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A PDF is the easy way to hand out a presentation: it is simple to send, and anyone can open it without PowerPoint. Upload your slides and download a PDF.
How to use the PowerPoint to PDF Converter
- Upload your PPT or PPTX file.
- Press PDF to convert it.
- Share or print the finished PDF.
What to expect
Great for handouts
Send slides to a class or client as one file that opens on any device.
Old and new formats
Both PPTX and older PPT presentations are accepted.
Static pages
A PDF has no animations or video, so each slide appears in its final state.
Why share slides as a PDF
A PowerPoint file can be large, and it can look different if the other person doesn't have your fonts. A PDF holds the layout in place, opens on any phone or computer, and doesn't need PowerPoint at all.
- Handouts for students or conference attendees.
- Pitch decks that you want to email without layout surprises.
- Assignments that need submitting as a single PDF.
- Printed copies of slides for a meeting.
What changes when slides become a PDF
| In PowerPoint | In the PDF |
|---|---|
| Slide text and images | Kept on the page |
| Slide order | Kept, with one page for each slide |
| Animations and transitions | Removed, and each slide appears in its final state |
| Embedded video and audio | Won't play |
| Speaker notes | Not shown on the slides |
Prepare your deck first
- If an animation reveals text in stages, check that the final slide isn't cluttered, as all of it appears at once.
- Replace an embedded video with a still image and a link.
- Use common fonts, or convert any special fonts to images in PowerPoint first.
- Delete hidden and backup slides if you don't want them shared.
- Compress very large pictures in PowerPoint, as this helps keep the upload small.
PPT and PPTX
Both the modern PPTX format and the older PPT format are accepted. If an older PPT gives you trouble, open it in PowerPoint, save it as PPTX and upload it again. The upload limit is 200 MB, which is plenty for most decks, though ones full of video can go over it.
Other tools for presentations
Need to go back to slides? PDF to PowerPoint places each PDF page on its own slide. For pictures of pages to post online, try PDF to JPG. And Word to PDF handles the report that goes with your talk.
If your PDF doesn't look right
| What you see | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Text has changed or moved | A font isn't on the server | Use a common font in your slides |
| Overlapping text | An animation built up the slide in stages | Split the content across separate slides |
| A blank spot where a video was | PDFs can't play video | Add a still image and a link instead |
| Hidden slides appear | Hidden slides may be included | Delete them from a copy of your deck first |
| An error when converting | A damaged or protected file | Remove the password, or save a fresh copy, and try again |
Making a handout that works
Slides designed for a big screen often have a lot of pictures and few words, so they may not make sense on their own. Before you convert, consider adding a short summary slide, and spell out any key points you would normally say out loud. Add your contact details on the last slide. Give slides numbers so that people can refer to them in questions. If the deck will be printed, check that dark backgrounds won't use up too much ink.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PowerPoint to PDF online?
Upload the presentation and press PDF. The file downloads when it is ready.
Do animations carry over?
No. PDF pages are static, so animations and embedded video won't play.
Can I do this on my phone?
Yes, it works in a mobile browser with no app to install.
Are my slides kept?
Your files are only used for the conversion and are deleted from the server afterwards.
Will my fonts look right?
Common fonts convert cleanly. Fonts the server doesn't have may be replaced, so check the result if you use a special one.
Are speaker notes included?
The PDF shows the slides themselves, so don't count on notes being included.
Can I convert several presentations at once?
Yes. Select several files and you get a ZIP with one PDF for each.
Does this work in Google Slides files?
Download your deck from Google Slides as a PPTX first, then upload that here.
Helpful guides
- How to Turn Phone Photos Into One PDFCombine photos of notes, IDs and receipts into one clean file, with no app needed.
