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PPSM to IIQ Converter
Convert PPSM files to IIQ 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.
IIQ at a glance
IIQ
Phase One positioned IIQ around its medium-format and digital-back workflows, which is why IIQ appears in a very different professional context from ordinary consumer camera raws.
Format comparison
| Feature | PPSM | IIQ |
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| File type | Presentation | Image |
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| Created year | 2007 | 2007 |
| Inventor | Microsoft | Phase One |
| 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 IIQ.
- PPSM is commonly used in presentation workflows.
When to use IIQ
- Your target workflow expects IIQ.
- Improve delivery compatibility with IIQ.
- IIQ is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PPSM to IIQ?
Convert to IIQ when preserving Phase One originals or keeping compatibility with medium-format studio workflows built around Capture One and Phase One hardware.
It is an archival and editing format for premium photographic production.
What changes when converting PPSM to IIQ?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to IIQ removes animation support.
What should I review after converting PPSM to IIQ?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.