PPSX File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .ppsx
Full Name PowerPoint Open XML Slide Show
MIME Type application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.slideshow
Format Type Binary
Developed by Microsoft
Initial Release 2007
Based On XML and ZIP
Encryption Supports password-based encryption
Compression ZIP compression
Main Usage Sharing presentations for viewing
Editable No, not without converting to PPTX
Accessibility Viewable in PowerPoint and compatible applications without need for original software
Macros No support for embedded macros
Compatibility OpenXML formats are widely supported across different software
Primary Benefit Smaller file size and improved data management
Content Types Text, images, multimedia, and other presentation data
Default Open Mode Read-only slideshow
Pros Portable, universally viewable, and secure format for presentations
Cons Limited editing capabilities without conversion
Software Support Microsoft PowerPoint, OpenOffice Impress, LibreOffice Impress, and more
Interaction Features Animations, transitions, hyperlinks