The IMediaSettings interface represents media format and compression settings. This interface can be obtained using the ISettings.Media property.

Table 1. Properties

PropertyValue TypeAccessDefault valueProperty description
AdvancedSmartArtProcessingboolRead/WritefalseEnables or disables advanced processing of Office SmartArt objects. Turning on this option can enhance the quality of SmartArt object conversion. This option requires PowerPoint 2007 or higher. When it is set to true, the PowerPoint application window is opened and the Windows clipboard is used during conversion. Since the clipboard is a global system resource, it is highly recommended that none of other applications is using it while the presentation is being converted.
PreserveAudioboolRead/WritetrueSaves audio in the converted presentation.
PreserveVideoboolRead/WritetrueSaves video in the converted presentation.
VideoPlayerTypeVideoPlayerTypeEnumRead/WriteVPT_STANDARDThe type of player used to display slide video objects.
ExtendedMediaCompatibilityboolRead/WritefalseConverts video and audio not only to MP4 and MP3, but also to WEBM and OGG formats for greater compatibility.


Table 2.

MethodDescription
void Reset()Restores default media settings.