How to read a file PPS?

Files PPS slideshows are created with the PowerPoint software. It's just PPT files with an extension of the file name was changed in PPS. You can open them with one of the following software:

  • With Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • With the Microsoft PowerPoint viewer for free, read-only: Powerpoint Viewer
  • XnView with the software, free, provided that this file contains only images: Xnview
  • With free collection and free OpenOffice: OpenOffice.org


  • OpenOffice can also edit files PPS. It supports very well the MAP (as well as Microsoft PowerPoint).
  • It has its own recording format, lighter, more open and documented.
  • It opens the PPS as if it was a PPT, then simply type F5 to see the slideshow.
  • It manages much less effective than Powerpoint, so complex effects will not necessarily when watching the show.