatic timing and looping features, PPS files power information kiosks, digital signage, and lobby displays that run continuously without operator interaction. While the newer PPSX format has superseded PPS for current workflows, the binary slideshow format remains encountered in archived corporate materials and legacy presentation libraries.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1995

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert TCR to PPS?

PPS opens directly in slide show mode. Converting TCR text to PPS creates a self-running presentation — ideal for kiosk displays or quick sharing.

What opens PPS files?

Microsoft PowerPoint opens PPS and launches it as a slide show. LibreOffice Impress also supports PPS, though it opens in editing mode first.

Can I edit the PPS content?

Yes, rename the extension to .ppt or open in PowerPoint and choose Edit mode. LibreOffice Impress opens PPS files in edit mode by default.

What is the difference between PPS and PPT?

PPS launches into presentation mode automatically when opened. PPT opens in editing mode. The underlying file structure is identical.

Is TCR to PPS free?

Convertio offers free TCR to PPS conversion. Premium subscriptions provide batch processing and priority conversion for heavier workloads.