3 Easy Ways to Convert a PDF to Google Slides

If you’ve ever wanted to convert a PDF into a Google Slides presentation, you’re not alone. Whether you’re working with a report, brochure, or flyer and seek a more interactive format, converting PDFs to Google Slides can be incredibly useful. Google Slides doesn’t support direct PDF imports, but don’t worry! We’ll walk you through some simple methods using free online tools.

Why make the switch? PDFs are perfect for preserving document structure, while Google Slides excels in real-time collaboration and interactivity. With features like animations and transitions, Google Slides enhances your presentations beyond static content. Plus, sharing is seamless; just send a link instead of large attachments.

Ready to start converting? With iLovePDF, a free and user-friendly tool, you can easily transform your PDFs into Google Slides. This tool offers practical solutions, allowing you to experience all the advantages of Google Slides. Let’s dive in!

Method 1: PDF → PowerPoint → Google Slides

1. Go to iLovePDF on any browser installed on your device.
   

   

2. Click the PDF to PowerPoint converter on the website.
   

   

3. Then, click the “Select PDF file” button to upload the PDF you wish to convert. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the file directly onto the webpage.
   

   

4. Once the PDF is uploaded, click the “Convert to PPTX” button to initiate the conversion process.
   

   

5. After the conversion is done, click the “Download PowerPoint” button to save the PPTX file to your computer.
   

   

6. The website will prompt you to choose the desired download location for your newly converted PPTX, so make sure to choose accordingly, from where you can easily locate and access it later.
7. Now, go to Google Slides and create a blank presentation.
   

   

8. On the top left corner, click File > Import slides.
   

   

9. Choose the PPTX file that you just downloaded and upload it.
   

   

10. Now select the slides that you want to import or select all slides of the PPTX.
    

    

11. Click “Import slides” to add them to your presentation.
    

    

12. Your slides should import correctly into Google Slides if you have followed the steps above accurately.
    

There you have it; you have successfully converted your PDF file to Google Slides using iLovePDF. Now you can easily play around with your presentation within Google Slides and format it according to your liking with the help of all the powerful tools baked into Google Slides.

Method 2: PDF → JPG → Google Slides

1. Visit the iLovePDF website.
   

   

2. Click on the “PDF to JPG” converter on the website.
   

   

3. Click the “Select PDF file” button to upload the PDF you wish to convert. You can also drag and drop the file directly onto the webpage.
   

   

4. Once the PDF is uploaded, choose the “Page to JPG” option to convert every page of your PDF to a JPG file. You can also adjust the image quality and size if you want.
   

   

5. Click the “Convert to JPG” button to start the extraction process.
   

   

6. After the conversion is done, click the “Download JPG images” button to save the image files to your computer. The JPG images will be downloaded as a ZIP file to your chosen location.
   

   

7. Locate the zipped file that contains the images that you just downloaded and Right-click on it to select “Extract All” from the context menu.
   

   

8. A window will pop up asking you to choose a destination for the extracted files. You can either keep the default location or click on “Browse” to select a different folder. You can also check the option to “Show extracted files when complete” if you want to open the folder after extraction.
9. Click on “Extract” to start the extraction process.
   

   

10. Once the extraction is done, you can open the folder and view the images.
    

    

11. Now, open your Google Slides presentation and click Insert > Image > Upload from computer.
    

    

12. Select the image files that you just downloaded and insert them into your slides.
    

    

13. You can also set them as backgrounds by right-clicking on them and choosing “Change background.”
14. Adjust the size and position of the images as needed. You can also add text, shapes, or other elements to your slides.
    

    

That’s it! It was this easy to convert your PDF file to Google Slides by first converting them to JPG.

Method 3: By Taking Screenshots

If you do not want to use a third-party tool to convert your PDF file to Google Slides and prefer to take matters into your own hands, then this third method is perfect for you.

While this one may require more effort than the previous two, it will surely get the job done. So without further ado, let’s discuss how you can convert your PDF file to Google Slides by simply taking screenshots of the PDF.

1. Open the PDF file you wish to convert in a PDF viewer application, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or simply in your web browser.
   

   

2. Use the keyboard shortcut or the menu option to take a screenshot of the page or the part of the page that you want to insert into Google Slides. For example, on Windows, you can press Windows key + Shift + S to select a region of the screen and copy it to the clipboard. On Mac, you can press Command + Shift + 4 to do the same.
   

   

3. Open a new or existing presentation in Google Slides and select the slide where you want to insert the screenshot.
4. Click on the Insert menu and choose Image. Then select Clipboard to paste the screenshot from the clipboard. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V on Windows or Command + V on Mac to paste the screenshot.
   

   

5. Adjust the size and position of the image as needed. You can also crop, rotate, or add borders to the image using the options in the toolbar.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 for each page or part of the page that you want to convert from the PDF file to Google Slides.

That was it! It was this simple to convert your PDF file to a Google Slides presentation by taking screenshots.