Sending a presentation as a PowerPoint file assumes the other person has PowerPoint, the same fonts and the patience to open a heavy file on their phone. A PDF avoids all of that. It opens in any browser or PDF reader, keeps every slide's layout fixed, and is the format many conference organisers, course portals and clients ask for. The S-PDF PowerPoint to PDF converter turns your deck into one in a few clicks.
It accepts PPT and PPTX files from PowerPoint, ODP from LibreOffice Impress, and PPS or PPSX slide shows. Conversion runs on our server with LibreOffice, so you don't need Office installed, and each visible slide becomes one page of the PDF.
How to convert PowerPoint to PDF
- Upload your presentations Drag PPT, PPTX, ODP, PPS or PPSX files onto the upload box, or select them from your device. Several decks can go in the same task.
- Convert Start the conversion. LibreOffice opens each presentation on our server and exports every visible slide as one PDF page.
- Download the PDF Download your PDF. Several presentations arrive together as one ZIP, and each PDF can also be downloaded individually.
Why use S-PDF for PowerPoint to PDF
- One slide per pageEach visible slide becomes a single PDF page, in the same order as in your deck.
- No PowerPoint neededPPT, PPTX, ODP, PPS and PPSX files are converted on our server, so any browser will do.
- Layouts stay putMetric-compatible fonts replace Calibri, Arial and other common Microsoft fonts, so text fits its boxes as it did in PowerPoint.
- Several decks at onceConvert a batch of presentations and download them as one ZIP or one by one.
- Opens everywhereThe PDF opens on any phone, tablet or computer without presentation software.
- No signup, no watermarkConvert decks without creating an account, and the PDF carries no watermark or added branding.
What carries over into the PDF, and what doesn't
A PDF is a static document, so anything that moves or plays in a slide show has no equivalent. Before you send the file, it helps to know what to expect:
| In your presentation | In the PDF |
|---|---|
| Text, shapes, images, charts, tables and slide backgrounds | Included, one slide per page |
| Common Microsoft fonts (Calibri, Cambria, Arial, Times New Roman, Courier New) | Replaced by metric-compatible fonts: Carlito, Caladea and Liberation Sans, Serif or Mono |
| Animations and slide transitions | Not included; every object on the slide is shown at once |
| Embedded video and audio | Not included |
| Speaker notes | Not included |
| Hidden slides | Not exported |
Custom or uncommon fonts are substituted with a similar available font, which can change how text fits. If your deck relies on a brand typeface, export it from PowerPoint itself with File → Save As and PDF as the format.
Get the deck ready before converting
- Unhide the slides you need. Hidden slides are skipped, which is handy for backup slides you don't want to share, but unhide any that should appear in the PDF.
- Put key points on the slide. Speaker notes stay behind, so anything readers must see has to be on the slide itself.
- Replace videos with a link or still. Add a screenshot of the video with its web address in the caption, so readers of the PDF can still find it.
- Flatten build-ups. Text that appears one bullet at a time is shown complete. If objects were animated to cover each other, rearrange them so the final state is readable.
Handouts, email and upload portals
PDF is the usual format for sharing slides after a talk, attaching a pitch deck to an email or submitting coursework through a portal that only takes PDF files. Some practical tips:
- Large file? High-resolution photos make decks heavy. Run the PDF through Compress PDF to bring it under an email or portal limit.
- Several decks, one handout. Convert them together, then merge the PDFs into one file in the order you want.
- Number the pages. Add page numbers so people can say "slide 12" when they send questions.
Need to edit the slides again later? Keep your original presentation file; a PDF is meant for reading and printing.
Frequently asked questions
Is PowerPoint to PDF conversion free?
Yes. You can convert up to 10 files and 50 MB per task, 5 times a day, with no signup and no watermark. Pro ($5 a month or $50 a year) allows 50 files and 500 MB per task, unlimited tasks under fair use, and no ads.
Which presentation formats can I convert?
PPT and PPTX from PowerPoint, ODP from LibreOffice Impress or OpenOffice, and PPS or PPSX slide show files.
Do animations and transitions work in the PDF?
No. A PDF is static, so animations and transitions are not carried over. Each slide is exported with all of its objects visible at the same time.
Are speaker notes included?
No. Only the slides are exported, one per page. Speaker notes are left out, so move anything readers need onto the slides themselves.
What happens to videos and audio in my slides?
Embedded video and audio are not included, because a PDF cannot play them. Consider adding a still image and a link to the video instead.
Are hidden slides exported?
No. Hidden slides are skipped. Unhide them in PowerPoint before converting if you want them in the PDF.
Will my fonts look the same?
Common Microsoft fonts are replaced by metric-compatible ones, such as Carlito for Calibri, so text takes up the same space. Custom fonts are substituted, so for brand fonts exporting from PowerPoint itself is the safest option.
Are my presentations kept private?
Files are sent over HTTPS, stored in a private folder that is not reachable from the web, never shared or reused, and deleted automatically one hour after your last action. The Delete my files now button removes them immediately.
Last updated by The S-PDF team.