Sorts of PPTM Files

Chief PPTM Description

.PPTM

File Format:	.pptm
Class:	PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled

PPTM format is a PowerPoint XML Format in which you can execute macro code. PPTM file contains a collection of slides, including their text, layout, images, and embedded macros.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pptm

Software Programs That Open The PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled:

Microsoft PowerPoint by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Corel Presentations X8 by Corel

Windows

Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter by Microsoft Corporation

Mac

MobiSystems OfficeSuite Professional by MobiSystems

Windows

iOS

Android

	Symbian OS
	Palm OS

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening PPTM Files

Typical PPTM Opening Challenges

Microsoft PowerPoint Disappeared

If you attempt to load your PPTM file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PPTM Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PPTM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens PPTM files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Outdated Microsoft PowerPoint

It is possible that your version of Microsoft PowerPoint isn't able to open your PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft PowerPoint (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. The primary cause of this problem is that your PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft PowerPoint than what's installed.

Tip: Investigate your PPTM file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening PPTM files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft PowerPoint installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading PPTM Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft PowerPoint will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PPTM files, other external issues might be to blame. Issues that aren't software-related:

• PPTM file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• The PPTM file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Defective install of a PPTM program, such as Microsoft PowerPoint
• PPTM file corruption
• Past or present virus infection has affected your PPTM
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PPTM file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled file