Start by converting your InDesign file to PDF. However, there is a two-step way that involves converting to PDF first. At least, not if you want your output file to even remotely resemble the original. The first thing to note is that, like converting InDesign to Word, there’s no straightforward way to convert InDesign to PowerPoint. In this post we’ll explain how to convert InDesign to PowerPoint. If your clients are using Microsoft Word, chances are they also use PowerPoint – which means that, if you haven’t already, you’ll probably be asked to provide designs in an editable PowerPoint template. We’ve been over the dreaded “can we have this in a Word template” requests every designer has nightmares about.

Under “Options”, make sure “Transparent Background” is unchecked.Blog 32 Convert InDesign to PowerPoint from Phil on Vimeo.

If you’re not sure, ask your communications team what resolution is appropriate for your delivery method.

Under “Image”, make sure quality is “Maximum”.

Under “Export”, type in the range of slides you want to export (if there is only one, leave it as “All Pages”).

If you’re not sure, ask your communications team what size is appropriate for your delivery method.

There might be sizes that work better for your specific needs. These are just recommendations, based on examples we’ve tested on our end.

For a desktop screensaver: type 1920 for width (the height will adjust proportionally).

For embedding in an email: type 720 for width (the height will adjust proportionally).

Here are some of our recommendations for below for good quality.

Type in the pixel dimensions you need.

Change the file format at the bottom to “PNG”.

Select whether you want to export only this slide, or every slide (if there are multiple).

Change the file format to “PNG Portable Network Graphics Format”.

Choose where you want to save the file(s).

Exporting to PNG from PowerPoint (Windows) Want to send some of our awesomeness in an email or upload them as images to display on your intranet? Or how about putting up screensavers or uploading images into an LMS? PNG files are the way to go! We’ll show you how to export to a PNG file from both PowerPoint and InDesign in just a few steps.

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