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Last verified Nov 2026

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How to convert PPSX to POTX

  1. Add your .PPSX file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
  2. Convert it to .POTX in a few seconds.
  3. Download your new .POTX file.

What to expect

  • Both formats are Open XML, so theme colors, fonts, slide masters, and layouts transfer cleanly in most cases.
  • The full-screen auto-play behavior of PPSX is dropped; a POTX is meant to create new presentations.
  • POTX cannot contain macros, so any VBA project present would not be carried into it.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a lossy conversion?
Both PPSX and POTX are modern Open XML (ZIP+XML) formats from the same family, so the design, masters, and layouts generally carry over with high fidelity.
Why convert PPSX to POTX?
To turn a finished slide show into a reusable design template that holds the theme, fonts, slide masters, and layouts for building new presentations.
Where does a POTX file open?
POTX opens in Microsoft PowerPoint (2007 and later), LibreOffice Impress, and Google Slides; opening it normally starts a new presentation from the template.
Does the template keep the actual slides?
A template's purpose is to store the design rather than finished slides, and the auto-play slide-show behavior of the PPSX is not retained.
Learn about the formats: .PPSX · .POTX
Programs that convert PPSX: Microsoft PowerPoint · Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac · LibreOffice Impress · Apache OpenOffice Impress (OpenOffice.org Impress)