How to understand OpenXML Format [PPTX]

Question

Hello everybody,

I'm stuck on trying to understand how to read a pptx file.

I'm trying to make an iPhone powerpoint reader application, i've already create my XML parser which receive any XML file i want contained in a pptx file.

The problem i have is that i can't find any documentation which explain how to understand all these tags. Of course i can't use the Open XML SDK provided. 

If any one know where i can find this, i'll be very grateful :D

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi Bobyblanco,

The Office Open XML standard is ISO 29500 and can be downloaded here.  There are also two Open Specifications documents that you will need:

[MS-OI29500]: Office Implementation Information for ISO/IEC 29500 Standards Support

[MS-PPTX]: PowerPoint (.pptx) Extensions to the Office Open XML File Format

Best regards,
Tom Jebo
Escalation Engineer
Microsoft Open Specifications

Answer 2

Hi,

Thank you very much for your reply, I've downloaded all the documents and it's exactly what I was looking for.

Have a nice day