PPT/PDF to Video lets you upload a presentation and instantly turn it into a video.
Your slides can be converted into editable layouts, or kept as static images depending on your workflow.
You can access the tool by going to:
Apps → All Apps → PPT/PDF to Video
Who This Is Useful For
This tool is ideal for anyone who presents information using slides and wants to convert them into professional videos quickly.
Common users include:
Educators turning lessons or lectures into video format
Corporate Trainers converting PPT decks into training videos
Teams and Companies creating onboarding, product, or internal update videos
Content Creators and Marketers repurposing presentations into content
Sales Teams transforming pitch decks into video briefings
If you regularly present information through slides, this tool helps you automate video creation while keeping your original layout and structure.
How to Create a Video from PPT or PDF
1. Upload a PPT or PDF File
After opening the tool, click Upload a file or drag and drop here.
You can upload:
.ppt
.pptx
.pdf
Maximum file size: 50MB
If your uploaded file exceeds the size limit, you may see the error message: “Input PDF Too Long”
2. Choose Background Options
You can choose how your slides appear inside the video:
Option 1: Editable Template (PPT only)
Converts up to 50 slides
Text and graphics become fully editable
Some unsupported elements may change formatting
Gives you more control if you want to edit layout, text, or animations
Option 2: Image Background
Slides appear as static images
Formatting and layout stay exactly the same
Best if you need a faithful visual reproduction of the original slides
3. Choose Script Options
These options determine how your video script is generated:
Add Speaker Notes to Your Script
Automatically imports your PowerPoint speaker notes
Each slide becomes its own script segment
Ideal for presentations that already include narration notes
Auto-Generate Script
HeyGen creates a script for you based on your slides
Useful when you need narration but don’t have notes prepared
4. Upload Your File
Once you’ve selected your background and script options, upload your file.
The system will process your presentation and prepare it for video generation.
Next Steps After Importing
Once your PPT or PDF has been converted into a project, you can refine and customize your slides before exporting the final video.
1. Edit Each Slide’s Text or Visuals / Replace Static Backgrounds
If you used Editable Template, you can fully adjust the content on each slide.
This includes:
Moving or resizing text, images, shapes, or graphics
Replacing the background with a new color, image, or layout
Editing titles or slide content to improve clarity
Adjusting formatting for better visual alignment
If you selected Image Background, you can still replace the background image with a different one for consistency or branding.
2. Update or Rewrite Scripts
Each slide’s script segment can be edited at any time, giving you full control over the spoken content. Every script segment is directly linked to its corresponding slide. So when you edit Script Segment 1, you’re editing Slide 1; Script Segment 2 edits Slide 2, and so forth.
You can:
Rewrite the narration
Shorten or expand explanations
Fix phrasing, clarity, or tone
Add emphasis or notes for your avatar
Add scenes to break up long segments
Upload or record your own audio
Insert pauses for timing adjustments
Change the voice for narration
This ensures your audio matches your exact messaging, pacing, and delivery style.
3. Select or Change the Speaking Avatar
Choose the on-screen presenter for your video.
You can:
Use one of your custom avatars
Pick from hundreds of public avatars
Switch between avatars mid-project if needed
Adjust avatar placement depending on your layout
This lets you match the style and tone of your presentation.
4. Export the Final Video
When you’re finished editing, you can export your video with full control over output settings.
You can choose:
Export Folder – Select which project folder the final video will be saved under
Resolution – 720p, 1080p, or 4K (4K requires Team plan or higher)
Frame Rate (FPS) – 25, 30, or 60 FPS
Watermark – Enable or disable the HeyGen watermark
Format – Export as an MP4 file
After setting your preferences, click Submit, and your finalized video will be ready to download and share.
