How to convert PDF files to PowerPoint

PDF is one of the most used file formats in the world. However, it is not easy to use PDF in PowerPoint presentations. This article will show you how to convert PDF files to PowerPoint and provide some formatting tips.

How to convert PDF to PowerPoint

Like most other file formats, there are two ways you can turn PDF files into PowerPoint files: use web applications and software for computers.

Web application: Smallpdf.com

There are several web applications that can convert PDF documents to PPT files but Smallpdf is a reliable tool and returns the most impressive results.

This web application is completely free and it will not hold any of your files on its server (it only keeps for an hour in case you want to download the conversion version many times. Also it is web-based so people Users don't need to download anything about the computer, which is the advantage of using Smallpdf.

To start the conversion, visit the Smallpdf.com website, use the navigation bar at the top of the window, go to All Tools> Convert from PDF> PDF to PPT .

Now, you will see a yellow box on the screen. There are three ways to add files you want to convert into a web application: upload files from your computer by dragging and dropping or clicking Choose File ; Add files from Google Drive by clicking From Google Drive or adding files from Dropbox by selecting From Dropbox .

Note: If you want to add files from Google Drive or Dropbox, you need to grant Smallpdf access to your account. If you do not want to, you can download the PDF file you want to convert to your computer and upload it to the web application.

Once the file is selected, the upload process will begin, depending on the file size, this process may take several minutes. After downloading is complete, the application will start converting and also on the conversion time will depend on the original PDF file size.

After the conversion process is finished, you can download the new PowerPoint file directly to your computer or save it to Google Drive or Dropbox. If you want to perform a second file conversion, just click on Start Over.

Desktop application: Wondershare PDF Converter Pro

Before starting the manual for this tool, one thing to note is that there is no free PDF to PowerPoint file conversion software for computers. The reasoning of developers is very simple, because very few people need a conversion software because the number of conversions is small and many converters are people who use the tool in a professional environment.

So which application is the best?

Smallpdf also offers a desktop application to convert PDFs into PowerPoint presentations, but it is a new application and does not offer as many features as competitors.

The two most popular PDF conversion software are ILovePDF (which provides a 15-day trial version) and Adobe Pro DC (provides a seven-day trial version). Both of these tools require a fee. Acrobat Pro DC is definitely a better tool, but you'll have to spend $ 14.99 a month. If your number of conversions is small, this amount is not worth it.

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If you want to search for a cheaper alternative, try Wondershare PDF Converter Pro. It costs $ 79.95 but you only pay once and use it forever. You can try the trial version with it before deciding to buy.

To convert a PDF file to PPT format, activate the application and open the original file. Next, click on the Home tab and select To Others on the right hand side of the ribbon. Then a save dialog box will appear, on this dialog select PPT in the Save as Type drop-down menu and click Save . This conversion process will take several minutes depending on your file size.

Some other applications you can refer to:

1. Nitro (One time fee of $ 159.99)
2. ILovePDF Solid Converter (One-time fee of 99.95 USD)
3. Foxit PhantomPDF ($ 7.99 per month or 129 one-time fees)
4. SodaPDF (48 USD per year)

Edit PDF file

Because of the nature of the conversion, the simpler the PDF file, the more beautiful the PPT file looks. If the author of the original PDF file locks the file from editing, you won't be able to do much. However, if you can edit the original file, remove the content you don't need in the presentation, remove or edit the same components as much as possible.

Whenever converting PDF files to PowerPoint format, you need to remember that the final product cannot be perfect. So you should edit the conversion version if you want to use it in a professional environment and avoid presentation errors.

If you intend to convert a file from complex PDF to PowerPoint, you might consider converting the file to a Word file. Refer to the article How to convert PDF files to Word simply, without font errors to know how to convert.

See more:

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2. 6 methods to convert PDF to JPG, PNG images
3. Simple way to convert Excel files to PDF