Convert PowerPoint to PDF
Turn .pptx, .ppt, or .odp slides into a PDF. Animations are flattened; speaker notes can be included on request.
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Converting PowerPoint to PDF is the standard way to share a presentation that doesn't depend on the recipient having PowerPoint installed. Animations are flattened to their final state, transitions are dropped, and each slide becomes a printable PDF page in order. PDFOnly handles .pptx (modern PowerPoint), .ppt (legacy), and .odp (OpenDocument) — useful when sending decks to clients, attaching to job applications, archiving past presentations, or printing physical handouts.
How to powerpoint to pdf step by step
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Upload your PowerPoint file
Drop a .pptx, .ppt, or .odp file. Up to 100 MB free, 200 MB on Pro.
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We convert with LibreOffice headless
Each slide is rendered as a PDF page using LibreOffice's Impress renderer. Layouts, fonts, embedded images, and shapes all carry over. Animations flatten to their final state (so the result is what you'd see at the end of each slide's animations).
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Download your PDF
Output is one PDF, one slide per page, in deck order. Opens in any PDF reader. Hyperlinks remain clickable.
Why powerpoint to pdf on PDFOnly
True LibreOffice Impress rendering
Most online tools use simplified slide renderers that drop SmartArt and complex transitions. We use LibreOffice — the same engine some Microsoft alternatives ship with.
Speaker notes optional
Pro users can request notes-included output (each slide becomes one page with the slide on top and speaker notes below). Useful for handouts.
Free for unlimited slides
Most online converters cap at 20-30 slides on the free tier. We don't — convert a 200-slide pitch deck for free.
What people use powerpoint to pdf for
A few common scenarios. If your workflow looks like one of these, this tool is a good fit.
Send your deck to clients without forcing PowerPoint
PDF guarantees your client sees the deck the same way regardless of their software. No 'this looked different in Keynote' surprises.
Attach a deck to a job application
Most ATS systems prefer PDF. Convert your portfolio deck or work-sample slides before submitting.
Print handout copies
PDF prints predictably. Convert before printing 50 copies for a conference or workshop — saves headaches with PowerPoint's print dialog.
Archive past presentations
PDFs are far better for archiving than .pptx — they don't depend on a specific PowerPoint version, fonts come along, and they don't break when you upgrade Office.
What you get
- Pixel-perfect slide rendering — fonts, layouts, images, and shapes preserved
- One slide per PDF page, in deck order
- Speaker notes can be included as a second section (Pro)
- Embedded videos appear as their poster frame; audio is dropped
- Custom themes and master slides honored
- Free, no signup required
Frequently asked questions
Will fonts come through correctly?
Common fonts (Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Times) match exactly. If your deck uses a font we don't have on the server, we substitute the closest match. For pixel-perfect output: embed the font in PowerPoint before exporting (File → Options → Save → Embed fonts).
Are animations preserved?
No — PDFs don't support animations. Each slide is captured at its 'final state' (after all animations would have played). Most decks are designed so the final state is what you want shared anyway.
What about embedded videos?
Videos appear as their poster frame (first frame) since PDFs can't play video. Audio is dropped entirely. For interactive PDF presentations, you'd need a different format (HTML or proprietary PDF extensions).
Will SmartArt and shapes survive?
Yes. SmartArt, basic shapes, and grouped objects all render correctly. Complex 3D shapes from PowerPoint 2016+ render as flat 2D approximations.
Speaker notes in the output?
Pro plan supports notes-included output: each slide on the top half of the page, speaker notes on the bottom half. Useful for handouts to attendees.
Can I convert .ppt (legacy) PowerPoint?
Yes — both .ppt and .pptx are supported, plus .odp (OpenDocument Presentation). Older .ppt files sometimes have minor formatting drift; if it matters, open in modern PowerPoint, save as .pptx, then convert.
Will hyperlinks remain clickable?
Yes — both external (URL) and internal (slide-to-slide) hyperlinks stay clickable in the resulting PDF.
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