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Do you want to present a PDF to a group? Are you looking for a way to turn PDF into slideshow for free? If yes, then you are in the right place!

There are two simple methods you can use. First, you can present a PDF directly as a slideshow. Second, you can convert the PDF into PowerPoint or Google Slides. Both options are completely free with UPDF. If you don’t know about them, don’t worry!

In this article, we will guide you through both methods with their detailed steps. Ready to turn your PDF into a slideshow?

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Part 1. Present PDF as Slideshow

Did you know UPDF offers a convenient way to present your PDFs directly as slideshows? It works just like PowerPoint! You can also use a laser pointer to highlight key points. Plus, it offers a pencil tool for annotations. UPDF also allows you to switch to a presenter view so that you can manage your slides better.

This feature is especially handy when you want to share information visually without the need for additional conversions.

Moreover, UPDF’s PDF to slideshow feature is completely free. And it has many other features. If you want to use other features without limitation, the price is very cheap. You can check and upgrade here.

To present PDF as slideshow in UPDF:

Step 1: Launch UPDF and click “Open File” to open the UPDF that you want to present as a slideshow.

Step 2: Once the PDF is opened, click the “Slide Show” button on the top and select from the two options; “Play from Start” or “Play from Current Slide.”

click the slideshow button and select one option.

Step 3: In slideshow mode, click the “Pencil” button on the left bottom and select the laser pointer. You can use it to draw the attention of the viewers to the specific points.

click edit and select laser pointer.

Step 4: If you want to highlight, mark, or draw something in the PDF, you can use the “Pen” feature in the edit option. It also allows you to change the color of the marker.

use the pen feature to mark or draw something.

Step 5: For a more professional presentation experience, switch to Presenter View. This mode displays your slides on the main screen while providing a smaller window for notes. To enable Presenter View, click on the “Use Presenter View” icon in the top right corner.

open the presenter view.

Now that we have seen how to present PDF as slideshow, let’s move forward and explore how to convert PDF to slideshow.

Part 2. Convert PDF to Slideshow

If you prefer using PowerPoint or Google Slides, UPDF makes it super easy to convert your PDF to PPT format. It’s free to use for up to two file conversions per day. Once converted, you can upload the file directly to Google Slides for your presentation.

Also, if you need to convert multiple files at once, UPDF supports batch conversion, allowing you to convert two files for free daily. For more, you can upgrade to the pro version, which is available at a very low price.

Convert PDF to PPT

Step 1: Open the PDF in UPDF and click “File” > “Export To” > “PowerPoint (.PPTX).”

export the pdf as a powerpoint pptx file.

Step 2: Next, select the page range you want to add to your PowerPoint slides and click the “Export” button.

select the page range and click export.

Step 3: UPDF will start converting your PDF into PowerPoint slides. The new file will be saved in your selected location.

For Google Slides Users

Step 1: Open Google Drive, click the “New” > “File Upload” button, and select the PPT file that you exported through UPDF.

upload the ppt file.

Step 2: Once the file is uploaded, open it, and it will automatically open in Google Slides.

presentation in google slides.

Batch Conversion in UPDF

Step 1: Open UPDF and click the “Batch PDFs” button on the left side menu.

go to batch pdfs.

Step 2: Next, click “Convert” and select PowerPoint (.PPTX) as “Output Format.”

Step 3: Then click the “Add Files” button and select the PDF files that you want to convert to PPT. Click “Apply,” and your PDFs will convert to PPT slides.

add pdf files and click apply.

That’s it! This is how you can convert PDF to slideshow using UPDF. It allows you to convert two files at a time. However, if you want to convert more files, you can upgrade to the Pro version at a very affordable price.

Part 3. FAQS

Q1. How to Turn PDF into a Slideshow Online Free?

Open any online tool like iLove PDFon your browser. Select “PDF to PowerPoint” > click “Select PDF File” and upload your PDF file > click “Convert to PPTX.” Once the file is converted, it will be downloaded automatically.

Q2. How to Convert PDF to Slideshow on Canva?

Open the Canva PDF Editor page on your browser. Here, find and click “PDF Converter” > “PDF to PPT” > “Upload your file” > click “Share” > “Download” to save the PPT file.

Q3. How to Loop PDF Slideshow?

Unfortunately, UPDF doesn’t offer the loop slideshow option at the moment. However, you can insert a hyperlink on the last slide. So, when you reach the last slide, by clicking the hyperlink you will go to the first slide again.

Q4. How to Make a PDF Slideshow on Mac?

Open the PDF on your Mac and click “View” > “Slideshow.” It will present your PDF pages in full-screen mode. You can use controls to manage your slideshow.

Conclusion

Wrapping it up! This article has explored how to turn PDF into a slideshow for free. UPDF has got you covered, whether you want to present directly or convert it into PowerPoint or Google Slides. The process is smooth, and you get access to handy features like a laser pointer and pencil tool for presentations.

Plus, with batch conversion options, even bulk tasks become hassle-free. If you need more flexibility, upgrading to UPDF Pro is both affordable and worth it. Why wait? Download and try UPDF today and make your next slideshow presentation experience even better!