Convert PDF to PPT: 3 Simple Methods for Perfect Presentations

Converting a PDF to PowerPoint can be a hassle, especially if you're worried about losing formatting or wasting time. Thankfully, with the right tools, it's easy and efficient to get the job done. In this article, we'll guide you through several reliable methods to convert PDF to PPT, ensuring your documents stay intact.

As well as how to convert single files we'll also look at batch options for converting several files at once, and how to handle PDFs made from scanned images. Keep reading to learn about the best tools and methods for hassle-free conversions.

Part 1: Can I Present the PDF Without Converting It to a PPT?

You'd think it's obvious that you have to change PDF to PowerPoint if you want to present a document as a slideshow. Right?

Wrong.

With UPDF you can present any PDF in slideshow format, with just a couple of clicks.

• Open the file in UPDF and select the slideshow option at the top of the screen.
• Then choose whether to play from the start, or from the current slide.
• Once the slideshow is playing, you can right-click to enter Presenter View.

Presenter View lets you use tools like the laser pointer, or add annotations to the slideshow as you present.

We've also got a more detailed walkthrough of how to present your PDF as a slideshow if you want step-by-step guidance.

It's so simple that if you hit the download button below, you'll be up and running in a matter of minutes, and ready to present almost immediately.

Part 2: 3 Different Methods To Convert PDF to PPT Without Losing Formatting

Even though it's not always necessary to convert before presenting, there are still situations where you want to convert PDF to PowerPoint.

How can I convert PDF file to PPT?

If you need to convert a PDF to slides, then UPDF for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android has your back.

Whatever method you choose, you want to be sure of preserving the original formatting from your PDF, simply because it's a real pain to have to go through and fix things. If you want the best PDF to PPT converter, choose UPDF. Fast, easy conversion without loss of formatting, and a huge range of other PDF management tools into the bargain.

Method 1. How to Convert a single PDF to PPT

Here's the lowdown on how to change a single PDF to PowerPoint.

On Desktop:

• Download and open the file in UPDF.

• Choose Tools on the left-hand side and select PowerPoint.
• Adjust settings and preferences in the pop-up. You can select a specific page range or all pages to convert to a single PPT. Also, you can enable text recognition if it is a scanned PDF. After that, click Export to convert PDF to PPT.

On Mobile:

If you are with a mobile device, you can follow the guide below to convert a PDF to PPT.

Step 1. Download UPDF for iOS via App Store or UPDF for Android via Play Store.

Step 2. Tap on the "Tools" > "PDF to PowerPoint". Select the PDF file on your mobile device.

Step 3. Choose the PowerPoint Content Style. If you do not want to change any format, you can choose "Only for Presentation Playback". Then, tap on "Done" to convert the PDF to PPT.

Method 2. How to change a scanned PDF to PowerPoint

One of the big advantages of UPDF is its excellent OCR capability. This comes into its own when working with scanned PDF files.

Here's how to use OCR to recognize the text in your file before converting it to PowerPoint format.

• After opening the file in UPDF, pick OCR in "Tools" from the left-hand menu.
• You can choose "Editable PDF", "Text and Pictures Only", "Searchable PDF Only" for different needs.
• Review the layout, language, and resolution settings. You can also decide whether to use OCR on the whole document or just certain pages.

• Tap Perform OCR choose a file name and save location. The editable PDF will automatically open in UPDF once the OCR process has finished.
• Now follow the steps in Method 1 to convert PDF to PPT.

Method 3. Converting multiple PDFs to PPT using batch conversion

Now you know how to change PDF to PowerPoint easily, and even how to transform a scanned PDF into editable text before converting.

What happens if you have a whole batch of PDFs you need to convert?

This is another area where UPDF excels. The batch feature lets you perform all kinds of processes across multiple PDFs at once, including converting several PDFs to PowerPoint in one go.

• Open UPDF and select the Tools from the home screen.

• Choose the Convert option.
• Use the Add Files tool to add all the PDFs you want to convert in this batch.

• Take a moment to review the documents, you can add and remove files, or reorder them at this stage.
• Use the right-hand menu to set the output format to PowerPoint.
• Click Apply, and choose your preferred save location.

So, there are three easy techniques for converting PDFs to PPTs.

While there are other PDF to PPT converters available, many result in formatting loss, or have prohibitive limits on file sizes.

Choosing UPDF as your default tool for converting PDF files to PowerPoint dispenses with those problems:

• UPDF's Pro plan allows an unlimited number of files for batch conversion.
• It performs rapid file conversions, even with large file sizes.
• UPDF isn't limited to converting PDF to PPT, you can convert to many other file types too: Microsoft Office files (.docx, .pptx, .xlsx, .csv); Image files (.png, .jpg, .bmp, .gif, .tiff); Text and Rich Text Format (.txt, .rtf); XML and HTML.
• OCR on images and scanned documents can be translated at the same time. UPDF can recognize 38 different languages.

For a comprehensive guide to UPDF's conversion features, check out the video below.

Or, take a look at our pricing plans and learn about our full range of features.

Part 3: FAQs About Converting PDF to PPT

Summing Up

Converting PDF to PPT doesn't have to be complicated, especially with UPDF. Whether you're handling single documents, scanned files, or batches of PDFs, UPDF makes the process simple and reliable. With features like OCR for scanned PDFs and batch conversion, UPDF stands out as a comprehensive PDF management tool.

If you need fast, accurate conversions without loss of formatting, you need UPDF. Download it today and experience a smoother, more efficient way to convert PDFs to PowerPoint.