XPS to PPS Converter

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Access the XPS to PPS converter from any operating system — Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.

Format Fidelity

Converting XPS to PPS preserves your document as closely as possible — visual accuracy is a priority.

Off-Device Processing

Cloud servers do the heavy lifting — your XPS to PPS conversion never bogs down your local machine.

How to convert XPS 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

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
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 XPS to PPS?

PPS opens directly as a slideshow — perfect for turning XPS documents into instant full-screen presentations.

What opens PPS files?

You can open PPS files with Microsoft PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress — opens directly in slideshow mode.

Will XPS pages become individual slides?

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

Can I edit the PPS file after conversion?

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

Is XPS to PPS conversion free?

Yes, Convertio provides free XPS to PPS 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.

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