How to Download PPT from SlidePlayer
SlidePlayer is a widely used platform that allows users to view and share PowerPoint presentations online.
However, it does not offer a direct download button for most files. If you’ve found a presentation on SlidePlayer that you’d like to save for offline use or reference, there are a few workarounds you can try.
In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process to download or save a presentation from SlidePlayer.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download PPT from SlidePlayer
Step 1: Visit SlidePlayer and Find the Presentation
- Go to slideplayer.com.
- Use the search bar to find the presentation you’re interested in.
- Open the desired presentation by clicking on its title.
Step 2: Try the Download Button (if available)
- Some rare presentations have a download button under the viewer.
- If you see a “Download Presentation” option, click it and save the PPT file.
Note: Most of the time, this option is disabled or missing.
Step 3: Use a Browser Extension to Capture the Presentation
If there’s no download button, you can use screenshot or page-saving extensions:
- For Chrome: Try extensions like “Full Page Screen Capture” or “Fireshot.”
- These tools allow you to capture the entire presentation slide-by-slide as images or a PDF.
- After capturing, you can use tools like Canva, Google Slides, or PowerPoint to recreate the presentation.
Step 4: Save Slides as Images
- If you want specific slides only, right-click on the slide (while in full-screen mode) and select “Save Image As...”
- Save each image manually.
- Then, import the images into PowerPoint to create your own version.
Step 5: Recreate the PPT
Once you've saved the images:
- Open PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva.
- Insert each image as a slide background or content.
- You can then add text boxes, animations, or your own design tweaks.
Conclusion
Downloading a presentation directly from SlidePlayer isn’t always possible due to platform restrictions, but with the right workarounds like screen capturing tools and manual recreation, you can still preserve the content you need.
Make sure to respect the original author's rights if you're planning to use or share their work.
FAQs can take you forward!
Is it legal to download or use presentations from SlidePlayer?
It depends. You can view for personal use, but don’t redistribute or present someone else’s work without permission.
Can I convert SlidePlayer slides directly into PowerPoint?
Not directly, but saving slides as images and recreating them in PowerPoint is a working solution.
Are there any tools that can extract text from SlidePlayer presentations?
Yes, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tools can extract text from screenshots of slides.
