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KEY to PPSM Converter

Convert KEY to PPSM online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

01

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

02

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

03

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is a KEY file?

A KEY file is a presentation document created by Apple Keynote, part of the iWork productivity suite. Technically, the format has evolved through two primary iterations: a package directory (bundle) containing XML data and media assets (Keynote '09), and a single-file Zipped archive using Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) for efficient serialization (Keynote 2013 onwards). It utilizes a proprietary schema to store slide geometry, animations, and media, distinct from the Office Open XML standard.

How to open a KEY file

Native access is exclusive to macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices via the Apple Keynote application. Users on Windows or Linux can view and edit these files via iCloud Keynote in a web browser. Conversion to PDF or PPTX is often required for offline viewing on non-Apple systems. LibreOffice offers limited import capabilities for older version 09 files but struggles with modern Protobuf-based KEY files.

KEY Technical Info

Full Name
Keynote Presentation
Developed By
Apple Inc.
Initial Release
2003
MIME Type
application/x-iwork-keynote-sffkey

What is a PPSM file?

The PPSM (PowerPoint Macro-Enabled Slide Show) file format is a presentation file type developed by Microsoft, based on the Office Open XML (OOXML) standard defined in ISO/IEC 29500. Unlike standard PPTM files, PPSM files are configured to open directly in slide show mode rather than edit mode. The structure utilizes a ZIP-compressed XML framework containing a vbaProject.bin binary part to store Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros, along with separate folders for slides, media assets, and relationship (.rels) files.

How to open a PPSM file

PPSM files are natively supported by Microsoft PowerPoint (2007 and later) on Windows and macOS, which executes the contained macros upon opening if security settings permit. For users without the full Microsoft Office suite, files can be viewed using the free PowerPoint Viewer or LibreOffice Impress. On mobile devices, the Microsoft PowerPoint app provides compatibility, though macro execution is generally restricted on iOS and Android platforms.

PPSM Technical Info

Full Name
PowerPoint Macro-Enabled Slide Show
Developed By
Microsoft
Initial Release
2007
MIME Type
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint.slideshow.macroEnabled.12

Why RunConvert

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Convert KEY to PPSM in seconds

Every KEY to PPSM conversion runs on our servers, so your device stays fast and the output quality stays intact.

Fast, cloud-powered

No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

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Encrypted in transit and never shared with anyone. Uploads are erased the moment your job completes, and results shortly after.

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Developer API

Convert KEY to PPSM via API

Automate KEY to PPSM conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "key-to-ppsm",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "ppsm"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.key

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.