What is PPSM?

PowerPoint Macro-Enabled Slideshow, slideshow with macros — stored as application/vnd.ms-powerpoint.slideshow.macroenabled.12 — uses lossless encoding to handle interactive kiosks, automated presentations with macros. Typical file sizes: varies by content.

What is TSV?

Tab-Separated Values (TSV) is a tabular data format using tabs as delimiters, often preferred when data contains commas.

When Should You Use PPSM vs TSV?

PPSM vs TSV: Key Differences

• •PPSM uses lossless compression while TSV uses lossless compression — both take the same approach to file size management.
• •Since both PPSM and TSV use lossless compression, the quality characteristics are comparable — differences in file size come down to how efficiently each format implements compression.
• •How transparency is handled: TSV supports transparency, so alpha information is preserved during conversion.
• •Storage footprint: varies for PPSM vs Compact, similar to CSV for TSV.
• •Use case fit: PPSM targets interactive kiosks, automated presentations with macros and TSV targets data science, spreadsheet processing, import/export — your choice depends on which workflow stage you are serving.

Advantages of PPSM

• ✓PPSM uses lossless compression tailored for Interactive kiosks, automated presentations with macros.
• ✓PPSM is supported natively on virtually every device, browser, and operating system.
• ✓PPSM files are bit-for-bit perfect, preserving every pixel and sample for professional work.
• ✓PPSM integrates seamlessly with all major creative tools and workflows.

Advantages of TSV

• ✓TSV uses lossless compression tailored for Data science, spreadsheet processing, import/export.
• ✓TSV is supported natively on virtually every device, browser, and operating system.
• ✓TSV files are bit-for-bit perfect, preserving every pixel and sample for professional work.
• ✓TSV integrates seamlessly with all major creative tools and workflows.

Common Use Cases for PPSM to TSV Conversion

• Onboarding materials
• Policy and procedure manuals
• Grant applications
• Case studies and whitepapers
• Professional reports and proposals
• Academic papers and theses

Industry Applications

Best Practices for PPSM to TSV Conversion

• →When converting PPSM to TSV, check that tables, images, and embedded fonts transfer correctly — complex layouts may shift between formats
• →Use TSV as your final distribution format if it offers better compatibility, or keep PPSM as an editable master
• →For PPSM to TSV conversions, verify that tracked changes and comments are preserved if needed
• →Embed fonts to ensure consistent rendering across devices and platforms
• →Always keep a backup of your original files before converting
• →Choose the appropriate quality settings for your specific use case

Troubleshooting PPSM to TSV Conversion

• !PPSM to TSV formatting looks off → complex layouts with tables and columns may shift between formats
• !Fonts render differently in TSV → embed fonts or use standard web-safe fonts before converting
• !Images missing from the TSV output → ensure images are embedded in PPSM, not linked externally
• !Tracked changes disappeared after converting PPSM to TSV → some document formats don't support revision tracking

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