File Extension Database

Open PPS File

PPS files are used to store information in Microsoft PowerPoint Slideshow format. PPS files differ from the more common PPT and PPTX formats in that they represent complete slideshow and are not editable. They will open as a complete slideshow that can only be read and displayed using a presentation application or appropriate viewer. However, simply changing the file extension to PPT will make the file appear editable again. Though uncommon, the PPS extension may also refer to a Personal Producer Storyboard file.

PPS Presentation files consist of individual slides which are played sequentially, and can contain text, hyperlinks, images, charts, graphs or multimedia objects such as video or audio clips. Customized animations and transition effects between slides are also often used either to add interest or enhance the delivery of a presentation, such as displaying a single bulleted item at a time, for instance. PPS files can also include timing information, allowing a presentation to run automatically with slides changing after predefined time intervals. Alternatively, PPS presentation slides can be run through manually if the timing needs to be flexible or previous slides wish to be revisited. PPS files are self-contained, making it easy to distribute presentations without having to ensure embedded resources are available separately.

Presentation files are most commonly used in business and in education to illustrate or present information in a short, concise manner. Traditionally, PPS files would accompany a spoken presentation, though are now often used purely to deliver information themselves.

You can open PPS file using the latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer. PPS files are not fully backwards compatible, and may loose formatting information if opened in an older version. It should also be noted that as of Microsoft Office 2007, the File extension XML-based File extension PPSX format is the default.

For more information refer to Microsoft customer service contacts.

Typical PPS application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\POWERPNT.EXE /s "%1"
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\POWERPNT.EXE" /s "%1"

Typical PPS mime types:

application/vnd.ms-powerpoint

Frequently used application names to open PPS files:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

PowerPoint.SlideShow.8

How Can I Open PPS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PPS file is to find a PPS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PPS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PPS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PPS file opener then try to search online for "PPS viewer", "application to open PPS file" or "open PPS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PPS file

How Can I Open PPS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PPS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PPS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PPS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PPS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PPS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PPS file then try to search for "PPS viewer", "application to open PPS file" or "read PPS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PPS file

How Can I Open PPS File on Android

If you downloaded a PPS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PPS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PPS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PPS viewer", "PPS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PPS File on iPhone or iPad

To open PPS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PPS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PPS". This way you can find apps which can open PPS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PPS viewer" or "PPS file" online in your favorite search engine.