Pure JS PowerPoint 97-2003 (PP

Parser and writer for PowerPoint PPT files. Pure-JS cleanroom implementation from the Microsoft Open Specifications and related documents.

In nodejs:

npm install ppt CLI Tool

The node module ships with a binary ppt that dumps the text content of a PPT presentation. The only argument is the file name:

$ ppt test.ppt ... Contributing

Due to the precarious nature of the Open Specifications Promise, it is very important to ensure code is cleanroom. Consult CONTRIBUTING.md

Please consult the attached LICENSE file for details. All rights not explicitly granted by the Apache 2.0 license are reserved by the Original Author.

It is the opinion of the Original Author that this code conforms to the terms of the Microsoft Open Specifications Promise, falling under the same terms as OpenOffice (which is governed by the Apache License v2). Given the vagaries of the promise, the Original Author makes no legal claim that in fact end users are protected from future actions. It is highly recommended that, for commercial uses, you consult a lawyer before proceeding.

OSP-covered specifications: