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PPSM to KML Converter
Convert PPSM files to KML online with ConverterHQ. Create specialized outputs for downstream toolchains.
PPSM at a glance
PPSM
PPSM was introduced in the Office XML era to preserve slideshow-first behavior with macro support.
KML at a glance
KML
KML is strongly associated with the Google Earth ecosystem and was later standardized through OGC.
Format comparison
| Feature | PPSM | KML |
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| File type | Presentation | Other |
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| Created year | 2007 | 2004 |
| Inventor | Microsoft | Keyhole, Inc. |
| Status | active | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Supported | Not supported |
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| Vector scaling | Not supported | Supported |
| Reflowable text | Not supported | Not supported |
| Structured data | Not supported | 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 KML.
- PPSM is commonly used in presentation workflows.
When to use KML
- Your target workflow expects KML.
- Improve delivery compatibility with KML.
- KML is commonly used in other workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PPSM to KML?
Convert to KML when the output needs to open cleanly in Google Earth or another Earth-browser workflow, especially for annotated map layers, site plans, territory overlays, and location datasets that benefit from styling and folder-based organization.
What changes when converting PPSM to KML?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to KML removes animation support. Moving to KML adds vector scaling. Moving to KML adds structured data.
What should I review after converting PPSM to KML?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.