How to Convert PDF to PowerPoint

This article explains how to convert PDF documents to PowerPoint slides using the Adobe PDF to PowerPoint conversion tool in Adobe Acrobat both online and within a PDF document.

How to Convert PDF to PPT Using Abode's Free Conversion Tool

There are many reasons to convert a PDF file to a PowerPoint presentation. It could be as simple as creating a presentation from an existing document, or you may want to edit and add to the content in the PDF document to make a presentation. Whatever the reason, the easiest way to convert PDF to PPT is to use Adobe's online conversion tool.

1. Go to the Adobe Convert PDF to PowerPoint tool online.

2. Click Select a file.

3. Navigate to and select the file you want to convert from PDF to PowerPoint, and then click Open.

4. The upload area will change to display a message that the file is first uploading and then converting. There's nothing for you to do but wait for the tool to complete.

5. When the conversion is complete, a preview of the PowerPoint file is displayed, and you'll get a prompt to sign in with Adobe, Google, or Apple. Enter the appropriate information to sign in.

6. Once you're signed in, locate the file in the list of Recent documents and click the three-dot menu at the right end of the file information line.

   You may also see a listing for the file in the upper right corner of the page. If that's the case, you can simply click Download from there to download the file to your hard drive.

7. In the menu that appears, click the Download button to download the file to your computer.

One thing to keep in mind when you're converting files from PDF to PPT is that they may not always convert perfectly, especially for graphics-heavy files, like the one used in this example. The tool did not correctly convert some of the words. The conversion process works better with text and light graphics rather than heavy, complex ones.

Creating a PowerPoint File From Within a PDF File

You can also create a PowerPoint file from within the PDF file. Find and open the file you want to convert, and then follow these instructions.

1. In the PDF document, click Export PDF.

2. The file you have open should already appear in the Select PDF File text field in the menu that appears.

   Select the Convert to: Dropdown menu and choose Microsoft PowerPoint.

3. Click Convert.

4. If you don't already have a subscription to Adobe Acrobat Pro, you'll get a prompt to sign up for one. There is a short free trial that you can use. If you already have a subscription to Acrobat Pro, or once you've signed up for the free trial, the file will begin converting.

5. Once the conversion is complete, you can click Save As and save the file to your hard drive or click View Converted Files to view the file online.

If you opt to try the Adobe Acrobat Pro free trial to convert your PDF to a PowerPoint document, don't forget to cancel the free trial before it ends so you don't get charged for it. The free trial is seven days, and as long as you cancel before the end of it, you won't have to pay.