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PPSM to ARW Converter
Convert PPSM files to ARW online with ConverterHQ. Create image outputs for previews, publishing, and QA.
PPSM at a glance
PPSM
PPSM was introduced in the Office XML era to preserve slideshow-first behavior with macro support.
ARW at a glance
ARW
As Sony expanded from consumer electronics into serious camera bodies and sensors, ARW became part of the broader shift that put Sony raw support on the critical path for many photo applications.
Format comparison
| Feature | PPSM | ARW |
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| File type | Presentation | Image |
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| Created year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Inventor | Microsoft | Sony |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PPSM
- Your source file is already in PPSM.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to ARW.
- PPSM is commonly used in presentation workflows.
When to use ARW
- Your target workflow expects ARW.
- Improve delivery compatibility with ARW.
- ARW is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PPSM to ARW?
Convert to ARW when preserving Sony camera originals or returning processed material to a Sony raw workflow.
It is useful for archival retention, high-latitude editing, and non-destructive photographic post-processing.
What changes when converting PPSM to ARW?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to ARW removes animation support.
What should I review after converting PPSM to ARW?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.