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How to Download a PowerPoint Presentation

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• 24th January 2024

PowerPoint is Microsoft’s presentation software . It’s frequently used by families, students, and businesses to create slideshows that use text, images, art, and videos.

Whether you want to access lecture slides or presentations showing essential business insights, in this post, we’ll walk you through you how to download PowerPoint presentations so you can work with them offline. 

1. Get the Software

If you don’t already have PowerPoint, you will need to download it. Microsoft PowerPoint is part of Microsoft 365 . This is a subscription service, so it does come with a cost.

A free alternative for working with PowerPoint files may be Google slides .

If you choose to download PowerPoint, first make sure your computer will be able to run it: 

• Windows Users: Check that your computer is running Windows 10 or higher that your system has the required hardware specifications to run PowerPoint smoothly.
• Mac Users: Confirm that your Mac is running a version of macOS that supports Microsoft’s software .

2. Connect to the Internet

This may seem obvious, but it’s good to make sure you have a reliable internet connection before you try to download anything. 

3. Download Your PowerPoint Presentation

Once you’ve got PowerPoint or Google slides set up, you’re ready to download PowerPoint presentations.

First, find the PowerPoint you want to download. This could be in an email, on a website, or on a platform like Google Drive or OneDrive . 

Next, make sure you have access to the file and permission to download it. For some websites, you may need to create an account and login. 

Downloading a PowerPoint from Email

While each email provider is a little different, the basic steps for downloading a PowerPoint are the same:

1. Open the email that contains the PowerPoint presentation.

2. Click on the Attachment icon to download the file.

3. Once the file is downloaded, click on it to open it with PowerPoint.

4. To save a copy of the presentation, click on the File tab. 

5. Select Save As and choose where you want to save the file.

6. Give the file a name and hit Save .

Downloading a PowerPoint from a Website

You can download a PowerPoint presentation from a website in just a few steps:

1. Right-click the presentation link or select File if you are viewing the presentation.

2. Select Save As .

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3. Give the file a name and choose the file format you want to save it in.

4. Click Save .

Some websites use PowerPoint for the web, which is one of Microsoft’s online tools. The steps to download these PowerPoint files are slightly different: 

1. Click on the File tab of the main ribbon.

2. Select Download As .

3. From the panel of options on the right, select Download a Copy .

4. A dialog box will confirm that the copy is ready to be downloaded to your computer.

5. Select Download to continue. 

Downloading a PowerPoint from OneDrive or Google Drive

You can download a PowerPoint presentation from OneDrive or Google Drive for offline use:

1. Open the appropriate website and sign in to your account.

2. Locate the PowerPoint presentation you want to download.

3. Right-click on the file and select Download .

4. When prompted, select Save or Save As .

5. Choose where to save the file and click Save .

If you’re using Microsoft 365, your PowerPoint presentations may automatically save to your OneDrive. Follow the steps above if you want to save a copy to your computer. 

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How to Download Google Slides Presentation [Complete Guide!]

By: Author Shrot Katewa

If you are a Google Slides user, you probably already know that Google Slides works on cloud storage. Meaning that your presentation files are stored online and can be accessed using just a browser. You no longer need to carry the physical file on a thumb drive. But, what if you intentionally need to save a Google Slides presentation? In that case, how do you download a Google Slides presentation?

To download a Google Slides presentation, simply open the presentation file in your browser. Then, click on the “File” menu and select the “Download” option. Choose the format (such as .pptx, .pdf, etc) in which you need to download the file, and save the presentation on your computer.

While that’s just a quick explanation, if you need a detailed step-by-step pictorial description, continue reading as I will be sharing the same below in the article. Plus, I will also share with ninja tips that will allow you to download just the audio or even a protected presentation to your computer!

So, let’s get started!

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1. How to Download a Google Slides Presentation?

Downloading a google slide presentation is very simple and absolutely free for Windows, Mac and other operating systems. There are a few ways you can download a google slides presentation on your computer which you can choose from, according to your preference.

In this section, I will show you step-by-step, the 3 ways you can download Google Slides presentation on your device.

1a. Save Google Slides as a PowerPoint File

The fastest way to save a Google Slides file as a Power Point file is to use the “Download” option in the “File” tab that you can find on the upper left corner of the ribbon. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide of the whole process:

Step-1: Click on File Tab and Select Download

When the Google Slides document is open, you can find the “File” tab on the top left corner of your screen. Select that tab and you will find the “Download” option.

Step-2: Select the “Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)” Option

After selecting the “Download” option, there you will find a series of convertible formats to download to your computer. Select the “Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)” option.

Step-3: Open the Downloaded file.

After you select the “Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)” option the download will begin automatically and the preview of the downloaded file will be displayed on the bottom left corner of your screen (if you are using Google Chrome as your browser) which will lead you to the downloaded PowerPoint file.

1b. Download Google Slides as a PDF

The process of Downloading a Google Slides presentation file as a PDF file is very simple and the steps of doing it is very much similar to downloading it as a Microsoft PowerPoint file. Here is a step-by-step guide to the entire process.

Step-1: Click on the “Download” Option from the “File” tab

As we’ve learned from the previous section, the “Download” option in the “File” Tab is the first step to begin the process.

Step-2: Select the “PDF Document (.pdf)” option

Inside the “Download” option there is a range of convertible formats to choose from. Click on the “PDF Document (.pdf)” option.

Step-3: Open the downloaded PDF document

Right after clicking on the “PDF Document (.pdf)” option, the downloading process will being and the file will be downloaded in a few seconds.

A preview of the file will be found on the bottom left corner of the screen and the file will be found in the “Download” folder of your computer.

1c. Save Google Slides as Images

It is a bit tricky to download all the google slides into images since there is no ready option to do so. In any case, I will show you how to do it step-by-step below;

Step-1: Open the “Download” option from the “File” tab

When the Google Slides window is open on your computer screen, you can find the “File” tab in the top left corner of your screen. Open the “Download” option.

Step-2: Download the file as a Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)

To download the google slides as images, you have to first download it as a PowerPoint .pptx format.

Step-3: Open the Downloaded Presentation file on Microsoft PowerPoint.

After downloading the Googles slides presentation on your computer, open the file with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Step-4: Click on the “Export” option in the “File” tab

At the top left corner of the screen you can find the “File” tab which will take you to the “Export” option.

Step-5: Select the “JPEG File Interchange Format” button in the “Change File Type” option

At the bottom of the “Export” option you will find the “Change File Type” option which will allow you to select “JPEG File Interchange Format”

Step-6: Select the “Save As” or “Export” button

After selecting the “Save As” button in a pop-up will show you the file name destination and file type. For Mac users, you can directly click on the “Export” button (as shown in the image above).

After selecting the “Save” button each slide will be converted into a JPEG image and saved in a folder together.

2. How to Download Google Slides Presentation with Audio?

Downloading Google Slides Presentations with audio can be a little trouble because after downloading it as a Power Point presentation, the file open in a different window instead of the presentation background. Here is a step-by-step to solve that problem.

Step-1: Download the Audio by right clicking the mouse on the audio bar

By selecting the speaker icon on the slide, you can turn on the audio in the presentation. Upon turning it on, right click on the audio bar and select “Save audio as”.

Step-2: Save the audio on your computer

By selecting the “Save audio as” option, a pop up will appear the screen. Select the “Save” button

Step-3: Download the Google Slides Presentation as a PowerPoint File

Download the presentation as a PowerPoint presentation on your computer as explained in the previous section of this article.

Step-4: Insert the Audio in Your PPT File

Open the slide where the audio was embedded on the google slide presentation. When the slide is open, go to the “Insert” tab on the upper part of the Power Point file.

By going to the “insert” tab, there is the “Audio” option in the top right part of the screen as shown in the figure

By clicking on the “Audio” option in your presentation, a pop-up window will appear. Select the audio downloaded for the presentation and hit “Insert”

Step-5: Re-arrange the position of the speaker icon

By inserting the audio into your presentation, an audio icon will appear at the center of the screen. Reposition the icon and you’re all set. This is just an optional step.

3. How to Download a Protected Google Slides Presentation?

There are no easy ways to download protected google slides presentations to your computer. There is no available direct links or download buttons. But there is a simple way of generating a direct download link from shared or protected files. Each step of the process is described below:

Step-1: Click on the Protected Google Slides presentation URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/FILE_ID/ edit?usp=sharing

There is a link in the URL box located at the upper part of your browser. The link should look something like the link above

Step-2: Select the “edit?usp=sharing” part of the URL

In the link select the part of the URL from “edit” until the end. (check the section of the link that has been written in bold formatting

Step-3: Write “export/pptx” on the selected part

Your link should look something like this – https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/FILE_ID/ export/pptx

Upon selecting the colored part of the URL, write “export/pptx” in its place. The URL should look like how it has been written above. 

Step-4: Press “Enter” to Open the New Link

The new link that you’ve created is a direct download link and so upon opening it, your presentation file should start downloading automatically.

4. How to Download Embedded Google Slides Presentation from a Website?

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to download an embedded google slides presentation from a website. However, there is a quick and simple way to download the presentation by simply making two bookmarks on your internet browser. The process is described below;

Step-1: Create a bookmark named “Open Google Sides”

The first step is to create a bookmark named “Open Google Slides” on your preferred browser. Simply click the star mark on the right corner of your url box (for Google Chrome) and change the name of the bookmark to ‘Open Google Slides’.

Step-2:  Paste the JavaScript code in the url section.

With a click on the “More” option, there will be a pop-up box for you to paste a url. Paste the following code into the url box.

Copy and Paste the code mentioned below – javascript: var n = document.querySelectorAll(‘iframe[src*=docs\\.google]’)[0], k = document.createElement(“a”); k.setAttribute(“href”,n.getAttribute(“src”)); k.setAttribute(“target”,”_blank”); k.setAttribute(“style”,”display:block”); k.innerText = “Open Google Slides”; n.parentElement.insertBefore(k,n);

Step-3: Make a similar bookmark with the name “Extract Slides”

Simillar to the last step, another bookmark make another bookmark, but name it ‘Extract Slides’ and instead of the previous code, paste the following code on the url box:

Copy and Paste the below-mentioned code – javascript: var atag = “punch-viewer-content”,     btag = “-caption”,     ctag = “aria-setsize”,     dtag = “aria-posinset”,     msvg = document.getElementsByTagName(“svg”),     node = document.querySelectorAll(‘[class$=”‘ + btag + ‘”]’)[0],     view = document.getElementsByClassName(atag)[0],     size = node.getAttribute(ctag),     data = “”,     func = () => {       data += msvg[0].outerHTML;       if((i = node.getAttribute(dtag))==size) document.write(data);       else view.click(), setTimeout(func,10)     }; func()

Step-4: Download the embedded file

Once the bookmarks are in place, simply go to the website with the embedded presentation and click on the “Open Google Slides” bookmark. It should open a link on top of the embedded presentation to be downloaded.

5. How to Download a Google Slides Presentation Published to the Web

When there is no direct link to downloading a google slides presentation in a website, it can be frustrating to find complex ways to download it. But I will show you a simple way of creating a direct download link. The process is described below.

Step-1: Scroll to the last character of the shared protected google slide presentation URL

There is a link in the URL box located at the upper part of your browser. The link should look something like the link below:

In the link select the part of the URL that I intentionally made bold, to explain the process.

Upon selecting the bold part of the URL, write “export/pptx” in its place. The URL should look like the link showcased above. 

Step-4: Open the new link

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How To Download A Canva Presentation As A Powerpoint

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Introduction

Have you ever created a stunning presentation using Canva and wanted to download it as a Powerpoint file? Fortunately, Canva offers a simple and convenient way to do just that. Converting your Canva presentation to Powerpoint allows you to easily share it with colleagues, clients, or anyone who may not have access to Canva. Whether you need to present your work in a professional setting or simply want to preserve your design integrity, this guide will walk you through the process of downloading a Canva presentation as a Powerpoint file.

Canva is an intuitive online graphic design tool that offers a wide range of templates, including presentation templates. With its drag-and-drop functionality and an extensive library of design elements, Canva makes it easy for both beginners and professionals to create visually stunning and engaging presentations. And the best part is that you don’t need any design experience to use it!

In the following steps, we’ll demonstrate how to download a Canva presentation as a Powerpoint file in just a few simple clicks. So, let’s get started!

Step 1: Access the Canva Website

The first step in downloading a Canva presentation as a Powerpoint file is to access the Canva website. You can do this by opening your preferred web browser and entering www.canva.com in the address bar. Press Enter or Return to load the website.

If you already have a Canva account, login with your credentials. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up for free by clicking on the “Sign up with email” or “Sign up with Google” button. Fill in the required information, such as your name, email address, and password, and then click on “Sign up” to create your account.

Once you’re logged in, you’ll be taken to your Canva homepage, where you can access all of your saved designs and templates. It’s important to note that you need to have a Canva account and be signed in to download a presentation as a Powerpoint file.

Now that you’ve accessed the Canva website and logged in, you’re ready to proceed to the next step: opening the desired presentation.

Step 2: Open the Desired Presentation

Once you’re on the Canva homepage, you’ll see a list of your saved designs and templates. Look for the presentation you want to download as a Powerpoint file and click on it to open it.

If you don’t see the desired presentation on your homepage, you can use the search bar located at the top of the page to find it. Simply enter the title or keywords related to the presentation and press Enter or Return. Canva will display relevant results based on your search query.

Alternatively, if you have organized your Canva designs into folders, you can navigate to the appropriate folder to find the desired presentation. Click on the folder name to expand it and view the designs within.

Once you have located the presentation you want to download, click on it to open it in the Canva editor. This will allow you to view and make any necessary edits to the presentation before downloading it as a Powerpoint file.

Canva offers a range of customization options to modify your presentation’s layout, design elements, and content. You can change the background, add or remove text, upload images, and much more. Take some time to review and make any desired changes to ensure your presentation looks exactly how you want it.

Now that you have opened the presentation in Canva and made any necessary edits, it’s time to move on to the next step: clicking on the “Download” button.

Step 3: Click on the “Download” Button

After you have opened the desired presentation in the Canva editor and made any necessary edits, it’s time to download it as a Powerpoint file. To do this, locate and click on the “Download” button, which is located in the top-right corner of the Canva editor interface.

When you click on the “Download” button, a dropdown menu will appear, offering various download options. Canva provides multiple file formats to choose from, including PDF, JPG, PNG, and more. However, for the purpose of downloading a Canva presentation as a Powerpoint file, you need to select the appropriate option.

In the dropdown menu, select the “Powerpoint” option or any other format that specifically mentions Powerpoint compatibility. This will ensure that your presentation is downloaded in a format that is easily accessible and editable using Microsoft Powerpoint or other compatible software.

Once you have selected the “Powerpoint” format, Canva may prompt you to upgrade to a premium account if the selected format is only available to premium subscribers. If you’re okay with upgrading, follow the instructions on the screen. Otherwise, you can choose one of the available formats that don’t require an account upgrade.

Now that you have selected the “Powerpoint” option, you’re ready to move on to the next step: choosing the download location for your presentation.

Step 4: Select the “Powerpoint” Option

After clicking on the “Download” button in Canva, a dropdown menu will appear with various file format options. Look for the “Powerpoint” option in the dropdown menu and select it. This will ensure that your Canva presentation is downloaded in a Powerpoint-compatible format.

By selecting the “Powerpoint” option, Canva will generate a Powerpoint file (.pptx) of your presentation, which can be easily opened and edited in Microsoft Powerpoint or any other software that supports Powerpoint files. This format allows you to maintain the integrity of your design while offering the flexibility to make further modifications or additions if needed.

It’s important to note that the availability of the “Powerpoint” option may depend on your Canva subscription plan. Some advanced features and file formats, such as Powerpoint downloads, may require a Canva Pro subscription. If the “Powerpoint” option is not available to you, you may need to upgrade your account to access this feature.

Once you have selected the “Powerpoint” option and confirmed your selection, Canva will begin generating the Powerpoint file of your presentation. The time it takes to generate the file may vary depending on the size and complexity of your presentation. Canva will display a progress indicator to inform you of the status of the download process.

Now that you have selected the “Powerpoint” option, you’re ready to proceed to the next step: choosing the download location for your Canva presentation.

Step 5: Choose the Download Location

Once Canva has finished generating the Powerpoint file of your presentation, it’s time to choose the download location. When the file is ready, Canva will display a notification or message indicating that the download is complete.

Click on the provided download link or button to initiate the download process. This will prompt your web browser to open a window where you can specify the location on your computer where you want to save the downloaded Powerpoint file.

In the file download window, you can choose to save the file to a specific folder on your computer, such as the “Documents” or “Downloads” folder, or you can select a custom location of your choice. Navigate to the desired folder or location and click on the “Save” or “Download” button to start downloading the Powerpoint file.

Keep in mind that the exact steps and options in the download window may vary depending on your web browser and operating system. However, the general process remains the same: selecting the download location and initiating the download.

Ensure that you choose a location that is easily accessible and memorable, as you will need to locate the file later when you want to open or edit it in Powerpoint. It’s a good practice to save the file in a location where you can easily find it, such as your desktop or a dedicated folder for your Canva presentations.

Now that you have chosen the download location for your Canva presentation, it’s time to move on to the final step: saving the presentation as a Powerpoint file.

Step 6: Save the Presentation as a Powerpoint File

After choosing the download location for your Canva presentation, the file will start downloading to your selected location. The time it takes for the download to complete will depend on the size of the presentation and the speed of your internet connection.

Once the download is complete, navigate to the download location on your computer and locate the downloaded Powerpoint file. The file will have a .pptx extension, indicating that it is a Powerpoint file.

If you have Microsoft Office or Powerpoint installed on your computer, you can simply double-click on the downloaded file to open it in Powerpoint. This will allow you to view and edit the presentation as you would with any other Powerpoint file.

If you don’t have Powerpoint installed, you can use alternative software that supports Powerpoint files, such as Google Slides or Apple Keynote, to open and edit the presentation. These software options provide similar functionality and allow you to work with Powerpoint files seamlessly.

Once you have opened the downloaded presentation in your desired software, you can make any further edits, add animations, include additional slides, or customize the content to suit your needs. Remember to save your changes as you work.

By saving the Canva presentation as a Powerpoint file, you have successfully converted it to a format that is compatible with commonly used presentation software. This allows you to easily share it with others or present it without the need for Canva.

Congratulations! You have now completed all the steps to download a Canva presentation as a Powerpoint file. Enjoy sharing and presenting your visually engaging and professional-looking presentation with ease!

Downloading a Canva presentation as a Powerpoint file provides you with the flexibility to share and present your designs using widely accessible presentation software. With just a few simple steps, you can convert your Canva presentation into a Powerpoint file and make any necessary edits or additions using popular software like Microsoft Powerpoint or Google Slides.

Throughout this guide, we covered the process of downloading a Canva presentation as a Powerpoint file. We started by accessing the Canva website and opening the desired presentation. Then, we clicked on the “Download” button and selected the “Powerpoint” format from the dropdown menu. After choosing the download location, we saved the presentation as a Powerpoint file. Finally, we discussed the importance of having compatible software to open and edit the downloaded file.

By following these steps, you can unleash the full potential of your Canva presentations by utilizing the features and functionalities offered by Powerpoint and other Powerpoint-compatible software. Whether you need to collaborate with others, deliver presentations in a professional setting, or simply want to have a backup of your Canva designs, downloading a Canva presentation as a Powerpoint file is a convenient solution.

Now that you have the knowledge and understanding of how to convert Canva presentations to Powerpoint files, you can confidently create, customize, and share your designs with ease. Embrace the versatility and power of Canva and Powerpoint to captivate your audience and make a lasting impression with your visually striking presentations.

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How To Download Google Slides [Step-by-Step Guide]

• Last updated July 11, 2023

Knowing how to download a Google Slide presentation enables all users the opportunity to access these files offline, share them with others, or preserve copies in different formats.

Fortunately, there are many ways to download a Google Slides presentation. The quickest way is to access  File > Download  in the menu bar. This allows you to convert your Google Slides presentation to seven other file formats, including PDF, JPG, and PPT.

Here, we discuss how to download Google Slides — in multiple ways.

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How To Download Google Slides

To download your Google Slides presentation:

• Open your Google Slides Presentation .
• Go to “ File ”  > “Download .”

• Choose the desired file type format (e.g., .ppt, .odp, .pdf, .txt, .jpg, .png, .svg).

• Once you’ve selected the file type, the download will start automatically. Track the progress in your browser’s downloads tab.

• To access the downloaded file, click on “ Open file .”

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How To Download a Google Slides Presentation with Audio

When you download a Google Slides Presentation with Audio as a PPT (PowerPoint) file, you’ll see the speaker icon, but the audio won’t transfer to the new file. To resolve this issue, you’ll need to manually download the audio from the Google Slides presentation and re-insert it in the PPT file. Here’s how to do it:

• Go to the Slide where you’ve inserted the audio.
• Left-click on the speaker icon to select it. An audio bar should appear.

• Right-click the audio bar, then select the “Save audio as”  option.

• Download the Google Slides presentation by going to “ File ” > “ Download .” Choose “ Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) ” from the list of file types.

• Open the PowerPoint presentation.
• Delete the original speaker object from the Google Slides presentation by left-clicking on it and pressing Ctrl + X  on Windows (or Command + X) to delete it.

• Select “ Insert ”  > “ Audio .”

• A window will pop up and ask you to select an audio file. Open the audio file that you’ve downloaded from the Google Slides presentation.
• Choose the position of the new speaker icon in your PowerPoint presentation. You can do so by left-clicking anywhere on the slide.

Downloading a Google Slide as a PDF Using the Print Option

Downloading a Google Slide presentation as a PDF is useful if you need to share or print your slides in a format that’s universally accessible (while retaining the formatting of the original presentation).

To download a Google Slide as a PDF using the print option:

• Open your Google Slides Presentation.
• Select “ File ”  > “ Print.”

• Under the “Printer ” drop-down list, choose either “ Save as PDF ” or “ Microsoft Print to PDF .”

• Click on “ Print .”

Note: By default, each slide in your presentation will be printed on one sheet without changing the default print settings.  To customize your print settings (like printing multiple slides per page), you’ll need to adjust the options.

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How To Download a Protected Google Slides Presentation

No option in Google Slides allows users to download or convert shared export-protected files. Luckily, there’s a way around this — and it’s just as easy as downloading one of your presentations.

• Copy the link to the Google Slides presentation and paste it into your browser’s address bar.
• At the end of the link, you will see the text “ edit?usp=sharing .” Highlight this section of the link and delete it.

• Replace the deleted text with “ export/pptx ” and press “ Enter .”

• Your download will automatically start. The contents of the shared protected Google Slides will be available in .pptx format.
• To open the PowerPoint file, go to your browser’s downloads tab and select “Open File .”

How To Download Embedded Google Slides Presentation from a Website

Downloading an embedded Google Slides presentation from a website requires using JavaScript codes. This may seem complicated if you’re unfamiliar with them, but all you have to do is copy and paste codes into your browser.

Here’s an easy guide on how to download embedded Google Slides Presentation from a website:

• Open your browser and create a bookmark with the name “ Open Google Slides .”
• Paste the Javascript code provided below into the bookmark’s URL field. Click “ More ” and clear the  “URL ” line. Paste the following code:

Javascript:

var n = document.querySelectorAll(‘iframe[src*=docs\.google]’)[0],

k = document.createElement(“a”);

k.setAttribute(“href”,n.getAttribute(“src”));

k.setAttribute(“target”,”_blank”);

k.setAttribute(“style”,”display:block”);

k.innerText = “Open Google Slides”;

n.parentElement.insertBefore(k,n);

• Create another bookmark with the name “ Extract Slides .” After naming it, click on the “ More ” button and paste the following code into the URL field:

Javascript: var atag = “punch-viewer-content”, btag = “-caption”, ctag = “aria-setsize”, dtag = “aria-posinset”, msvg = document.getElementsByTagName(“svg”), node = document.querySelectorAll(‘[class$=”‘ + btag + ‘”]’)[0], view = document.getElementsByClassName(atag)[0], size = node.getAttribute(ctag), data = “”, func = () => { data += msvg[0].outerHTML; if((i = node.getAttribute(dtag))==size) document.write(data); else view.click(), setTimeout(func,10) }; func()

• Once you’ve completed these steps, download embedded presentations from websites by clicking on the “ Open Google Slides ” bookmark. This will open an accessible link above the embedded presentation.

How To Email a Presentation

If you plan to send your Google Slides presentation to someone, you can send it via email from the Google Slides window:

• Go to the “ File ” menu and select “ Email .”
• Click on “ Email this file .”
• Enter the email address where you wish to send the presentation. You can also tick the “ Send yourself a copy ” checkbox to keep a paper trail.

• In the “ Email this file ” window, you’ll find subject and message text boxes. These are optional, but it’s advisable to use them so your email isn’t ignored or lost.
• Click on the “ File type ” drop-down list to select the desired file type to send the presentation. The default file type is PDF, so change this setting if you wish to send it as PPT or .txt.

• Click “ Send ” to send the email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i download google slides as a pdf without internet access.

You cannot download a Google Slides presentation as a PDF without having access to the internet. However, if the Google Slides presentation is saved on your desktop, you can open the file using Microsoft PowerPoint and export it as a PDF — without an internet connection.

Can I Convert a PDF to a Google Slides Presentation?

Yes, you can convert a PDF file to a Google Slides presentation. However, there is no built-in PDF to .xlsx/.ppt converter in Google Slides. You’ll need to use a third-party application or tool.

Can I Convert a Ppt to a Google Slide Presentation?

Yes, you can convert a .ppt file to a Google Slides presentation. Open Google Slides in your browser and create a new presentation.

Go to “ File ”  > “Open” and choose a file. Open the PowerPoint presentation you want to convert to a Google Slide presentation. This will automatically be saved to your computer.

Final Thoughts

You never know when you’ll need to provide a copy of your Google Slides presentation in PDF format. Knowing how to download Google Slides presentations in various scenarios is highly advantageous.

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