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Conference Pad – Show PDF Presentations on the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Wirelessly

As an educator and presenter, I’m always looking for apps to support these activities. A few weeks ago, I read about an app called Conference Pad which takes a different approach to sharing PDF files with groups small or large. Conference Pad ($4.99) allows you to simultaneously present a PDF file to other iPads, iPhones or iPod touch devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The controlling device – an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad – allows any number of other devices to connect to it while it displays a PDF on its own screen and any connected display. When you change pages, zoom or pan on the controlling device, all other devices nearly instantly follow along. I contacted the author, Evan Shoenberg, M.D., and he graciously provided me a review copy.

The support site devoted to the Conference Pad app includes two guides. The first describes how to transfer PDFs into Conference Pad (more on this later) and the second is a step-by-step-guide on how to use Conference Pad. I recommend following these documents to practice using the program. Doing so would have saved me a few confusing minutes when I began my testing. Essentially, you begin with a PDF or convert the file to PDF format, transfer it to the Conference Pad app, then wirelessly connect the devices you want to display the file on. Once the PDFs are available to Conference Pad, here are the basic steps for sharing the PDF presentation as shown in the guide:

How to Use Conference Pad 1. The PDF you wish to display must be transferred to the controlling iOS device. For example, if you are using an iPhone to control one or more iPads, transfer the PDF to your iPhone. 2. Conference Pad can use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to communicate between devices. You’ll want to use all Wi-Fi or all Bluetooth.  Wi-Fi is significantly faster, so it’s preferred if you have access to a network. 3. Load Conference Pad on each device. 4. On each device which will be used for display only, select the controlling device’s name in the ‘Choose a device’ list.  A checkmark will appear next to its name. 5. Begin the presentation on your controlling device.  It will be automatically transferred to each display device, if that device doesn’t already have it stored.  As noted above, this may take a few minutes, depending on your presentation’s size and your network speed (Wi-Fi is much faster).  Once it’s been transferred once, it is stored, so it’s optimal to take this step the first time before your audience is waiting – that way, when you start the presentation again, you’ll be up and running in seconds. 6. On the controlling device, tap or swipe left to go to the next slide. Swipe right to return to the previous slide. Tap and hold to show the laser pointer, which will also display on all connected devices. Pinch to zoom in and out; this, too, will be reflected on other devices, and you can then pan around the slide.

Each device must have Conference Pad installed. There is no free “reader” or “reception app” for just receiving the shared display. However, the app is a universal binary so you can install a single copy on all your iDevices. To test Conference Pad, I installed the app using one licensed copy on three devices – my iPad (iOS 4.2.1), a first generation iPod touch (iOS 3.1.3) and a third generation iPod touch (iOS 4.2.1). I tested at home over an 802.11g network and using Bluetooth. My slide show had 28 slides, many with builds and several with charts. Note that transitions, animations and videos will not be displayed. However, builds work just fine. Each slide with builds is converted to a series of slides, each containing the next step in the build sequence.

The app interface on the iPad is different from the iPhone/iPod touch. The iPad’s screen can include more information up front, so helpful directions are more obvious on the iPad. However, the smaller iDevices do include directions behind the now familiar information icon (i). Tapping this icon brings up the same step-by-step guide found on the website. Curiously, direct access to this guide is missing from the iPad version. No matter what device you are using, Presentation to Control (iPad) or Control (iPhone/iPod touch) means the device runs the PDF file. All other devices will Display that presentation PDF. On the iPad, you tap the file name to see the first slide and then tap that slide to begin sharing. Or simply double tap the file name to begin. On the smaller iDevices, just tap the file name once to start.

I can confirm success with both WiFi and Bluetooth. WiFi worked well in my home across the three test devices, including one at a distance of approximately 15 meters and through two walls. Bluetooth with two devices (the oldest iPod touch has no Bluetooth) also worked well at a similar distance. The greater the number of devices sharing the presentation, the longer it takes to make them ready. Naturally, Bluetooth took longer to get ready to present the file. The first time Bluetooth took nearly 30 seconds for the iPod touch to recognize the show playing on the iPad, that is, to transfer the slide show. However, the next time I ran the same slideshow over Bluetooth, the presentation was ready to go almost immediately.

Once the show began, slide changes were quick. Zooming, pinching and moving the slide while zoomed all worked, though there was a hint of lag as the display devices responded. It took a second or two for connected devices to resolve the zoomed image. This is expected when you consider the display magic that’s happening here, especially across different size screens. The red virtual laser pointer (activated by touching and holding on the screen) was fine for directing attention to items on the iPad screen but covered too much of the content on the smaller screens.

The author recommends WiFi over Bluetooth and I agree. There were a few instances where the slide change didn’t happen in Bluetooth, though moving on to the next slide did cause the display devices to catch up. However, the addition of Bluetooth greatly enhances the usefulness of Conference Pad. For example, many WiFi networks require a login of some kind. With Bluetooth there is no setup or the typical Bluetooth pairing needed. The Conference Pad app simply recognizes Bluetooth devices within range. Here’s another example where Bluetooth may come in handy. I also attempted to use Conference Pad in a classroom at a local university. I decided to try a WiFi connection first, but quickly realized that in addition to the step of logging on to the wireless network, I could only use one device at a time with the same credentials. So, I couldn’t test with WiFi there due to the multiple login restriction. However, Bluetooth would have worked for me with my multiple devices. Having the choice of two wireless protocols is a good option. When using an iPad as a display for a presentation controlled by another device, connect to the controlling device before beginning the presentation. In my experience, this was the most reliable approach. Remember to turn Bluetooth off when you’re finished to save battery life and to prevent other devices (and others) from discovering your device via a bluetooth connection.

You can also connect the control device to an external monitor or projector to show the presentation on a bigger screen. For example, I connected my iPad to a large screen monitor, started the show on the iPad and controlled it remotely from my iPod touch. This is a feat you cannot yet do with Apple’s own Keynote presentation app for the iPad (though I suspect we’ll see Apple include that capability soon). Apple does offer the Keynote Remote app (WiFi only) for controlling a Keynote show running on your Mac but not on the iPad.

Though the primary purpose of this app is to display presentations, you can display other PDF files. I tried a book and two articles in PDF format. All worked fine, though considerable zooming and panning was needed due to the smaller font sizes of the content.

Getting Documents into Conference Pad

Any file you want to use with Conference Pad must be in the PDF format. The support website has a detailed document for Mac OS X and for Windows on how to transfer files into Conference Pad. You can load PDFs via USB through iTunes or wirelessly with the Conference Pad Loader program (Mac OS X only). This computer program (the loader) and the iPad app are two different applications. The Conference Pad Loader program will automatically convert Keynote or PowerPoint files on your Mac to PDFs and send them to Conference Pad. Note that your Mac must have Apple Keynote installed for the loader program to work.

The directions tell us “Keynote will automatically launch, convert the file(s) under Conference Pad Loader’s control, and quit.” The Keynote program on my MacBook Pro didn’t quit when finished. Instead, I got the following dialogue box. Not a flaw and no big deal, just different from the directions. I suspect a minor hiccup in what appears to be some sort of Automator script. The wireless transformation happened quickly and I enjoyed watching the converted files automatically appear on the target device.

Overall, I experienced few glitches during my time with Conference Pad and I plan to continue assessing its potential with greater numbers of devices and in other venues. A less expensive “reception only” app would be a welcome choice, especially for schools. Adding the user guide to the iPad edition should be an easy fix. The Conference Pad website offers a list of features and multiple suggestions where the app may be useful. Dr. Shoenberg’s company, Regular Rate and Rhythm , also offers a number of other apps including a remote control app, a magnifier app for small screens and several for the field of medicine. When you visit his website give Conference Pad a look. You may find the features a good fit for your next presentation.

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8 Things I’ve Learned Using an iPad for Presentations

I love using my iPad for travel to conferences, and not just because it’s so lightweight and its battery lasts all day. For one thing, with the LTE version I’m not beholden to conference Wi-Fi; while some conferences have good connectivity, I never want to count on it. With the iPad I can nearly always get online.

But the iPad isn’t convenient only for attending conferences. It’s a good tool for presentations, too-or at least an excellent backup for a dedicated computer. I can easily be ready to present if I have a last-minute computer replacement.

Still, I had some things to learn the hard way about using an iPad for presentations. Perhaps I can save you a few steps.

The Basics of Getting Started

Learn the differences between “desktop” keynote and the ipad version.

While I present nearly exclusively from an iPad, I usually build my initial presentation on a Mac. I build all of my presentations in Keynote, and store them in iCloud. I can (and do) make tweaks to a presentation on-site via the iPad version of Keynote, but it always feels as though I’m slightly fighting with the software.

Keynote supports a customizable presenter display in both versions. On the Mac desktop version, you can pick three ways to give yourself that during-the-talk cheat sheet, instructing it to show you the current slide, next slide, and presenter notes. On the iPad, the presenter display options only give you a “two out of three” option, between current slide, next slide, and presenter notes. I begrudgingly pick Next Slide and Presenter Notes, and then I hope the venue has a confidence monitor that shows me what’s on the projector behind me.

Some folks prefer to use Powerpoint or Google Slides. This distills down to religion, and I can confidently state that those people are wrong. Both tools offer iPad versions as well, but I’m not well versed in them. Deckset doesn’t offer an iPad version, and I’ve not had much patience for the swath of custom JavaScript-based presentation tools that render Markdown inside of browsers. I want to like them, but I can’t quite get there yet. As a result, use Keynote; you’ll be happier. As an added bonus, the presentations live in iCloud; with a bit of notice you can grab a copy on someone’s Mac, iPhone, or iPad and be back in business should calamity befall your iPad.

Do be aware that this means that if your presentation requires a demo in a terminal or a web browser, you either get to do some awkward transitions—or accept that presenting from an iPad isn’t right for this talk. I still haven’t found a good way to give my “Terrible Ideas in Git” talk from an iPad due to its live demos…

Invest in a presentation remote

A presentation remote is a necessity, unless you enjoy being trapped behind the podium. I treated myself to a little luxury with the  Logitech Spotlight .

This device does it all. It speaks its own wireless protocol via a USB-A dongle that plugs into most laptops, but the Spotlight also speaks Bluetooth with a great range. Its battery charges using a built-in USB-C port that hides behind the dongle, and a single charge lasts for months.

I freely accept that most folks find the idea of paying $129 for a single-purpose device a bit nutty. Those folks generally don’t give double-digit numbers of presentations a year. A word of caution: Don’t leave it behind at the podium after your talk. It’s expensive enough to buy the first time. Please don’t ask me how I know.

Pay attention to fonts and typefaces

I have a condition I jokingly refer to as “typeface blindness.” I can’t tell the difference between most fonts unless I stare at them and actively work out what I’m seeing. I’m told this is atypical, and whenever I forget this fact I get reminded on Twitter. “Well, that’s the fifth talk so far today that uses Helvetica (the system default)” always makes me facepalm. As a result, I make it a point to not use system default fonts.

Contrary to what many folks believe, you can use custom fonts on iOS, but the process is a bit arcane. Do yourself a favor and drop the $2 for  AnyFont . This magic app streamlines an otherwise incredibly painful process.

Lessons I’ve Learned

I’m conservative here; while you can save money by buying third party adapters, I find that minimizing the risk of screwing up a presentation in front of 400 people is worth the extortionate rate that Apple charges for first party adapters. You’ll want both HDMI and VGA adapters. Both of these are available in Lightning and USB-C flavors, depending upon which generation of iPad you’re using. Note that this is less of a concern with USB-C than it is with Lightning adapters—just make certain you test all of your adapters before you leave home.

Save time; don’t bother looking for DVI adapters. The iPad officially doesn’t support it, Apple doesn’t sell them for Lightning, and I’ve only ever encountered it on the speaking circuit once. Your test a few hours before your talk will validate that you’ll be okay.

You can never be too rich, too thin, or have a big enough battery pack

Grab a beefy battery pack, and you can go days without finding a power outlet. You don’t want to discover that the podium power strip is full, the extension cord is a trip hazard, or that you don’t have the right adapter for the country you’re in when it’s time to give a talk. Having a battery pack that can borderline jump-start a car means you’re fine so long as your iPad battery level is anywhere about roughly 3%. (Too much lower and the tablet won’t boot at all.)

I like Anker products for this, but your mileage may vary. I soundly endorse finding reputable brands. Saving a few bucks on chargers, cables, or batteries that (a) plug into a very expensive electronic device and (b) have a propensity to include “sets the building on fire” in their list of failure modes just never seemed worth the trade-off to me.

Note: If you need to give away something at a booth, don’t use branded USB battery packs or chargers, as swag. At best, they’re cheap and feel flimsy. At worst, something with your logo on it started a fire.

Spend extra for an LTE connection

You can tether your iPad to a mobile device or ride on conference Wi-Fi. However, if you’re presenting frequently it’s worth the extra money to get an iPad version that can speak to the cell networks. Suddenly you no longer care what the conference Wi-Fi password is, whether you remembered to charge your phone, or if the captive portal login page is going to expire and pop up again mid-presentation.

Speaking of which…

Before the presentation, turn on both “Do Not Disturb” and “Airplane Mode”

In presentation mode, Keynote swears that it blocks pop-ups, reminders, incoming calls, and other distractions. To its credit, I’ve never seen it do otherwise.

That said, I always enable Do Not Disturb on my iPad. I put the device in airplane mode. And only then do I plug in the projector. Perhaps I’m paranoid, but you’re also not seeing horrible screenshots from my talks that feature embarrassing notifications, either.

Update nothing before your presentation

If a new iOS version or a Keynote update comes out the same week as your presentation, fine. But resist the upgrade. It can wait a day.

There have been enough regressions in software over the years that I’m extremely hesitant to trust that everything will “just work” an hour before I go on stage.

These are the sometimes-hard-won lessons I’ve learned after spending a year giving talks solely from an iPad.

Corey is the Chief Cloud Economist at The Duckbill Group, where he specializes in helping companies improve their AWS bills by making them smaller and less horrifying. He also hosts the "Screaming in the Cloud" and "AWS Morning Brief" podcasts; and curates "Last Week in AWS," a weekly newsletter summarizing the latest in AWS news, blogs, and tools, sprinkled with snark and thoughtful analysis in roughly equal measure.

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Best presentation apps for iPad and iPhone in 2024

Presentations are a handy tool for students,  teachers , and professionals. Moreover, you can also use them at parties and events because gone are the days of boring slides that fail to retain your audience’s attention. Today, you can quickly create captivating slideshows that communicate your message effectively and engagingly. So, check out these best presentation apps for iPad and iPhone, no matter what kind of project you’re working on in the classroom or the boardroom.

Although Canva is well-known as a graphic design app , it can also help you create spectacular slides for a presentation that will wow your audience. There are tons of professionally designed templates that you can customize according to your needs.

Moreover, you can add your own brand elements like logos and images to create a unified look. The best part is that it is incredibly easy to use, yet gives you impeccable results. You can add your original pictures, illustrations, and text, or choose from the extensive database of design elements that it offers.

Price : Free (In-app Purchases start from $0.99)

2. Google Slides

Creating top-notch presentations with Google Slides is a breeze. It has a highly intuitive user-interface that makes your work easy. Further, the real-time collaboration feature lets you work with your friends and colleagues. You can add and rearrange slides, format text, and shapes with ease.

Further, you can also open and edit PowerPoint slides right from this app. Another notable feature is that it lets you work even offline. So, if you ever find yourself without an internet connection, your work won’t hit a roadblock. Lastly, Google Slides supports several languages, such as English, German, Italian, Japanese, and more.

Price:  Free

3. Microsoft PowerPoint

Across the world, PowerPoint has been synonymous with presentations for decades. In recent years, this tool has come a long way. So what better way to get creative than with this official app from Microsoft. It features a range of powerful and customizable slides and templates that will make you stand out.

Moreover, you can use a new AI tool called Presenter Coach that will help you practice your presentation and get real-time suggestions to adjust your pacing, avoid “umms” and speak confidently. Finally, there is seamless syncing with OneDrive that ensures your projects stay consistent across devices.

Price:  Free (In-app Purchases start from $6.99)

4. Notability

This is a renowned note-taking app for your iPad , but it doubles up as an excellent way to share presentations with others and keep your audience engaged. It has a lot of useful tools like ink, highlighter, text, and audio. If you’re working on a compatible iPad, you can even handwrite and sketch with Apple Pencil to bring your projects to life.

Further, the laser pointer makes it easy to direct attention to specific parts of your work. There’s also a multi-note feature that lets you view another note on your device that stays hidden from the audience whom you are presenting to. Not surprisingly, this is a bestselling paid app on the iPad App Store

Price : $8.99

5. Slideshow Creator

If you want to make a more casual presentation for family gatherings or parties, check out this easy-to-use iPad and iPhone presentation app. It offers various slideshow styles for everything from birthdays and graduation to sports events, invitations, and more.

You simply have to select the style you want, select the photos, videos, and music you want to collate, add text and captions, and then export it into a video that you can share through social media or project on a big screen.

Price : Free (In-app Purchases start from $4.99)

Here’s the app that Apple itself uses to present brilliant creations to the world. It’s the most powerful app to present your ideas on an iPhone or iPad. In addition to all the basic features, there are advanced options like animated charts and cinematic transitions to add that extra flair with ease.

Further, Keynote Live allows you to present a slideshow that your audience can follow on their Apple devices or online on iCloud.com. Finally, with the built-in real-time collaboration feature, it lets you work with your team seamlessly. Thanks to the Keynote for iCloud, even Windows PC users can collaborate.

7. Adobe Spark Video

This one’s a video editor app that also lets you create professional presentations. Within minutes, you can put together compelling video stories replete with professional images that highlight your message. You can even select the soundtrack that you like best, and the app will compile everything with beautiful cinematic motion.

Whether you want to inform, persuade, or inspire, your presentations can make an impact with this app. You can even access, edit, and share your video from a browser using Adobe Spark. All this functionality for free is a pretty sweet deal.

Price:  Free (Spark Subscription Monthly – $9.99)

8. Prezi Viewer

This iOS presentation app makes sure that you outshine everyone else. It’s intuitive and innovative, with stunning animations that draw your audience’s attention to precisely where you want it. You can even access and showcase your work offline if you need to.

When presenting, you don’t need to keep looking behind you because you can see your work on your phone screen too. Moreover, your iPhone or iPad acts as a clicker too! This neat app also supports multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, and Japanese.

Summing Up!

So, when are you making your next presentation with one of these apps? Let us know your favorite in the comments below.

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How To Present a PDF Like a PowerPoint

October 9, 2023 by Hung Nguyen

Learn to present a PDF in full-screen mode like you would a PPT file or convert it to PPT for easy presenting.

You can present a PDF as if it were a PowerPoint presentation in two ways. You can either open a PDF and view the content in full screen or save the file as a PowerPoint. If you choose the latter, you can then open the file in Microsoft PowerPoint and present it as you usually would. Check out the full instructions for both methods below.

How To Present a PDF Like a PowerPoint Presentation

Open your pdf document with your pdf reader., click “view” and choose “enter full screen” or “slideshow.”, present as you usually would and navigate using the arrow keys., press the “esc” (escape) key to exit the slideshow when finished..

There are a few limitations to presenting PDF files like this: some media file types, such as animated GIF images, won’t work and will remain static in your presentation. You also can’t add speaker notes to PDF presentations. While we believe PDF is quite versatile, in this case, it might be better to convert the PDF to PPT format using our free converter.

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Once you have the PPT file open, you can present the data as you would normally. If you have an older version of Microsoft Office, you’ll have to click the “Slide Show” tab and choose “Play from Start” to start a presentation.

While you have a PowerPoint file open, you can also edit the content as you’d like. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is available within the PDF to PPT tool, where we’ll pluck the content of each PDF into an editable PPT file for your convenience. And while you’re on our blog, check out how to insert a PDF into a PowerPoint — learning new PDF and PPT-related tricks is always good!

We offer the most popular online PDF to PPT converter. A big part of our popularity comes from our simple and intuitive drag-and-drop interface as well as our range of practical tools to convert, edit, sign, protect, and lock PDFs and other documents. Of course, we also offer a tool to reverse this whole process and turn PPT back into PDF.

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5 ways to present on iPad

April 20, 2012 by Jan Schultink

• Keynote to Keynote .  Straightforward and simple. Download in Dropbox, tick open in Keynote and you are all set. When you are in presenter mode, you get a preview of the next slide on your iPad, while the audience just sees the current slide on the projector. Only works with standard fonts that are installed on the iPad. 
• PowerPoint to Keynote . This works surprisingly well (if you use standard fonts). Download the PowerPoint file in Dropbox, tap open in Keynote and you have a file which is 95% OK. However, I am a perfectionist, and the 5% needs to be right as well. 
• SlideShark is iPad app specifically designed for presenting slides. You can upload PowerPoint files to their server, or tap a dropbox or email link and tell the iPad to open the file in SlideShark. The interface is nice, with the option to move randomly between slide tiles (which the audience cannot see) to break the lineair flow of a deck. SlideShark preserves animations in your slide. Using a special font requires a request to SlideShark technical support to install it in the data center. Unlike Keynote, SlideShark does not support the standard Apple fonts (such as Helvetica) SlideShark is not yet retina-optimized I think, the image looks slightly hazy on my screen, but I am sure an update will follow soon. The app has still some childhood diseases at the moment but it could be a clear winner in the future as the team there seems to working hard to make it work among larger competitors who are less focussed iPad presenting (i.e., Microsoft).
• PDF to Adobe Reader for iPad . Convert your PowerPoint file to PDF on your desktop, download it via Dropbox and select to open it in Adobe's Reader app   (free). Fonts come out perfectly. The display is crystal clear, and the Adobe Reader app for iPad has a good full screen mode (unlike other document readers). Obviously PDF does not support animations
• PowerPoint to Adobe CreatePDF for iPad . The Adobe CreatePDF app works reasonably well for me (I do not understand all the 1-star ratings on iTunes), but (and it is a big but), only if you use standard fonts (and are willing to invest $10) and your deck does not have animations.

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Full Screen mode is a property that you can set for PDFs used for presentations. In Full Screen mode, PDF pages fill the entire screen, and the Acrobat menu bar, toolbar, and window controls are hidden. You can also set other opening views, so that your documents or collections of documents open to a consistent view. In either case, you can add page transitions to enhance the visual effect as the viewer pages through the document.

To control how you navigate a PDF (for example, advancing pages automatically), use the options in the Full Screen panel of the Preferences dialog box. These preferences are specific to a system—not a PDF document—and affect all PDFs that you open on that system. Therefore, if you set up your presentation on a system you control, you can control these preferences.

Define an initial view

When a user opens your PDF document or PDF Portfolio , they see the initial view of the PDF. You can set the initial view to the magnification level, page, and page layout that you want. If your PDF is a presentation, you can set the initial view to Full Screen mode. In Acrobat Pro you can create Action Wizards to change default settings for multiple documents.

After you define the initial view of the PDF, you can add page transitions to selected pages or the entire document.

Acrobat supports page transitions and bullet fly-ins from PowerPoint.

Define the initial view

• Choose File > Properties.
• In the Document Properties dialog box, click Initial View.

Select the options that you want, and then select OK. Save and reopen the file to see the effects.

Define the initial view as Full Screen mode

When setting the initial view of a PDF to Full Screen mode, you must define how the document opens.

• Choose File > Properties.
• In the Document Properties dialog box, select Initial View.

Choose Page Only from the Navigation Tab menu.

Choose Single Page from the Page Layout menu.

Set Open To Page to the page on which you want to start the presentation.

Users can exit Full Screen mode by pressing Esc if their preferences are set this way. However, in Full Screen mode, users cannot apply commands and select tools unless they know the keyboard shortcuts. You may want to set up page actions in the document to provide this functionality.

Initial View options for document properties

The Initial View options in the Document Properties are organized into three areas: Layout And Magnification , Window Options, and User Interface Options .

Layout And Magnification

Determines the appearance of the document.

Two conditions can affect page layout and magnification. 1) Someone has already set an individual PDF to a different initial view in File > Properties. 2) You have the option Restore Last View Settings When Reopening Documents selected in Edit > Preferences > Document category.

Navigation Tab

Determines which panels are displayed in the navigation pane.

Page Layout

Determines how document pages are arranged.

Magnification

Sets the zoom level for the document after it's opened. Default uses the magnification set by the user.

Open To Page

Specifies the page that appears when the document opens.

Setting Default for the Magnification and Page Layout options uses the individual users’ settings in the Page Display preferences.

Window Options

Determine how the window adjusts in the screen area when a user opens the document. These options apply to the document window itself in relationship to the screen area of the user’s monitor.

Resize Window To Initial Page

Adjusts the document window to fit snugly around the opening page, according to the options that you selected under Document Options.

Center Window On Screen

Positions the window in the center of the screen area.

Open In Full Screen Mode

Maximizes the document window and displays the document without the menu bar, toolbar, or window controls.

Show File Name

Shows the filename in the title bar of the window.

Show Document Title

Shows the document title in the title bar of the window. The document title is obtained from the Description panel of the Document Properties dialog box.

User Interface Options

Determine which parts of the interface—the menu bar, the toolbars, and the window controls—are hidden.

 If you hide the menu bar and toolbars, users cannot apply commands and select tools unless they know the keyboard shortcuts. You may want to set up page actions that temporarily hide interface controls while the page is in view. (See Add actions with page thumbnails .)

Add page transitions

You can create an interesting effect that occurs each time a page advances by using page transitions.

You can also set page transitions for a group of documents using the Actions wizard in Acrobat Pro .

Choose Tools > Organize Pages > More > Page Transitions.

In the Set Transitions dialog, choose a transition effect from the Transition menu. These transition effects are the same as effects set in the Full Screen preferences.

• Choose the direction in which the transition effect occurs. Available options depend on the transition.
• Choose the speed of the transition effect.
• Select Auto Flip, and enter the number of seconds between automatic page turning. If you do not select this option, the user turns pages using keyboard commands or the mouse.

Select the Page Range that you want to apply transitions to.

If users select Ignore All Transitions in the Full Screen preferences, they do not see the page transitions.

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Embedding PDF files into an interactive PowerPoint for Ipad

hi there. i'm making a powerpoint presentation on desktop that contains a number of embedded pdf files that open upon clicking on them during slideshow. 

the presentation is primarily to be used on ipad however, and when i open up the presentation on powerpoint on ipad, the embdded files do not work. My understanding is that this is because of different functionality on microsoft powerpoint for devices such as ipad, and that it doesn't support embedding this kind of file. 

Can anyone help me think of a work-around? The only other thing i could think of would be to convert all the PDFs to powerpoint and then have them within the presentation via link... but this would involve a huge number of slides and probably end up being a massive clunky document. Any other ideas?!?

Thanks all. 

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Posted on Jul 1, 2021 2:57 AM

Hi thank you for the reply, but the tool menu bar at the top is always visible. I don't know how to hide it for a real full screen

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Jul 1, 2021 2:57 AM in response to LotusPilot

Jul 1, 2021 2:34 AM in response to antoine1162

The native Files App has a built-in PDF viewer - that will fill the iPad screen.

If, however, you are attempting to fit an entire PDF page to the iPad screen, you may find that the scaled-image is too small to read.

Jul 1, 2021 4:51 AM in response to LotusPilot

sorry I really do not understand.

it's the menu in blue that I want to hide.

May 24, 2021 6:30 PM in response to hk7379

Depends on the app and depends on whether a full screen feature is implemented within the app or a zoom feature to get the PDF to fill the iPad's screen.

Jul 1, 2021 2:12 AM in response to MichelPM

Hi, I would add a question to your reply : do know an app with full screen pdf feature ? Can you share the name with us ?

Kind regards.

Jul 1, 2021 3:22 AM in response to antoine1162

To hide the thumbnail bar at the right of the screen, just tap the screen. The toolbar at the top the screen, only visible when at the top of the page, similarly hides along with the thumbnail bar.

Jul 1, 2021 3:23 AM in response to LotusPilot

it's not thumbnail bar the top bar up

Jul 1, 2021 3:26 AM in response to antoine1162

To repeat my previous reply - the toolbar (at the top the screen), only visible when at the top of the page, similarly hides along with the thumbnail bar.

Jul 1, 2021 5:19 AM in response to antoine1162

Whilst Markup is active, as shown in your screenshot, you’ll not be able the hide the top menu. Otherwise, just tap the screen to hide the toolbar when reading a PDF file from within the Files App.

Jul 1, 2021 5:27 AM in response to LotusPilot

thank you for your replies. So no possibility to have full screen while markup fonction is on ?

Jul 1, 2021 5:30 AM in response to antoine1162

Whilst Markup is active, as shown in your screenshot, you’ll not be able the hide the top menu.

Jul 11, 2021 12:22 AM in response to antoine1162

I discovered later that the in-built PDF viewer will scale the file to fill the screen. But when using a pencil the colorpad blocks a bit on where u place (bottom/top).

How to Change PowerPoint to PDF On iPad?

The iPad, an innovative and versatile device developed by Apple, has become a popular tool for productivity and creativity. With its sleek design and user-friendly interface, it offers a range of features that make it easy to work on various tasks, including creating and editing presentations. One of the common tasks that users often need to perform is converting PowerPoint presentations to PDF files. In this article, we will explore the steps to convert PowerPoint to PDF on an iPad.

To begin, open the PowerPoint app on your iPad. If you don’t have it installed, you can download it from the App Store. Once the app is open, locate and open the PowerPoint presentation that you wish to convert to PDF.

Next, navigate to the top menu and select the “File” option. Within the file menu, you will find various options for managing your presentation. Look for the option that says “Export” and tap on it. This will open a submenu with different export options.

From the export options, select “PDF”. By choosing this option, you will be able to convert your PowerPoint presentation into a PDF file format. It’s worth noting that PDF files can be easily opened and sometimes edited using applications like Preview and Adobe Acrobat.

After selecting the PDF format, you will have the option to customize the layout of the exported PDF file. You can choose how each page of the PDF will appear by tapping on the different layout options available. This allows you to control what elements from the presentation will be visible on each page of the PDF.

Once you have selected the desired layout, tap on the “Export” button. This will initiate the conversion process, and your PowerPoint presentation will be transformed into a PDF file. The time it takes to convert the file may vary depending on the size and complexity of the presentation.

You will be prompted to choose a location to save the PDF file. Select a suitable location on your iPad or any connected cloud storage service, such as iCloud or Dropbox. Give your PDF file a name and tap on the “Save” button to complete the process.

Congratulations! You have successfully converted your PowerPoint presentation to a PDF file on your iPad. The PDF file can now be easily shared, printed, or viewed on various devices and platforms.

The iPad offers a convenient and straightforward method to convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF files. By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you can quickly and efficiently convert your presentations and ensure compatibility and accessibility across different platforms.

Can You Save A PowerPoint As A PDF On iPad?

It is possible to save a PowerPoint presentation as a PDF on an iPad. Here are the steps you can follow to convert PowerPoint to PDF on your iPad:

1. Open the PowerPoint app on your iPad. If you don’t have it installed, you can download it from the App Store.

2. Once the app is open, locate and open the PowerPoint presentation that you want to convert to PDF.

3. Once the presentation is open, tap on the “File” option at the top left corner of the screen. This will open a drop-down menu.

4. In the drop-down menu, tap on the “Export” option. This will open a new menu with various export options.

5. In the export menu, tap on the “PDF” option. This will bring up a preview of the PDF and give you options to customize the settings.

6. If you want to make any changes to the PDF settings, tap on the “Options” button. Here you can adjust the layout, include speaker notes, and choose the quality of the PDF.

7. Once you are satisfied with the settings, tap on the “Save” button. This will save the PowerPoint presentation as a PDF file on your iPad.

8. You can choose where to save the PDF file by selecting a location on your iPad or by using cloud storage services like iCloud or Dropbox.

9. After selecting the location, tap on the “Save” button again to finalize the conversion and save the PowerPoint presentation as a PDF on your iPad.

By following these steps, you can easily convert your PowerPoint presentations to PDF format on your iPad, making it easier to view and share them with others.

How Do You Convert Slides to PDF on iPad?

To convert slides to PDF on your iPad, follow these steps:

1. Open the presentation or slideshow you want to convert to PDF on your iPad. 2. Tap on the “Export” option, usually found in the top menu or toolbar. 3. From the export menu, select the format you want to export as, in this case, choose “PDF.” 4. Once you’ve selected PDF, you may have the option to customize the layout of the exported PDF. Tap on the layout option at the top of the Export Options menu to choose how you want each page of the PDF to appear. 5. After customizing the layout (if necessary), tap on the “Export” button or a similar option to begin the conversion process. 6. Choose the location where you want to save the PDF file on your iPad. You can select a specific folder or save it in the default location. 7. Wait for the conversion process to complete. The time taken may vary depending on the size and complexity of your slides. 8. Once the conversion is finished, you can locate the PDF file in the chosen location on your iPad. It will be ready for viewing and sharing.

By following these steps, you can easily convert your slides or presentations to PDF format on your iPad.

How Do You Turn Your PowerPoint Into A PDF?

To convert your PowerPoint presentation into a PDF file, follow these steps:

1. Open your PowerPoint presentation. 2. Click on the “File” tab in the top-left corner of the screen. 3. From the drop-down menu, select the “Export” option. 4. In the Export menu, click on the “Create PDF/XPS Document” option. 5. Now, click on the “Create PDF/XPS” button. 6. A dialog box titled “Publish as PDF or XPS” will appear. Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the PDF file. 7. If you want to make any changes to the final PDF file, you can do so by clicking on the “Options” button in the “Publish as PDF or XPS” dialog box. This will allow you to customize the PDF settings, such as page range, image quality, and document properties. 8. Once you have selected the desired options, click on the “Publish” button to start the conversion process. 9. PowerPoint will convert your presentation into a PDF file and save it to the location you specified earlier. 10. You can now locate the saved PDF file on your computer and open it using a PDF reader or viewer.

By following these steps, you can easily convert your PowerPoint presentation into a PDF file, which will make it more accessible and easier to share with others.

The iPad is a versatile and powerful device that offers a range of functionalities for both personal and professional use. It provides a user-friendly interface and a wide range of apps that cater to various needs. With its portable design and long battery life, the iPad is a convenient tool for on-the-go productivity and entertainment.

One of the key features of the iPad is its ability to convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF files. This is particularly useful for those who need to share or present their presentations in a format that is universally compatible and easy to access. By converting PowerPoint to PDF, users can ensure that their presentations retain their formatting and can be opened and viewed on any device or operating system.

The process of converting PowerPoint to PDF on the iPad is simple and straightforward. Users can open their PowerPoint presentation, select the “Export” option, and choose the PDF format. They can also customize the layout of the PDF by selecting different options. Once the settings are chosen, users can save the PDF file to their preferred location.

Converting PowerPoint to PDF on the iPad offers several benefits. Firstly, it allows for easy sharing and collaboration, as PDF files can be easily emailed or uploaded to cloud storage platforms. Secondly, PDF files are secure and cannot be easily edited or altered, ensuring that the content of the presentation remains intact. Additionally, PDF files are universally compatible and can be opened on any device or operating system, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The iPad offers a convenient and efficient way to convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF files. This feature enhances the versatility and functionality of the iPad, making it an essential tool for professionals, students, and anyone who needs to create, share, and present content in a universally compatible format.

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How to convert a PowerPoint presentation to PDF on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Looking to turn a PowerPoint presentation into a PDF? This tutorial will go over some free options to change an existing PPTX/PPT or Apple Keynote file into a PDF.

You may want to convert a PowerPoint to PDF so it’s easy to print, send over an email, etc. Additionally, if your long presentation is mostly text-based, it may be convenient to read it after converting it to a PDF.

Whatever your reasons are, here are the six best ways to convert a PowerPoint presentation into a PDF doc.

1. Use Apple’s free Keynote app

If you own an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, Apple’s own Keynote app is the best way to turn an existing or new presentation into a PDF.

Keynote comes preinstalled on new macOS and iOS devices. However, if you deleted them to make space, download them again for free from the App Store:  For Mac  |  For iPhone and iPad

• Find the Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation or Keynote Presentation in Finder and open it in the Keynote app.
• From the top menu bar, click  File  >  Export To  and choose  PDF .
• Go through the options here, enable them if needed, and hit  Save .
• Finally, give your presentation a name, choose a location, and click  Export .

Important:  In addition to the above method, you can use the print option ( File  >  Print ) to customize the presentation before it’s saved as a PDF.

On iPhone and iPad

• Open the Keynote app and pick a presentation from the Files app interface.
• Tap the  share button  from the top and choose  Export and Send  >  PDF .
• Choose the export options and hit  Export .
• Now, you can share it via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, etc., or use the Save to Files option to store the PDF in the Files app (iCloud Drive, local storage, or other added third-party storage services like Google Drive.)

2. Use LibreOffice

LibreOffice is a well-known free and open-source app you can use to change your PPT file into a PDF.

• Launch  LibreOffice  on your computer, click  Open File , select the PowerPoint or Keynote presentation file, and hit  Open .
• Once the file is open inside LibreOffice, click  File  >  Export As  >  Export as PDF .
• Set the range, compression, and other things, and click  Export .
• Tweak the name and location if needed, and click Save .

While there is no official, first-party LibreOffice app for iOS, you can use the Collabora Office app, which is one of LibreOffice’s certified developers and ecosystem members.

• Open the Collabora Office app on iPhone or iPad and select your presentation file from the iOS Files app interface.
• On iPhone, tap the menu icon from the top right and choose  Export as  >  PDF Document (.pdf) as… On iPad, you can tap  File  >  Export as  >  PDF Document (.pdf) as…  from the top left corner.
• Finally, pick a location like On My iPhone/iPad or iCloud Drive and tap  Save .

• The  PDF Document (.pdf) option in the “ Export as ” menu didn’t work for me.
• You can also use the  File  >  Print  option to save the PPT file as a PDF.

3. Use Microsoft PowerPoint

You need a paid Microsoft 365 subscription to edit, save, and export presentations. However, using the print trick, you can turn your existing PPT into a PDF and save or share it via email, messages, etc.

Here’s how to use the official PowerPoint app to convert PPT into PDF for free on iOS and macOS:

• Get the PowerPoint app for your  Mac  or  iPhone and iPad .
• Go past the welcome screens and choose the free read-only mode.
• Click  Open  and choose a PPT from Mac’s Finder or iOS Files app to open it inside PowerPoint.
• On iPad or iPad, tap the  three dots icon  from the top right >  Print  >  AirPrint . Now, put two fingers over the thumbnail and expand it . Finally, tap the  share button  and choose Save to Files or one of the other options.
• On Mac, click File  >  Print  from the top menu bar. Next, use the arrow next to the PDF drop-down menu to  Save as PDF . You can also use the share button  >  Send a Copy  >  share button and select an option.

4. Use Google Slides

Google Slides is a potent alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple’s Keynote. You can open your existing presentation here and turn it into a PDF.

• Visit  Google Slides  in a web browser on your computer or iPad and click  File  >  Open  >  Upload . Now, use the  Browse  button or drag & drop your presentation file here to open it in Google Slides.
• Click  File  >  Download  >  PDF Document (.pdf) .

Note:  I was unable to open an existing presentation in the Google Slides app on iPhone and iPad from the iOS Files app. However, you can if it’s saved to Google Drive.

5. Use App Store apps

In addition to the above options, you can also use other third-party iOS and macOS apps to convert PPT into PDF.

I could not find a free app that can turn a PPT into a PDF. However, here are three free-to-download apps whose PPT to PDF tool is behind a paywall.

• PDF Converter: Expert Editor
• PDF Converter, Reader & Tools
• PDF Converter – Editor & Maker

You can use Smallpdf to turn a PowerPoint presentation into a PDF for free on your iOS device:

• Download and open the  Smallpdf  app.
• Tap  Tools  and choose  Convert to PDF .
• Now, tap Add Files , select your PPT file, and  open  it.
• Select the PowerPoint file and tap  Next . The app will convert it into a PDF and save it there. You can tap the  three dots icon  next to the PDF and use the share option to send or save it.

6. Use free online websites

Finally, you also have the option to change the PPT to a PDF using online sites. However, please note that uploading your sensitive presentation to a website (or online app’s) server may have privacy concerns. So, tread carefully. That said, here are some websites you can look at:

• Adobe Acrobat Convert PowerPoint to PDF
• Free PDF Converter

PPT’s text font changed after converting to PDF?

After converting a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation to PDF, you may notice that some fonts have changed. I understand it can alter the intended look of your document; however, this is normal .

If the app, website, or service you use to convert PPT to PDF lacks the original font of the presentation, then that font will be replaced with another available font.

As a result, if you convert the same presentation to PDF using two different apps or sites, you may get two PDFs that have some visual differences.

Check out next: How to export notes from the Notes app as PDF

Use Keynote Remote to control your Keynote presentation

You can control your Keynote presentation from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using Keynote Remote.

Check your requirements

Link keynote remote to your mac, link keynote remote to another iphone or ipad, use keynote remote.

Keynote Remote is included with Keynote for iPhone and iPad. To use Keynote Remote to control your presentation, here's what you need:

An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Keynote 2.1 or later for iPhone or iPad

A Mac with Keynote for Mac 6.1 or later

A remote device linked to your Mac or another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

You can play your presentation on your Mac and remotely control it with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Turn on Wi-Fi on your iPhone or iPad and turn on Wi-Fi on your Mac .

On your Mac, open Keynote.

From the menu bar, choose Keynote > Settings (or Preferences), click Remotes, then select the "Enable" checkbox.

On your iPhone or iPad, tap Continue.

On your Mac, next to the name of your iPhone or iPad, click Link.

Make sure that the four-digit passcode that appears matches on both devices, then click Confirm on your Mac.

After you link your devices, learn how to use Keynote Remote .

You can play your presentation on iPhone or iPad and remotely control it with another.

Turn on Wi-Fi on both devices .

Open your Keynote presentation on the device with the presentation.

On the device that you want to use as a remote, open the Keynote app.

On the presentation device, tap Link next to the remote device.

Make sure that the four-digit passcode that appears matches on your devices, then click Confirm.

After you link Keynote Remote to your Mac, iPhone or iPad, follow these steps to control your slideshow.

Tap Play, then choose what you want to do:

To move to the next or previous slide, swipe in either direction.

To end the presentation, tap the Close button or swipe down with two fingers.

If your devices can't stay connected, connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network on your Mac and on your iPhone or iPad .

Before playing your slideshow, you might want to turn on Do Not Disturb on your Mac and on your iPhone or iPad .

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Presentation mode for PDF documents serves the purpose of enhancing the viewing and delivery experience during presentations or public speaking engagements. It is a feature that allows PDF files to be displayed in a full-screen, immersive manner, enabling presenters to engage their audience more effectively and deliver their content with impact. Whether it's a business meeting, educational seminar, or conference, presentation mode offers several benefits that contribute to a seamless and professional presentation experience.

 Right now, we’re offering an intuitive workflow for the Presentation Mode that has two entry points:

• Facetime, Zoom, conference call, or a screen recording: once you start the call or the recording, a Start button will appear in the upper left corner of the screen. Tap the Start button in order to enter Presentation mode. 
• External monitor connected physically or Airplay sharing: once you’re connected, or you’ve shared the screen via Airplay, the Start button appears in the same manner as in the previous case. 

Both entry points offer a new, redesigned experience with several benefits: 

• In the first case, you get a Pen Tool in the left part of the screen, and it has six options - the first pen works as our Pointer tool, and it disappears in a few seconds. Other pens are permanent, and you can change the colors for them under Pen Tool in Annotate mode. 

To stop the Presentation mode, simply tap the cross button. 

• In the second case, you see your file right away as if in screen mirroring mode, and you have three buttons once you tap Start: Freeze, Focus and Pointer. 

Freeze button allows you to get a screenshot of the PDF file you’re presenting.    Focus button offers the ability to highlight the selected area of the document if you need to emphasize some part of it.    Pointer button enables a pen with marks that disappear in a few seconds. 

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Scholaread-Translator&Reader 4+

Research anytime and anywhere, yicun network technology co. ltd., designed for ipad.

• 4.4 • 12 Ratings

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Scholaread is more than just a tool—it's a vision to transform academic reading into a seamless, enriching experience for scholars everywhere. By combining PDF reading, academic translation, literature management into a unified platform, we're empowering scholars to maximize the value of their time. Our state-of-the-art PDF layout parsing algorithm is the foundation for this transformation. It facilitates reflow and interlinear translation, providing an unrivaled reading experience across all devices. --- Discover the ease of mobile reading without compromise. Scholaread's reflow technology adapts complex PDF layouts, making them as accessible and straightforward as a well-written blog. Your academic library travels with you, optimizing every moment for study, reflection, and discovery. Academic work thrives on the exchange of ideas, which should not be hindered by language barriers. Our AI-powered full-text translation lets you delve into foreign literature effortlessly, maintaining your flow of thought across various devices. With seamless Zotero integration, your scholarship is as mobile as you are, enabling constant progress wherever inspiration strikes. Scholaread's commitment to reshaping academic reading ensures that each paper, every chart, and all research gets the recognition it deserves. We honor the intellectual journey of scholars by creating a platform where knowledge is not only accessible but also beautifully presented, transcending the limitations of language and devices. Our features reflect our vision: - An unparalleled reflow reading experience, honed by advanced technology - Synchronized translation across devices, breaking down linguistic barriers - Browser extensions to effortlessly capture and organize literature - Seamless importation and integration with Zotero libraries - Intuitive highlighting and note-taking, making key information stand out - Reading support that caters to formulas, charts, and a variety of content - A restful dark mode for comfortable research sessions extending late into the night - Upcoming functionalities such as citation formatting and AI-assisted speed reading to further enhance the scholarly endeavor [Reflow Mode] Click to transform complex, dual-column academic papers into a streamlined, mobile-friendly format, maintaining clarity in text and imagery. [Full-Text Translation] Experience the power of multi-language translation by an advanced AI, presenting a side-by-side comparison for an enriched understanding of SCI papers. [Zotero Integration] Keep your scholarly materials consistently accessible, syncing with your Zotero library across any device you choose. [Efficient Research Tools] Access figures and citations with ease, keep your reading in sync, and effortlessly navigate papers with an automatically generated table of contents. [Reading Support] Whether you’re engaging with complex equations, detailed charts, sophisticated tables, vivid images, or intricate code, Scholaread supports your diverse reading needs. With just a click, you can effortlessly enlarge and extract these elements, ensuring that every aspect of your multidisciplinary research is comprehensively catered to. [Highlights & Notes] Elevate your study with tools designed for effective marking and notetaking. [Dark Mode] Care for your eyes with a mode designed for the long hours of a researcher's journey. --- For any assistance, suggestions, or to share your insights, please contact us at [email protected]. Together, let's advance the world of scholarship and make every minute count!

Version 1.6.7

What' New 1. Added OCR translation for the Pad version – freely screenshot and translate. 2. Optimized user experience and fixed known issues.

Ratings and Reviews

Really great, but.

The software is really useful, and the Chinese-English comparison is very convenient. However, it really requires a separate subscription plan. The bundled packages truly make it a dilemma whether to purchase or not.

Brilliant idea

I don’t really write reviews but this app is brilliant for reading paper on iPhone. There are some small bugs and features to improve so hopefully it will get better in future.

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