How PowerPoint to PDF conversion works
PowerPoint is designed for presenting. PDF is designed for sharing. This tool renders each slide in your browser and exports it into a fixed PDF page so it prints and looks consistent across devices.
When to use this tool
Use PowerPoint to PDF when you need a read-only version of a deck that is easy to send, print, or archive.
- Sharing: recipients can open the PDF without PowerPoint.
- Printing: generate predictable pages for handouts.
- Archiving: keep a stable snapshot of a final deck.
Need the “reverse” direction (PDF → slides)? Try our PDF to PowerPoint Converter.
Step-by-step: from PowerPoint to PDF
Converting your PowerPoint files follows the same simple routine every time:
- Add your PPTX files. Drag & drop slides onto the box above, or click to browse.
- Review the list. Each file shows a status so you know what will be processed.
- Convert to PDF. Click Convert to PDF. Each deck becomes a PDF.
- Save your PDFs. Save files one by one or use the “Save all PDFs” button once everything is ready.
Privacy, limits and how this tool treats your files
FileYoga is built around a simple rule: your files stay with you. This PowerPoint to PDF converter follows that rule closely.
Local-only conversion
Conversion runs in your browser. Your PPTX files are not uploaded.
No artificial limits
No quotas. The only limits come from your browser and device memory.
No account required
Open the page, convert, download, and you are done.
No hidden copies
When you clear the list or close the tab, the tool stops using your files.
Tips for best results
- Use common fonts for better consistency across devices. Missing fonts can be substituted.
- Embedded videos and advanced effects may not export exactly as they appear in PowerPoint.
- If a deck is huge, convert it alone to reduce memory pressure.
- After exporting, you can shrink the PDF using Compress PDF.
Troubleshooting
- Fonts look different: The font may not be available on your device, so it’s substituted. Use common fonts or install the missing font and try again.
- Some elements are missing or shifted: Advanced PowerPoint features (SmartArt, special effects, embedded objects) can render differently in browser exports. Simplify those slides and convert again.
- Embedded video/audio doesn’t show: PDF is static and won’t preserve playback. Replace with a link or export a static poster frame on the slide.
- The browser tab freezes or crashes: Large decks or high-resolution images can exceed browser memory limits. Convert one deck at a time, reduce image sizes, or shorten the deck.
- Export is slow: Rendering each slide takes time. Close heavy tabs, try again, or convert a smaller deck first.
- The exported PDF won’t open: Repair it with Repair PDF, then export again if needed.
Frequently asked questions
No. Conversion runs locally in your browser. Your PPTX files are not uploaded to FileYoga servers and the tool does not store copies online.
Each slide is rendered in your browser and exported into a PDF page. The PDF keeps the slide order and creates a fixed layout that’s easy to share and print.
Usually yes for typical decks, but exact fidelity can vary for advanced features, embedded media, or uncommon fonts. Since this is browser-only, some elements may render differently than PowerPoint’s own export engine.
Not always. Many browser exports render slides as page images, which means the PDF may not contain selectable/searchable text. If you need searchable text, a native PowerPoint export is usually the most reliable option.
No. PDF is static. Animations and transitions don’t carry over, and speaker notes aren’t exported by this tool. The result is a clean, fixed-layout PDF of your slides.
If a font used in your PPTX isn’t available on your device (or can’t be loaded in the browser), it may be substituted. For best consistency, use common fonts or ensure the font is available on your system.
The PDF is generated with a slide-like aspect ratio so your slides fit cleanly on each page. Most decks export as landscape pages that match widescreen/standard slide proportions.
Browser-only conversion uses memory for slide rendering and page images. Very large decks, high-resolution images, or many slides can exceed browser memory limits. Try converting one file at a time or simplifying the deck.
PDF pages may contain high-resolution slide images, especially if your deck uses photos or complex graphics. This can increase file size. Reducing image resolution in the PPTX can help.
This tool supports PPTX. Older .ppt files are not supported in this browser-only converter.