PowerPoint to PDF: slide fidelity, fonts, and handouts

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Make decks export cleanly: embedded media, safe fonts, and fewer surprises when reviewers open on phones.

Slides mix vector shapes, embedded video posters, and animation timelines. PDF flattens motion—expect builds to collapse into static states.

Fonts and masters

Stick to common families or embed where PowerPoint allows. Custom master layouts with off-slide placeholders sometimes clip; nudge elements inside the slide canvas before export.

Handout vs slide PDF

Online converters typically output one page per slide. If you need 3-up handouts, print from PowerPoint locally first, then merge PDFs using merge.

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