How to convert PPS to POT
- Add your .PPS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .POT in a few seconds.
- Download your new .POT file.
What to expect
- Both formats are the same legacy OLE2 binary lineage, so layouts, fonts as referenced, and graphics generally survive intact.
- PPS auto-play behaviour is dropped: the output is a template, not a file that launches full-screen on open.
- Any VBA macros or embedded OLE objects from the original may not carry through the LibreOffice conversion reliably; verify anything interactive.
Frequently asked questions
Will the slides look the same after converting PPS to POT?
They should. Both are the legacy PowerPoint 97-2003 binary (OLE2/CFBF) format, so the conversion stays inside one format family and the slide layouts, text, and graphics carry over closely. The main change is role, not appearance: the result is a template rather than a self-playing show.
Why convert a `.pps` slide show into a `.pot` template?
A PPS is set to open straight into full-screen playback, while a POT is meant to seed new presentations from a reusable design. Converting lets you turn an existing deck's look and master slides into a starting point for future files.
Where can I open the resulting POT file?
POT is the Office 97-2003 template format and opens in Microsoft PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, and Google Slides. Double-clicking a POT typically starts a new presentation based on it rather than opening the template for editing.
Does converting preserve the actual slide content or just the design?
The slides and their design both carry into the POT. Because it now functions as a template, PowerPoint will treat opening it as creating a new presentation from that content; use File > Open if you need to edit the template itself.
Programs that convert PPS: Microsoft PowerPoint · Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac · Apache OpenOffice Impress (OpenOffice.org Impress)
