What are PPT, PPTX, PPS, PPSX files and the differences between these file types

Whether you are an office worker, an assistant, or any computer-related industry, you definitely cannot use PowerPoint, a great Microsoft Office presentation tool. Have you ever seen the file extension formats such as PPT, PPTX, PPS and PPSX but do not know how to use and the differences between these file types, here, let's learn TipsMake.com about them.

File definition PPT, PPTX, PPS, PPSX.

1. PPT is the default file extension for saving presentations in PowerPoint 2003 and earlier versions.
2. PPS is the display mode extension in PowerPoint 2003 and earlier versions - these files run in 'slide show' mode when double-clicked.
3. PPTX is the default file extension for saving presentations in PowerPoint 2007 and newer versions.
4. PPSX is a display mode extension in PowerPoint 2007 or later - it runs in 'play slideshow' mode when double-clicked.

Differences between file types.

1. Technically, there is no difference between a PPT (or PPTX) file and a PPS (or PPSX) file.
2. With PPT and PPS files, you can actually rename the extension whenever you want and the presentation will remain the same.
3. With PPTX and PPSX files, you cannot rename as you like.

The difference lies in the way PowerPoint treats them:

1. By default, PPT and PPTX files open in edit mode in PowerPoint allowing you to use all toolbars and commands.
2. By default, PPS and PPSX files open in slideshow mode (play - presentation) and you don't see the PowerPoint interface. When the presentation is finished or you exit using the ESC key, PowerPoint will exit.

Difference

PPT

PPTX

PPS

PPSX

Default format

MS.PowerPoint 2003 and earlier

MS.PowerPoint 2007 and later

MS.PowerPoint 2003 or earlier

MS PowerPoint
2007 and later

Data

Based on binary data.

Based on XML format

Basic database

Includes XML format based on MS format. Powerpoint 2007

Feature

Fewer features compared to PPTX.

Better than PPT because it's more flexible.
Better multimedia support.

Read only (can only be read without editing except for documents with .doc or pake trick *)

Improved better than PPS *.

By this point, you already know and distinguish between the PPT, PPS, PPTS and PPSX file extensions. TipsMake.com hopes that the above information can help you with some tips on using PowerPoint.