PPS File Extension

PPS file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as PowerPoint Slide Show. PPS has been classified as Data Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open PPS files in OpenOffice Impress program.

PowerPoint Slide Show File Type

What is a PPS File Type?

You will only find a PPS file if you are using PowerPoint 97 until 2003 or if you are working with someone using these versions of the software. If you use PowerPoint 2007 or later and save your presentation as a slideshow file, it will be saved in OpenXML format with l' extension .PPSX. Even if the PPSX file is used by PowerPoint 2007 or later, you can still use it to open the PPS file.

The PPS files are similar to the more popular PPT files. When you open the PowerPoint PPT file, however, it s' opens automatically in edit mode and when you open the PPS file it s' opens automatically in PowerPoint presentation mode.

Free online PPS Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PPS (PowerPoint Slide Show) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PPS, merge, split and compare the PPS files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PPS Converter

Open PPS

Edit PPS

Compare PPS Files

Merge PPS Files

Split PPS Files

PPS Metadata Viewer

PPS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the PowerPoint Slide Show .PPS File Extensions while opening the .PPS files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PPS Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for PowerPoint Slide Show on your system such as OpenOffice Impress.
2. Associate default Openoffice Impress OpenOffice Impress program for *.pps (PowerPoint Slide Show) files.
   
   

   Associate PPS Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PPS (e.g example.pps) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Openoffice Impress OpenOffice Impress program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pps files.
   
   

   Associate PPS Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PPS (e.g example.pps) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Openoffice Impress OpenOffice Impress program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .OpenOffice Impress extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PPS File Extensions

PPS default file extension is .PPS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PPS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PPS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PPS File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows	Commercial	Aspose
	Ability Office 6 for Windows	Commercial	Ability
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft

Open PPS File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Keynote 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Apple
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft

Open PPS file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	OpenOffice Impress 000 for Linux	Free	OpenOffice Impress

Open PPS file on Web

Open PPS file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro 8 for iOS	Commercial	MobiSystems

Open PPS file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro 8 for Android	Commercial	MobiSystems

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PPS - PowerPoint Slide Show

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