PowerPoint to PDF Converter

What is a PowerPoint to PDF converter?

A PowerPoint to PDF converter turns a presentation, such as a PPT or PPTX file, into a PDF in which every slide is one page. The PDF keeps your text, images, shapes and layout, and it can be opened on any device without PowerPoint. It is the easiest way to share slides with people who only need to read or print them.

With our converter you upload your presentation, click one button and download the PDF. There is nothing to install and no account to create. It is free and adds no watermark.

Features of this free PowerPoint to PDF converter

• PPT, PPTX and ODP: Convert Microsoft PowerPoint files and OpenDocument presentations.
• One page per slide: Every slide becomes one page, in the same order as in your presentation.
• Slide size kept: Widescreen and standard slide sizes are kept, so nothing is cropped.
• Images and shapes included: Pictures, shapes, tables and charts appear in the PDF.
• No watermark and no signup: The PDF is clean, and you do not need an account.
• Files are deleted after conversion: Your presentation is converted and then removed from the conversion server.

Why convert PowerPoint to PDF?

• Share without PowerPoint: Anyone can open a PDF, on any phone or computer, without the PowerPoint program.
• A fixed layout: Fonts and positions can shift when a presentation opens on another computer. A PDF looks the same everywhere.
• Handouts and printing: A PDF prints neatly, and you can print several slides on one sheet from your PDF viewer.
• Email and uploads: Many portals and learning platforms accept PDF files but not presentations.
• Protecting your slides from changes: A PDF is harder to edit by accident than a PowerPoint file.
• Archiving: A PDF is a stable format for keeping a final version of a presentation.

How does the conversion work, and what happens to my file?

A presentation needs a full document engine to be rendered correctly, which cannot run inside a web browser. For this reason, unlike our image tools, this tool sends your file to our conversion server. The server uses the open-source LibreOffice engine to create the PDF, sends the PDF back to you and deletes your file. We do not keep a copy of your presentation.

The file travels over a secure connection. If a presentation is extremely confidential, convert it with the software on your own computer instead.

What changes when slides become a PDF?

• Animations and transitions: A PDF is a still document, so animations and slide transitions are not kept. Each slide shows its final state.
• Audio and video: Embedded sound and video do not play in the PDF.
• Speaker notes: Notes are not included in the PDF. Print or export them separately if you need them.
• Fonts: Fonts that are not installed on the conversion server are replaced by similar fonts, which can change the look of a slide.
• Links: Text and images are kept. Check any important link in the PDF after conversion.

Tips for the best result

• Use common fonts: Standard fonts such as Arial, Calibri and Times New Roman convert most reliably.
• Check every slide: Look at each page of the PDF, especially slides with complex shapes or text boxes.
• Keep pictures reasonable: Very large photos make a large PDF. Compress them first with the Image Compressor.
• Remove hidden slides: Delete slides that you do not want to share before you convert.
• Keep your original: Keep the PowerPoint file in case you need to edit the presentation later.

PowerPoint vs PDF: when to use which

Use PowerPoint to build and present your slides, because it supports animations, notes and presenter tools. Use a PDF to share, print or archive the finished presentation. If you plan to present live, give your talk from the original file and send the PDF afterwards.

Limits of this converter

You can upload a file of up to 25 MB, and you can make a limited number of conversions within a few minutes, so that the service stays available for everyone. Password-protected presentations cannot be converted.

Step-by-step: converting PowerPoint to PDF

• Step 1: Prepare your presentation: Open the presentation, remove slides you do not want to share and check that it opens without a password.
• Step 2: Add the file: Click Choose PowerPoint file or drag your PPT, PPTX or ODP file into the box. Files up to 25 MB are accepted.
• Step 3: Convert: Check the file name and size, then click Convert to PDF. The file is sent to our conversion server, which usually takes a few seconds.
• Step 4: Download: Click Download PDF to save the file. Each slide is one page, in the same order as in your presentation.
• Step 5: Check the result: Scroll through the PDF and look at every page, especially slides with charts, tables or special fonts.

Common problems and fixes

• The fonts look different: A font that is not installed on the conversion server is replaced by a similar one. Switch to a common font such as Arial or Calibri in PowerPoint and convert again.
• The file is too large: Big photos make a big PDF and a big upload. Compress the pictures with the Image Compressor, or delete slides you do not need, and convert again.
• The conversion fails or is refused: A password-protected or damaged file cannot be converted. Remove the password in PowerPoint, save a fresh copy and try again. If you see a message about too many conversions, wait a few minutes.
• My animations and videos are missing: A PDF is a still document, so animations, transitions, audio and video are not kept. Keep the original presentation for presenting.
• My speaker notes are missing: Notes are not included in the PDF. Print or export them from PowerPoint if you need them.

Other PDF tasks you may need

• Combine several PDFs: Use the Merge PDF tool to join this PDF with other documents.
• Take pages out: Use the Split PDF tool to separate slides or ranges from the PDF.
• Convert other Office files: Use the Word to PDF and Excel to PDF tools for documents and spreadsheets.
• Pictures into a PDF: Use the JPG to PDF tool if you have images instead of a presentation.

Convert your presentation now

Add your PowerPoint file in the box above and download a PDF with every slide. It is free, adds no watermark and needs no signup.