Here’s how you can convert PDFs to PowerPoint quickly and smoothly, without compromising the original formatting.
Why Converting PDF to PowerPoint Can Be Tricky
PDF is one of the most widely used file formats on the web, rounding out the top 3 right after HTML and XHTML. It has gained its popularity as it perfectly preserves the formatting of documents, no matter what device or software you use. Whether you’re working on a Mac, PC, or opening the file on your smartphone, it’ll look exactly the same across all of them.
However, PDF is no longer in charge of preserving the layout when you try to convert it to PPT. The thing is, the structure of a PDF file is often complex and includes a mix of text blocks, visuals, graphs, and layered designs. As a result, the converted file can become a mess, with blurry images, misaligned text, or content broken into multiple pieces.
How to Convert PDF to PowerPoint
One might say it’s not a problem to make a screenshot of a PDF and manually upload it into a presentation. And believe it or not, that’s actually what Microsoft recommends doing. But first, it takes time, especially if your presentation is quite big. Second, it’s impractical. There’s no way to edit the screenshot in your presentation if you need to. You can only add content on top of it, but the original slide will remain uneditable.
Luckily, there’s a simpler solution that preserves your PDF’s original layout and lets you edit the converted file however you like.
How to Convert PDF to PPT with iScanner
iScanner is the perfect solution. It has been around for a decade, has won multiple awards, and fully complies with the EU’s GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act. Neither the developer nor any third parties can access users’ content without their consent. Files are securely stored on AWS, the world’s leading cloud provider trusted by major banks and Fortune 500 companies. However, if you prefer to keep everything on your device, local storage is always an option.
Another big advantage of iScanner is its flexibility. Whether you already have a PDF ready to convert or need to scan a document first, it’ll handle both. It uses AI-powered OCR to accurately detect document content and create a clean, editable digital version.
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Make sure your scan looks perfect. With iScanner’s advanced editing tools, you can crop, straighten, deblur, polish the scan, or remove fingers that appeared in the frame. Pro tip: If you want the app to automatically improve your scan, just tap Refine with AI at the bottom of the screen and select AI Magic. iScanner will do the rest.
Tap Save–Done, then select Share in the top right corner. Choose PPT file format and share your file via email or messenger.
