How to open PPS files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open PPS file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate PPS files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
PPS File Extension
- File type PowerPoint Slide Show
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) PPS file?
The PPS file format is a file extension used primarily for Microsoft Office PowerPoint Slide Show files. It is an alternative to the standard PPT (PowerPoint Presentation) format, but the two formats are basically identical. From a technical standpoint, the PPS file is a self-contained package that includes the presentation text, graphics and other multimedia files, such as music and video clips.
When opened, PPS files launch the PowerPoint application and automatically run the associated slide show in full screen mode, without any user intervention. This makes them ideal for sharing presentations over the Internet, ensuring that users can easily experience the content without any additional setup.
How to open PPS file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .PPS files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports PPS files
In order to open PPS file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with PPS extension.
Programs that can open PPS files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, PPS files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on PPS files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to PPS files.
Step 2. Associate given software with PPS files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting PPS files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with PPS files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open PPS files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open PPS files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to PPS files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the PPS file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with PPS extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the PPS file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the PPS file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on PPS files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
Similar file extensions
- File extension File name
- .PPT3 Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Presentation
- .PPAM PowerPoint 2007 Add-In
- .PPJ Premiere 6 Project Format
- .PPI Microsoft PowerPoint Graphics
- .PPV Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation
- .PPK PuTTY Private Key Format
- .PPCX Adobe Presenter Presentation Audio Format
- .PP2 Poser Prop Format
