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Summary
Learn three effective ways to convert PPT to PDF format seamlessly, ensuring accuracy and preserving text style and content across different formats.



I. What is a PDF file? Why convert PPT to PDF?

PDF is the abbreviation of Portable Document Format, translated into Chinese as “Portable Document Format”, which is a file format developed by Adobe Systems for file exchange. PDF file is a new file format based on traditional file formats (such as txt, doc, xls, etc.), which can express the content of the file more vividly, accurately and intuitively. Files made in PDF format can more truly show the effect of the original file than files in other formats, and the display size of PDF files can also be adjusted arbitrarily, and operations such as content editing and saving can also be performed through corresponding conversion tools, providing great value to all walks of life Users are provided with a more convenient and personalized way of using files.
In addition, PDF files also have many advantages that other electronic file formats do not have. It can encapsulate text, fonts, formats, colors, and graphics and images independent of devices and resolutions in one file, and can also contain hypertext links, Electronic information such as sound and moving images. It also supports extra-long files, and has high integration, security and reliability, which makes PDF files much smaller than most general-purpose files, easy to transfer and store, and suitable for multi-processor systems. Therefore, many people use PDF as a storage tool. The preferred format for the document.
PPT (full name “PowerPoint”) is a graphic presentation software launched by Microsoft Corporation. It can be played on a computer screen or a projector, and is often used in training, conferences, etc. However, during the file transfer process, the text content and style of the PPT format file can be directly modified, which is extremely unfavorable for cross-platform sharing. When the completed PPT file needs to be shared with others and at the same time protect your own copyright, it is very necessary to convert the PPT to a PDF format that cannot be directly modified.
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II. How to convert PPT to PDF format file?

1. Use Keynote to convert PPT to PDF files in the Mac system.

Keynote is a presentation slideshow application software launched by Apple Inc. running under the Mac operating system, and its functions are very similar to PowerPoint. Compared with PowerPoint, Keynote not only supports almost all pictures and fonts, but also has a more graphical and simplistic operation interface and design style, and makes the slides easier to catch the eye. The inconvenient problem of PPT transmission has also been well solved in Keynote, which can be shared among Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and PC through iCloud; but in terms of compatibility and openness, Keynote Relatively poor, basically does not support any third-party software and programs other than Apple.
It is very easy to convert PPT to PDF format files with Keynote. Follow these four easy steps:
Step 1: Right-click the PPT file to be operated, select “Open with” in the dialog box that opens, and then select “Keynote” to enter the corresponding page.
Use Keynote to open the operation page of the PPT file
Step 2: After entering the Keynote page, find “File” in the upper left corner, select “PDF” in “Export As”, and enter the next interface
Keynote operation page
Step 3: Select “PDF” in the pop-up box, and you can also set the quality of the exported image. After the setting is complete, click “Next” to enter the next page
Keynote operation page
Step 4: Finally, select the location you want to save in the pop-up box, and click “Export”.
Keynote operation page

2. In the Windows system, the PPT can be directly saved as a PDF file.

In Windows system, the easiest way is to use PPT to directly save as PDF format, the specific operation steps are as follows:
Step 1: Open the PPT file to be converted, and click “File” to enter the operation page
Save PPT as PDF file operation page
Step 2: Select “Save As”, then select “Browse”, and then select the specific location to save the PDF file
Save PPT as PDF file operation page
Step 3: Select “PDF (*.pdf)” format in “Save as type”, click “Save” to complete
Save PPT as PDF file operation page
The above are the corresponding operation steps to save PPT files to PDF format with PowerPoint software in Windows system. If you need to convert PDF files back to PPT or other formats, since PowerPoint software only supports the export function, Renee PDF is recommended here. Aide device to complete this operation.
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It is very easy for Renee PDF Aide to convert PDF to PPT format files, and it can be done in the following three steps:
Step 1: Download and install Renee PDF Aide, then open it. There will be two functional modules on the main page, namely “PDF Toolset” and “Convert PDF”. Click “Convert PDF” to enter the page.
Renee PDF Aide Operation Page
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Step 2: After entering the operation page, you can choose to convert PDF files to common file formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Image, HTML, and TXT. Select “PowerPoint” at this time, and then import the files that need to be converted into Renee PDF Aide through the “Add Files” button. If you need to convert files in batches, just continue to add files.
Renee PDF Aide Operation Page
Step 3: After the file is successfully imported, set the output settings and the address to be saved, and finally click the “Convert” button on the right to quickly convert the format.
Renee PDF Aide Operation Page
Above we have learned how to convert PPT to PDF files on Mac and Windows systems, and how to use Renee PDF Aide to convert PDF files back to PPT format. Now, let me introduce you an easy way – use an online format converter to convert PPT to PDF.

3. Use an online format conversion tool to convert PPT to PDF

An online format converter that converts PPT to PDF files. The application scenario is generally when the network is relatively good and the size of the PPT file to be converted is relatively small (generally no more than 15MB). Its operation is characterized by fast and simple operation. Generally, only The conversion task can be completed in one or two steps, which is very suitable for a single operation of small files. The specific operation steps are as follows:
Step 1: Open the webpage where the online format converter is located (for example: https://smallpdf.com/cn/ppt-to-pdf), and add the PPT file that needs to be converted to PDF format into the toolbar.
Step 2: After the file is uploaded successfully, the PPT will be automatically converted to a PDF file, and it will take a few minutes to wait.
Use online tools to convert PPT to PDF operation page
Step 3: After the conversion is successful, click “Download” to save the converted PDF file to the “Download” folder of the browser you use by default.
Use online tools to convert PPT to PDF operation page

III. Summary

This article respectively introduces the relevant operation steps for converting PPT files to PDF format files in Mac system and Windows system. If you are a Mac system user, you can directly use the built-in Keynote software to operate; for Windows system, directly It is most convenient to use the “Save As” function in the built-in PowerPoint; and for single-operation users who need to convert the PPT file with a relatively small size, they can use the online format conversion tool to operate. The editor has compiled for you the most convenient methods in these three different situations. Users can choose according to their personal usage habits and actual needs.
If you are a user who needs to convert PDF files into PPT or other file formats, I recommend using Renee PDF Aide for operation. This software has relatively complete functions and is relatively simple to operate. It can also support batch operations. It can basically Meet the various needs of novices or veterans.