XPS to PPSM Converter

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Convert XPS to PPSM without installing anything. Open Convertio in your favorite browser and start immediately.

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Security is built in — XPS uploads are removed after processing and PPSM results auto-delete within 24 hours.

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Convertio extracts content from XPS and delivers a clean PPSM file — formatting and structure stay intact.

How to convert XPS to PPSM

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

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Choose ppsm 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 ppsm 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
PPSM (PowerPoint Slideshow with Macros) is a macro-enabled slideshow format in Microsoft PowerPoint, introduced with Office 2007 as part of the Office Open XML family. PPSM combines the auto-play slideshow behavior of PPSX with the VBA macro capabilities of PPTM — opening a PPSM file launches it directly into full-screen presentation mode while allowing embedded macro code to execute during the slideshow. The format is structurally a ZIP archive containing the same XML slide parts as other OOXML presentation formats, plus a vbaProject.bin stream housing the VBA project. This combination is particularly valuable for interactive presentations: macro-driven slideshows can respond to user input, navigate non-linearly between sections, query external databases, update content in real time, and log audience responses during training or assessment sessions. One advantage is interactive presentation capability — PPSM enables quiz-style presentations where clicking answer buttons triggers immediate scoring feedback, branching paths, or data recording, all invisible to the audience. The macro-enabled slideshow format also supports self-contained automation: a PPSM file can run initialization routines on launch, configure the display environment, and clean up resources on exit without any manual intervention. As with all macro-enabled Office Open XML formats, the distinct .ppsm extension helps administrators enforce security policies that differentiate between trusted macro content and standard presentations. PPSM is supported exclusively in Microsoft PowerPoint desktop editions.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: January 30, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XPS to PPSM?

PPSM is a macro-enabled slideshow format — convert XPS when you need an auto-playing presentation with macros.

What opens PPSM files?

You can open PPSM files with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007+ — launches as a macro-enabled slideshow.

Will XPS pages become individual slides?

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

Can I edit the PPSM file after conversion?

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

Is XPS to PPSM conversion free?

Yes, Convertio provides free XPS to PPSM 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.