WPS to POTM Converter

WPS to POTM — browser-based conversion, free and simple

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Format Flexibility

Besides POTM, Convertio supports dozens of other output formats from WPS. One upload can serve multiple conversion needs.

Instant Access

No login needed. Visit the page, upload your WPS file, and download the POTM result — open to everyone.

Works Everywhere

No matter what operating system or device you use — the WPS to POTM converter runs in any modern web browser.

How to convert WPS to POTM

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

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Choose potm 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 potm file right afterwards

About formats

WPS is the document format of Microsoft Works, an integrated productivity suite first released in 1987 that bundled a word processor, spreadsheet, and database in a single affordable application. The WPS format stores word processing documents in a compact binary structure that encodes text content, character and paragraph formatting, page layout, headers, footers, and embedded images. Microsoft positioned Works as a consumer-grade alternative to the more expensive and feature-rich Microsoft Office, pre-installing it on millions of OEM personal computers throughout the 1990s and 2000s. This widespread bundling made WPS one of the most commonly encountered document formats in the consumer PC market, even though many users were unaware they were not using "full" Microsoft Word. The format supports basic word processing features including fonts, text alignment, indentation, bulleted and numbered lists, tables, and page formatting, but lacks advanced capabilities like tracked changes, macros, and complex styles found in DOC. One advantage was accessibility — Microsoft Works cost a fraction of Office's price and came free with many PCs, providing capable word processing to millions of home users and students who did not need enterprise features. Microsoft discontinued Works in 2009, recommending migration to Word or the free Office Online tools. WPS files remain present in personal document archives from that era and can be opened by LibreOffice and older versions of Microsoft Office.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1987
POTM (PowerPoint Template with Macros) is a macro-enabled template format for Microsoft PowerPoint, introduced with Office 2007 as part of the Office Open XML family. POTM combines the template functionality of POTX — providing reusable slide masters, layouts, themes, and design foundations — with the ability to embed VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macro code that executes in presentations created from the template. The format is a ZIP archive containing the standard XML parts for slide masters, layouts, and themes, plus a vbaProject.bin stream housing the VBA project. This combination enables organizations to distribute not just visual consistency but also functional automation: every presentation created from a POTM template inherits both the design system and the programmatic capabilities built into it. Common use cases include templates that automatically populate slides with data from corporate systems, enforce content approval workflows, insert standardized disclaimer slides, or provide custom ribbon tabs with organization-specific tools. One advantage is embedded workflow automation — a POTM template can include initialization macros that configure the presentation environment, add custom menu options, and connect to external data sources the moment a new presentation is created from it. The distinct .potm extension serves a security purpose as well, enabling administrators to apply differentiated trust policies for macro-containing templates versus standard POTX files. POTM is supported exclusively in Microsoft PowerPoint desktop editions where VBA execution is available.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: January 30, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WPS to POTM?

Converting WPS to POTM repurposes your old Microsoft Works content into presentation slides for meetings, lectures, or reports.

What program opens POTM files?

Open POTM files using Microsoft PowerPoint with macro support enabled.

Is my WPS file safe during conversion?

Your files are handled securely. Uploads are purged right after processing, and converted files are auto-deleted within 24 hours.

Is the WPS to POTM conversion free?

Yes — you can convert WPS to POTM for free. Premium plans are available for users who need higher volumes or larger file sizes.

Does WPS to POTM conversion work on mobile?

Completely. The tool is browser-based and responsive, so you can convert WPS to POTM on mobile just as easily as on desktop.