How to Convert Powerpoint to PDF

This wikiHow teaches you how to export a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation into a PDF document or convert it using Google Slides.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using PowerPoint

  1. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 1
    1
    Open the PowerPoint presentation. Do so by opening the orange and white app with a "P," clicking on File in the menu bar, then clicking on Open....
  2. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 2
    2
    Click on File in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
    Advertisement
  3. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 3
    3
    Click on Export… in the drop-down menu.
    • In Windows, click on Create PDF/XPS Document, then click Create PDF/XPS.
    • On Mac, click on the "File Format:" drop-down at the bottom of the dialog box, then click on PDF.
  4. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 4
    4
    Type a file name.
  5. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 5
    5
    Click on Publish (Windows) or Export (Mac). The PowerPoint presentation will be saved as a PDF document in the location you specified.
    6. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using Google Slides

  1. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 6
    1
    Go to http://slides.google.com. Use the link or type the URL into a Web browser.
    • If you're not logged in automatically, log in or create a free Google account.
  2. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 7
    2
    Click on
    Android Google New
    .     This ➕ symbol is located in the lower-right section of the page and creates a new document.
  3. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 8
    3
    Click on File in the upper-left of the window.
  4. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 9
    4
    Click on Open….
  5. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 10
    5
    Click on the Upload tab at the top-center of the window.
  6. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 11
    6
    Click on Select a file from your computer in the center of the window.
  7. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 12
    7
    Select the PowerPoint presentation you want to convert.
  8. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 13
    8
    Click on File in the upper-left of the window.
  9. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 14
    9
    Click on Dowload As.
  10. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 15
    10
    Click on PDF Document.
  11. Image titled Convert Powerpoint to PDF Step 16
    11
    Name the document and click on Save. The PowerPoint presentation has been saved a PDF document.
    12. Advertisement

Community Q&A

  • Question
    I am unable to open .pptx to get to the file, do you have any suggestions?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It's likely you don't have a newer version of Microsoft Office products. Use an online file conversion program like Zamzar to convert it from .pptx to .ppt.
Advertisement

You Might Also Like

Convert a Microsoft Word Document to PDF Format
How to
Convert a Microsoft Word Document to PDF Format
Download PowerPoint
How to
Download PowerPoint
Make a Jeopardy Game on PowerPoint
How to
Make a Jeopardy Game on PowerPoint
Convert Excel to PowerPoint
How to
Convert Excel to PowerPoint
Reduce Powerpoint File Size
How to
Reduce Powerpoint File Size
Draw Using PowerPoint
How to
Draw Using PowerPoint
Make Games on PowerPoint
How to
Make Games on PowerPoint
Create an 'Escape the Room' Game in PowerPoint
How to
Create an 'Escape the Room' Game in PowerPoint
Save a Prezi
How to
Save a Prezi
Make PowerPoint Slides Out of Canva7 Simple Steps to Make PowerPoint Slides from Canva
Make a Computer Screen Go Black With PowerPoint
How to
Make a Computer Screen Go Black With PowerPoint
Create a Computer Game Using PowerPoint
How to
Create a Computer Game Using PowerPoint
Create a Flowchart
How to
Create a Flowchart
Make a Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Game Using PowerPoint
How to
Make a Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Game Using PowerPoint
Advertisement

About This Article

wikiHow Staff
Co-authored by:
wikiHow Staff
wikiHow Staff Writer
This article was co-authored by wikiHow Staff. Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. This article has been viewed 386,216 times.
How helpful is this?
Co-authors: 22
Updated: February 7, 2022
Views: 386,216
Categories: Presentation Software
Advertisement