How to Convert PDF to PowerPoint Using AI (6 Easy Steps)

Gone are the days when converting PDFs to PowerPoint seemed like an impossibility.

With the many AI tools available today, it’s hard to believe there isn’t one that knows how to convert PDF to PowerPoint. And yes, there are many. But while there are plenty, no two are ever the same.

Some come with steep learning curves. Some are insufferably cluttered with ads. And some.. well, some just aren’t very smart when it comes to turning PDF pages into actual presentation slides.

But the right AI tool? It can do you wonders. And no, this isn’t just hype. You might want to keep your eye on a fast-rising favorite: Edcafe AI. It’s a clean, web-based tool that gets the job done right.

In this quick blog, I’ll walk you through how to convert PDF to PowerPoint using Edcafe AI. If you’ve been searching for a smarter, faster way to go from PDF to PowerPoint, you’re in the right place.

1. Go to Edcafe AI and sign up

First things first, sign up for an account.

Head over to the official Edcafe AI website and click the Get Started Now button on the upper right. This will take you to a sign-up form where you can either enter your email or connect using your existing Google or Microsoft account.

2. Enter the Slides Generator

Once your account is ready, click Create New from your Edcafe AI dashboard.

From the list of options that appears, select Slide Deck. This will take you to the Slides Generator page, which should be your starting point for turning your PDF into a presentation.

3. Upload your PDF and set it up

Now, here’s where we start to get our hands a bit dirty.

Switch the input type from the default “Topic” to “File.” This is where you can upload your PDF, the one you want to convert into a PowerPoint presentation.

Scroll down a bit, and you’ll see an optional field for additional instruction to guide Edcafe AI on how you want your slides structured. You can be very specific or just let the AI do its thing.

Then, set the number of slides you want Edcafe AI to generate. Finally, pick a theme from the available design templates, and you’re all set to convert your PDF to PowerPoint.

4. Review the Slide Outline

After setup, you’ll get a text-based preview of your slide outline before the actual slides are generated.

This is your chance to add, tweak, or remove information before Edcafe AI works its magic.

Thanks to Edcafe AI’s built-in text editor, taking control of the outline is quick and seamless.

5. Generate and Customize

Once your outline looks good, go ahead and continue. Watch as Edcafe AI transforms your PDF to PowerPoint in just seconds.

After generation, you can fully take over to further customize your slides. And not just the text, but the images too.

Unlike most slide generators, Edcafe AI adds images to slides by default. And these aren’t locked in. You can replace them with images from the web, generate a brand-new AI image from text, or upload your own.

6. Save and Export Your PDF to PowerPoint

Now that your slides, formerly a PDF, are all done and dusted, it’s time to save.

Every Edcafe AI project you create is automatically saved in Edcafe AI’s cloud-based hub, which works like a Google Drive for your AI-generated content. You can organize everything neatly into folders, making it easy to revisit or repurpose later.

And finally, hit export and choose Microsoft PowerPoint.

Bonus Tip: Assign Slides to Your Audience

If you’re already happy with the slides Edcafe AI generated, you don’t even have to export to PowerPoint. Just present them right away!

Since Edcafe AI runs on a web app, you can simply hit full screen and start presenting as is. But if you want to take it up a notch, try the Assign feature.

Assign generates a QR code that your audience can scan to access your slides from any device, anytime, anywhere.

Want to see the full PDF to PowerPoint process in action, including how to Assign your slides? Watch it here:

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