XPS to POTM Converter

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Got many XPS files? Upload and convert them all to POTM at once — batch processing keeps your workflow efficient.

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Conversion takes place on Convertio servers — your device resources remain free while XPS becomes POTM.

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How to convert XPS 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

XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a fixed-layout document format developed by Microsoft, first released with Windows Vista and .NET Framework 3.0 in November 2006. Conceived as Microsoft's alternative to Adobe's PDF, XPS uses XML-based page description markup within a ZIP-based Open Packaging Conventions container. Each page is described as a FixedPage element containing paths (vector shapes with fill and stroke), glyphs (text positioned at precise coordinates), images, and canvas groupings — all specified with exact coordinates for pixel-precise rendering. The format embeds all required resources: fonts are subset and included, images are stored within the package, and the complete rendering specification travels with the document. Windows includes the XPS Document Writer as a virtual printer, allowing any application to generate XPS output through the standard print dialog. One advantage is exact visual fidelity — XPS documents render identically on any compliant viewer because every element is positioned absolutely, with no interpretation variance. Native Windows integration is another strength: XPS viewing, creation, and printing are built into Windows without additional software, and the .NET Framework provides APIs for programmatic XPS generation. While XPS did not achieve the ubiquity of PDF as a universal document format, it remains used in Windows printing infrastructure, enterprise document workflows, and scenarios where the Windows platform provides native end-to-end support.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: November 2006
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 XPS to POTM?

POTM is a macro-enabled PowerPoint template — useful for creating automated presentation templates from XPS content.

What opens POTM files?

You can open POTM files with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007+ with macro support enabled.

Will XPS pages become individual slides?

Each page of your XPS document is mapped to a slide in the POTM output — multi-page documents produce multi-slide files.

Can I edit the POTM file after conversion?

Yes — the resulting POTM file is fully editable in compatible presentation software like PowerPoint or Impress.

Is XPS to POTM conversion free?

Yes, Convertio provides free XPS to POTM conversion. For heavy use, premium plans unlock additional capacity.

Does it require a desktop computer?

Not at all — the converter is fully web-based and works on any device with a modern browser, including phones and tablets.