Open PPSX files

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Microsoft PowerPoint 2007/2010 Open XML Complete Slide Show Format
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Microsoft
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Have you encountered a problem with a PPSX file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a PPSX file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PPSX file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PPSX file?

The file extension PPSX is the latest version of the Microsoft PowerPoint file format pps. The PPSX format will be supported as of the 2007 release (Mac 2008) of the worldwide presentation program. The file extension PPSX simply means Powerpoint Presentation Slideshow Xml, ie a PowerPoint presentation in the Office Open XML format.

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A PPSX file can contain, in addition to formatted text, lists, pictures, videos, as well as the old pps files, music and Excel spreadsheets, which are subdivided into display boards or slides. In addition, many elements can be animated or fade in and out, as well as with different effects. Ppsx files can not contain macros. The files contain a complete slideshow and are no longer editable. They are started automatically, assuming compatible software.
PPSX is an XML based file format (Office Open XML) that is unreadable with earlier versions of PowerPoint. For the Office versions 2000, 2003 and XP, however, this functionality can be used with the help of the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, whereby the result of an imported PPSX file does not always have to be 100% identical to the original.
A PPSX file consists of several XML files, which are automatically summarized as archives when saved using the ZIP algorithm. This saves space compared to the old format. Other benefits include better data integrity and easier data recovery in case of data loss.
OpenOffice.Org and LibreOffice do not directly support the files, but can open them if the option 'Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 XML' is selected.

Programs which can open a PPSX file

Windows

Linux

OpenOffice.org

Mac OS

How to open file with PPSX extension?

In order to open a file with PPSX extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening PPSX file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with PPSX files, follow the instructions below.

Install PowerPoint or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening PPSX files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support PPSX files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of PPSX files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set PowerPoint as the default program for opening PPSX files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate PPSX files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the PowerPoint applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where PowerPoint has been installed.

Check the section that lists most common problems with PPSX files

Sometimes problems with opening PPSX files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

File data is corrupted
PPSX files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open PPSX files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
PPSX file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)