POT to PPSM Converter
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What is a POT file?
The POT extension denotes a legacy Microsoft PowerPoint Template file used in PowerPoint versions 97 through 2003. It is structured around the Compound File Binary Format (CFBF), acting as a container for OLE objects, streams, and storages. This binary format stores master slides, layout definitions, and styles intended for replication across multiple .PPT presentation files, predating the XML-based architecture introduced in Office 2007.
How to open a POT file
As a legacy format, POT files are natively supported by all modern versions of Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows and macOS, often running in 'Compatibility Mode'. For users without a Microsoft 365 subscription, free alternatives such as LibreOffice Impress, Google Slides (via upload), and Corel Presentations can parse and edit the binary structure effectively.
POT Technical Info
- Full Name
- PowerPoint 97-2003 Template
- Developed By
- Microsoft
- Initial Release
- 1997
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.ms-powerpoint
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
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Developer API
Convert POT to PPSM via API
Automate POT 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": "pot-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 "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.pot
# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$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.