What PowerPoint to PDF does
A PDF handout is the safest way to share slides: it opens on any device, cannot be changed by accident and is easy to print. This tool converts a .pptx presentation to PDF in your browser, one slide per page, with pages in the same proportions as your slides.
How to convert PowerPoint to PDF
- Add your .pptx file.
- Press convert.
- Download the PDF and page through it.
What the browser engine draws
The converter reads the presentation file and draws slide text, pictures, simple shapes and tables. It is intended for clear handouts of straightforward slides.
| Element | Rendered? |
|---|---|
| Titles, bullet points and text boxes | Yes |
| Photos and inserted images | Yes |
| Basic shapes and tables | Yes |
| Theme backgrounds and gradients | No |
| Charts and SmartArt | No |
| Animations, transitions, audio and video | No |
If your slides rely on theme designs, charts or SmartArt, use the cloud converter where the site offers it, or choose “Save as PDF” or “Download as PDF” in PowerPoint, Google Slides or Keynote for a faithful copy.
Use cases
- Sharing lecture notes or meeting slides with people who do not have PowerPoint.
- Submitting a presentation to a portal that accepts PDF only.
- Printing handouts.
Tips
- Old .ppt files are not supported; save the presentation as .pptx first.
- Keep text inside its placeholders. Text that overflows a box in PowerPoint may be positioned differently.
- Review every page — it takes a minute and avoids sending a handout with a missing chart.
- Reduce a large PDF with Compress PDF before e-mailing it.
After converting
Add page numbers for easy reference, merge the handout with other documents, or protect it with a password.
Privacy
With the default browser engine, the presentation is converted on your device and is not uploaded. If a cloud converter is offered and you choose it, the file is sent to that service.