Editing
July 31, 2025
How to convert PPT and PDF files to video in HeyGen
# Editing
# PPT/PDF to Video
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With HeyGen’s PPT/PDF to Video tool, turning traditional slides into professional video content has never been easier. Whether you're creating internal training, product overviews, or client-ready presentations, this tool lets you scale your message faster, with full creative control.
Transform static slides into dynamic, avatar-led videos without starting from scratch. With our PPT/PDF to Video tool, you can upload a presentation and turn it into a polished video with editable layouts, scripts, and design options all in just a few clicks.
What’s covered in this guide
- Choosing layout and formatting options
- Uploading your PPT or PDF
- Customizing content in AI Studio
- Recap
Choosing layout and formatting options
From your HeyGen dashboard, click Create Video, then select Upload a PPT/PDF.
Before uploading your file, you’ll first choose two key settings:
Layout Option
Select whether you want your slides imported as an Editable Template or as an Image Background.
‘Editable Template’ converts each slide into editable content blocks. You can modify text, reposition elements, and work directly within HeyGen’s editor. Note that formatting may slightly differ based on what’s supported in the text editor & there is a slide limit of 50.
‘Image Background’ imports each slide as a static background image, preserving the original layout exactly. This option works well for highly designed slides and supports both PowerPoint and PDF formats.
Script Option
Next, choose how your video narration will be generated:
‘Add Speaker Notes to Script’ imports any speaker notes from your presentation into the video’s script segments automatically
‘Auto-Generate Script’ uses AI to generate a script based on the content of each slide
Uploading your PPT or PDF
Choose the PowerPoint or PDF file you’d like to convert. Please note that the editable template has a slide limit of 50.
Once uploaded, HeyGen will begin processing your file. This may take up to a couple of minutes depending on its length and complexity.
Customizing content in AI Studio
Once your slides have been converted, you’ll enter AI Studio, HeyGen's video editor. Here, you can refine the script, adjust layout elements, and select an avatar to deliver your message.
If you used the Editable Template option, you can click into any slide to update text, reposition images, or add new content.
If you used Image Background, your slides will appear as non-editable images, and you can focus on script and avatar settings.
Customize the video language, choose your preferred avatar, and adjust timing and pacing for each slide.
You can also add background music to complement the message, or leave it off for a more focused delivery.
Recap
In this tutorial, we covered:
- Choosing layout and formatting options
- Uploading your PPT or PDF
- Customizing content in the Editor
We look forward to seeing what you create. Have feedback or ideas? We’d love to hear from you!
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