File Extension Database

Open PPTM File

PPTM files are used by Microsoft Office PowerPoint software to store macro-enabled Microsoft PowerPoint documents. Presentations in this format can store custom macro code in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) format.

PPTM file format is supported by Microsoft PowerPoint 2019, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 and Office PowerPoint 2007.

You need to be careful when opening PPTM files on your computer because there is a chance that they may contain macro viruses. Make sure to verify the source where you are getting the PPTM file from and PPTM the antivirus software to check the PPTM file before opening.

Software to open PPTM file

Microsoft Excel - presentation editor which is part of Microsoft Office package.
Office.com - online Microsoft Office software which supports most of presentation file formats supported by desktop Microsoft Office software.
OpenOffice from Apache - free document and presentation editing software from Apache. In order to open PPTM file you may need to rename it to PPT.
LibreOffice from Apache - free document and presentation editing software from Document Foundation. In order to open PPTM file you may need to rename it to PPT.

Typical PPTM application file locations:

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

Typical PPTM mime types:

application/vnd.ms-powerpoint.presentation.macroEnabled.12

Frequently used application names to open PPTM files:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

PowerPoint.ShowMacroEnabled.12

How Can I Open PPTM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PPTM file is to find a PPTM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PPTM 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 PPTM 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 PPTM file opener then try to search online for "PPTM viewer", "application to open PPTM file" or "open PPTM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PPTM file

How Can I Open PPTM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PPTM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PPTM 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 PPTM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PPTM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PPTM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PPTM file then try to search for "PPTM viewer", "application to open PPTM file" or "read PPTM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PPTM file

How Can I Open PPTM File on Android

If you downloaded a PPTM 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 PPTM 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 "PPTM".
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 "PPTM viewer", "PPTM 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 PPTM File on iPhone or iPad

To open PPTM 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 PPTM 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 "PPTM". This way you can find apps which can open PPTM 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 "PPTM viewer" or "PPTM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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