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Convert PowerPoint to PDF

A PDF of your deck opens instantly on any device, keeps your fonts and layout intact, and cannot be accidentally reordered. It is the format to send when the presentation needs to be read rather than presented.

Also known as: PPTX to PDF · PPT to PDF · slides to PDF

Files up to 95 MBTypically under a minuteNeed PDF to PowerPoint instead?

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How to convert PowerPoint to PDF

  1. Step 1

    Add your PowerPoint file

    Drag your PowerPoint file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 95 MB.

  2. Step 2

    Choose your settings

    Adjust Speaker notes (Slides only) and Remove metadata (on), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files.

  3. Step 3

    Press Convert to PDF

    The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress.

  4. Step 4

    Download your PDF file

    Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.

Why convert PowerPoint to PDF?

  • Emailing a deck to people who do not have PowerPoint
  • Printing handouts with the layout guaranteed intact
  • Attaching slides to an application or grant submission
  • Publishing a presentation on the web without a viewer

PowerPoint vs PDF

Comparison of PowerPoint and PDF
PropertyPowerPointPDF
Animations and videoYesNo, each slide's final state
Speaker notesKept with the deckOptional, as notes pages
Needs PowerPointUsuallyNo
Best forPresenting liveSending, printing and handouts

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