# LibreOffice PPT to PDF Handouts Convert PPT/PPTX to PDF and optionally render handout layout with multiple slides per page > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/libreoffice-ppt-to-pdf-handouts - **Category:** Document Tools - **Keywords:** libreoffice, ppt, pptx, pdf, handout, slides ## Overview Convert presentations with LibreOffice CLI and create handout PDFs. **Highlights:** - Supports \.ppt and \.pptx - Handout layout: 1/2/3/4/6/9 slides per page - Keeps original slide rendering from LibreOffice ## Inputs - **Presentation File** (file): Upload .ppt/.pptx - **Slides Per Page** (select) - **Page Size** (select) - **Orientation** (select) - **Page Margin** (number) - **Slide Gap** (number) - **Draw Cell Frame** (checkbox) ## When to use - Preparing printed materials for meeting attendees or students. - Creating compact reference documents from long presentation decks. - Standardizing presentation exports into a consistent PDF format. ## How it works - Upload your .ppt or .pptx presentation file. - Select your preferred layout, such as the number of slides per page and page orientation. - Adjust margins, gaps, and frame settings to refine the visual appearance. - Download your generated PDF handout ready for printing or sharing. ## Use cases - Distributing lecture notes to students with multiple slides per page for note-taking. - Creating meeting agendas that include visual summaries of the presentation slides. - Archiving presentations in a space-saving PDF format for quick review. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which file formats are supported? The tool supports standard Microsoft PowerPoint formats, specifically .ppt and .pptx files. ### How many slides can I fit on one page? You can choose from 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 9 slides per page to suit your document needs. ### Can I change the page size? Yes, you can select between A4 and Letter page sizes for your output PDF. ### Is it possible to remove the borders around slides? Yes, you can toggle the 'Draw Cell Frame' option off if you prefer a cleaner look without borders. ### Does this tool preserve the original slide design? 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