How to Convert JPG to PPT? (6 Effective Ways)

Have you ever had a coworker send you a document for a presentation, just to find out that it's actually a JPG but you need it to be a PPT? Or maybe you found a very informative handout, chart, or image that you want to turn into a PowerPoint presentation. That can be very frustrating because now you need to figure out how to convert the JPG into a PPT before you give your presentation.

But it can be difficult to know how to convert a JPG into a PPT, and you may run into some issues, such as text recognition from the image to PPT, formatting that doesn't translate to a PPT, or losing image quality if you convert a JPG into a PPT.

But we can help! In this article, we will discuss exactly how to convert a JPG to a PPT, with three different tools that you can use for this task, and step-by-step instructions that you can easily follow whenever you need to convert a JPG to a PPT.

Part 1. How to Convert JPG to PowerPoint with UPDF?

UPDF is our top recommendation for converting a JPG to a PowerPoint presentation. You can convert a JPG to a PPT directly if you don't need it to be in an editable format. You can also convert a JPG into an editable PPT with UPDF's OCR and converting features.

Additionally, you can convert JPG files into PPT files in a batch action with UPDF's combine, OCR, and converting features. Also, if you have one JPG with a lot of content that you want to split into several pages and then convert into a PPT, you can split the JPG into the pages you need, and then convert them into an editable PPT.

All of these features in UPDF can work on Windows and Mac devices.

Let's take a look at how to do each of these JPG to PPT conversions using UPDF. Make sure to click the button below to download UPDF to follow along with the tutorials.

Way 1. Convert JPG to PPT via Converting to PPT

This method is best for when you only need to convert a JPG into a non-editable PPT, such as when you have an image of a presentation and you need it to be in PPT format. Follow the directions below for this method.

Step 1: In UPDF, open the JPG file that you want to convert. You may need to drag and drop the file into the Open File area.

Step 2: After opening your JPG, on the right side click "Export PDF" > "PowerPoint".

Step 3: Check the settings on this menu, and then click "Export".

Step 4: Choose the location for your PPT file, and select "Save".

And that's it! A new window will open with your PPT file and you can open it, share it, or present the PPT.

Way 2. Convert JPG to Editable PowerPoint Slide via OCR and Converting

This method is best for you when you want to convert a JPG into an editable PPT, like when you need to customize the image before presenting it to an audience. Follow the steps below for this method.

Step 1: Drag and drop your JPG into UPDF's "Open File" box.

Step 2: On the right side menu, select "OCR" and then check the settings. When you're satisfied with the settings, click on "Perform OCR".

Step 3: Select a location for your OCR file to save to, and select "Save".

Step 4: After performing OCR, your image will open as an editable PDF in a new window of UPDF. From here, click "Export PDF" > "PowerPoint". Click "Export" when you're ready.

Step 5: Select a location to save your PPT to, and click Save.

Now you can open your PPT file to edit, add more slides, and collaborate with others!

Way 3. Convert JPG Files to PPTX via Combining, OCR, and Converting

If you have many JPGs that you want to convert into PPTs, then you can combine all the JPGs into one PDF, and then use OCR to make the PDF editable and convert them into editable PDFs. Follow the steps below to complete this method.

Step 1: Open UPDF and click on "Batch" to see the different batch actions.

Step 2: Select "Combine" and then drag and drop your JPGs into the window. We will be combining all of the JPGs into a single PDF before converting it.

Step 3: When you have all the JPGs you want, click "Apply." Select a location to save your merged PDF and click "Save".

Step 4: Open your new merged PDF in UPDF, and on the right menu select "OCR". Then, review the settings and click "Perform OCR". Choose a location to save your OCR PDF, and then click "Save".

Step 5: After performing OCR, your new editable PDF will open in another window. On the right side, select "Export PDF" > "PowerPoint".

Step 6: Review the settings, click "Export", and choose a location to save your PDF file.

Now you can open your merged PPT to edit or present to others.

Way 4. Convert One JPG to a PPT with Several Pages via Split, OCR, and Converting

You can use this method if you have one JPG with a long page and want to divide it into several pages and then convert it into an editable PPT with managed pages. Follow the steps below for this method.

Step 1: Open the JPG that you want to split into several pages, click "Crop Pages" > "Split".

Step 2: Select how you would like to add a split line (either horizontally or vertically), and how you want to space the split line (either equal division or by inches). For instance, you can enter the number 2 in the Equal division in the first part to add the horizontal line to split the page. Click "Split".

Step 3: Your JPG will automatically be split, and now you can perform OCR. Select "OCR", check the settings, and then click "Perform OCR". Choose a location to save your file, and then click "Save".

Step 4: Next you need to convert the OCR JPG to a PowerPoint. Click "Export PDF" > "PowerPoint".

Step 5: Choose the settings that you'd like, and click "Export". Select a location to save your PowerPoint file, and click "Save".

UPDF has many other features to help you with work and study, including editing tools to customize your PDF, annotation tools to take notes and add comments to your PDFs, and AI tools to help you explain, summarize, and generate content.

To learn more about UPDF, read this review or watch the below video tutorial, then click the button below to download UPDF.

Part 2. Convert JPG to PowerPoint Online via SmallPDF

You can also use SmallPDF to convert a JPG to a PPT. SmallPDF is an online tool that allows you to work with PDFs. Follow the steps below for this method.

Step 1: Go to SmallPDF's converter tool.

Step 2: Click on the "Choose File" and upload your JPG, then, click "Convert".

Step 3: Select "Export As" > PowerPoint.

Step 4: You can only choose to convert selectable text only, unless you have a Pro account, and then you can select to perform OCR. Click "Convert".

Step 5: You can then choose to download your PowerPoint file, or share with others.

While this method is simple, you can only do it while working online and in a web browser on a desktop. This method is too difficult with a mobile device, or without a wifi connection. SmallPDF's converter tool also has really limited tools for editing and annotating, so you will need another tool if you want to perform OCR or edit your file.

Part 3. Convert JPG to PPT via iLovePDF

You can also use iLovePDF to convert a JPG to a PowerPoint, although this method is a little complicated. You can follow the steps below.

Step 1: You will first need to convert the JPG to a PDF with iLovePDF. Click on the "Select JPG Images" to select and upload the JPG that you want to convert.

Step 2: Select the settings you want, and click "Convert to PDF".

Step 3: After it's finished converting, download your PDF file.

Step 4: Now go to iLovePDF's PDF to PowerPoint converter tool and upload the PDF that you just downloaded.

Step 5: When your file is uploaded, click "Convert to PPTX".

Step 6: Download your editable PowerPoint presentation file.

Overall we do not recommend this method because it is overly complicated, and you need to do two different conversion steps in order to change your JPG into a PowerPoint.

Final Words

If you need to convert a JPG into a PowerPoint for work, study, or personal use, you now know six different methods and three different tools that you can use for this process. Whether you want to convert a single image to a non-editable PPT, or you want to convert many JPGs into an editable presentation, you can do this quickly and easily. We recommend using UPDF for this process because the steps are simple and there are many different tools that you can use before and after converting in order to customize your file.

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