How to convert PowerPoint to PDF
Drop your PowerPoint files into the box above, or click Choose files. You can add several at once.
No settings needed: the layout, fonts, images and page setup of your file are kept.
Click Convert to PDF. The file is sent over an encrypted connection, converted on our server in the EU and deleted immediately.
Download the PDF files one by one, or all at once as a ZIP.
Why convert PowerPoint to PDF?
Presentations are often much larger than their PDF versions, and they depend on fonts and PowerPoint versions to look right. A PDF is smaller and looks the same everywhere.
PDF is the usual format for sharing slides after a talk, submitting coursework or sending a pitch deck, because anyone can open it on any device.
It also keeps your slides from being edited, while speaker notes stay private.
PowerPoint vs PDF
A PPTX holds editable slides with animations, transitions, embedded media and speaker notes. A PDF keeps each slide as a static page.
Animations and transitions are flattened: each slide appears in its final state. Embedded videos show their poster frame.
| Property | PPTX | |
|---|---|---|
| Pages | One slide per page | Any number of pages |
| Editing | Fully editable, with animations and speaker notes | Hard to edit; meant for final versions |
| Best for | Presenting and editing slides | Sharing, printing and archiving documents |
| Support | PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, LibreOffice; fonts can differ | Every operating system, browser and printer |
Is it safe?
PowerPoint to PDF is one of the few tools on this site that needs a server, because the conversion software can't run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection to our server in the EU.
The file is converted in memory and deleted as soon as the PDF is sent back to you. Nothing is stored, and the server keeps no access logs of who converted what.
Macros in presentations are never run during conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are speaker notes included?
No. The PDF contains one page per slide, without speaker notes.
What happens to animations and videos?
Each slide is converted in its final state, with all animated elements visible. Videos and audio can't play in a PDF, so they show their first frame.
Are my documents uploaded?
Yes, this is one of the few tools that needs a server. The file is sent over HTTPS to our server in the EU, converted and deleted immediately. It's never stored, and no access logs are kept.
Why do some fonts look different?
If a presentation uses a font that isn't embedded and isn't installed on the server, a similar font is used. Embedding fonts in PowerPoint (File → Options → Save) avoids this.
Can I convert password-protected files?
Not yet. Remove the password in your Office app (File → Info → Protect), save a copy, and convert that copy.
Is there a file size limit?
Each file can be up to 50 MB, and you can convert several files in one go.