How to convert a PDF to PowerPoint

Do you need to convert your PDF document into a PowerPoint presentation? There are a couple of ways to do this. One is relatively free and painless. The other can also be painless, but it’s not free. Check your options below to see which one works for you.

Convert PDF to PPT with Adobe (PAID) in Windows 10

If you often work with PDFs, you may already have a full version of Adobe software. If you do, you’re in luck because converting a PDF document to PowerPoint will be relatively easy.

1. Open your PDF file in Acrobat.
2. Select “Export to” from the toolbox on the right side.
3. Under the “Convert to” heading, select “Microsoft PowerPoint” and click the “Convert” button.
4. Name your file and save it.

If you plan to convert PDF to PowerPoint regularly, it may be convenient for you to purchase the software. However, if you’re on a tight budget or rarely convert these file types, there are other options available to you.

Convert PDF to PowerPoint using online conversion software (FREE) in Windows 10

There are some conversion apps available online. If you rarely convert to PowerPoint, this might be a viable solution. Websites like Smallpdf offer online conversion for free. Some PDF converters offer limited conversions when using the free option, such as Smallpdf which allows up to two conversions per day.

If you do a quick search in your web browser, you will get a lot of results. Choose a free and secure online PDF conversion service. Additionally, you may find those that also offer uploads from your cloud storage.

Be sure to check the file size limitations and restrictions. They vary from site to site. You want to be sure that you can convert everything you need without switching to different programs in the middle.

You can choose any converter you like. All PDF converters generally all work the same way. First, choose the PDF files you want to upload and select the “Convert” button or the equivalent.

Note : Some free PDF converting apps can add a watermark, but it’s less common.

Here’s how to convert PDF to PPT using Smallpdf.

1. Go to “https://smallpdf.com/pdf-to-ppt”.
2. Click “Choose File” or use drag and drop. You can also click the arrow at the bottom right and choose the source of the file (Dropbox, Drive, PC, etc.).
3. Smallpdf converts the file and displays the status when finished.
4. Click “Download” or choose a different location by clicking the arrow at the bottom right.

Do you need to convert more than two PDFs? Many online converters allow you to convert multiple pages at once without compromising the integrity of the original PDF. Try SimplyPDF or use Adobe Free PDF to PPT Online Converter to download your file only.

There are also other alternatives if you want to include PDF documents in your presentation. They may take longer than using a conversion solution, but are useful for other uses.

Convert PDF to images and insert them into PowerPoint

One option is to convert PDF files to JPG or PNG formats. This option also includes conversion, but you can use the images for other applications as well.

For example, if you want to insert the same PDF documents into a Word report, it is easier to do so if the files are converted to images in advance.

The first conversion of PDF files to images also allows you to choose which pages you want to include in your presentation. Online converters typically convert a multipage document in a single batch. Therefore, if you are going to select individual pages from your PDF, you need to manually delete them from PowerPoint unless you convert the selected pages to images.

Adding the PDF files as images also gives you the ability to format and resize the entire file as you would a normal image.

If you want to reformat PDF files created in PowerPoint, you will need to manage each element separately. But using images has a significant advantage- you will be able to edit them.

Convert PDF to PowerPoint on macOS

Mac users have similar conversion options as Windows users. The online PDF conversion tools work with any operating system that includes a browser.

Some third party software vendors are free, while others will charge you a fee, sounds like a Dr. Seuss rhyme. The Mac also has built-in tools that convert PDF to PowerPoint.

You can even use Adobe’s full version to convert files quickly and easily, but again, this is a paid option. Here’s what you can do on a Mac to convert PDF to PPT.

Option No. 1- use online PDF to PPT converters for Mac

As mentioned, online PDF converters work on any operating system using a compatible web browser. If you are using smallPDF, follow the steps above as indicated for Windows 10. For other free and paid PDF to PPT converters online, search for them and find the one that suits your needs.

Option No. 2- use macOS Preview to convert PDF to PPT

Mac Preview opens PDF files natively, so it works great for converting PDF to PPT. Here’s how to do it.

1. Open your PDF file using “Finder” and it will automatically open in “Preview”.
2. Click on “File -> Export”
3. Name your file.
4. Adjust “Format”, “Quality” and “Resolution” as needed.
5. Click on “Save”.

Note: If you only need the text from your PDFs, highlight it in Preview and then paste it into your PowerPoint presentation to save time.

Option No. 3- use the PDF to PowerPoint converter in the Mac App Store

PDF to PowerPoint Converter by 科 姚 (Branch Yao) is an app that does all the work for you, including converting images and text. The app is now free, but may charge a fee for other conversion formats such as Word, Excel, and EPUB.

1. Open the Mac App Store.
2. Search for “PDF to PowerPoint Converter”
3. Install the application.
4. Launch the PDF to PowerPoint converter and enjoy!

Alternatives to convert PDF for macOS

Paste images from a PDF into PPT using Mac’s Snap and Edit tools

If you have a Mac, you can create images of your PDF files for use in PowerPoint as an alternative to converting a PDF file to PPT in bulk. While this process may not be as optimal as PDF conversions, it works perfectly for the needs of a page or portion of a PDF document.

1. Open the desired PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Go to the “Tools” menu and select “Snapshot”.
3. Cut out the PDF section you want to use and it will automatically be copied to the clipboard.
4. Paste the copied PDF content onto the PowerPoint slide.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many options to choose from when you need to convert a PDF to PowerPoint, whether using macOS or Windows, or even Linux. If you are a PowerPoint guru who needs to convert regularly, your best option is to invest in a paid conversion program.

Paid programs are reliable and more secure than uploading files to a server. However, if you rarely use converters or don’t have the budget for them, free online PDF to PPT options are your best choice.

Finally, there is no need to convert the entire PDF file to PowerPoint if only a selected part or specific page is needed. Remember, converting PDFs to image files first is always a secondary option that may work for your particular situation.