If you want to quickly convert a PDF to PowerPoint, one of the easiest ways is to use an online converter tool. These tools let you upload your PDF file and convert it to a PowerPoint presentation in just a few clicks.
There are new ways with AI and old ways to do so, and in this article, we are going to compare the differences.
When we convert a PDF to PowerPoint, there are two scenarios:
New Way with AI | Old Ways | |
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Tools | – SlidesPilot | – Adobe Acrobat Online – ILovePDF – TinyWow |
Solutions | Format Conversion + Contents Summary | Format Conversion only |
Pros | • Convert file format and summarize PDF contents • Lots of PowerPoint templates to choose from • Receive a well-structured PowerPoint ready for presentation | • Good for format conversion • Can convert multiple files simultaneously |
Cons | • Longer conversion time • No simultaneous conversion of multiple files | • Only format conversion, not an actual presentation result. • No AI involved, so no content summary. |
With the use of AI, we can now convert a PDF to a PPT and even summarize the contents of the PDF into a presentation.
End Results
On the left-hand side is the original PDF file, while on the right-hand side is the converted PPT file with summarized contents. As we can see, the new AI-powered method of converting PDF to PPT provides us with an actual presentation, designed according to the chosen template.
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Let’s take SlidesPilot as an example
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End results
Let’s compare the results. The left-hand side is the original PDF file, while the right is the converted PPT file. The comparison really shows that this is just a format conversion. However, the converted file is not actually a usable presentation. It still keeps the structure of a PDF file and doesn’t look like a proper PowerPoint presentation.
Just for format conversion from PDF to PPT, there are several online tools that can be used for this purpose. Some of the most popular ones are:
Let’s use ILovePDF as an example: