# PowerPoint to PDF: Arthize vs PDFtk

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/vs/pdftk/powerpoint-to-pdf_

To convert PowerPoint to PDF, Arthize offers a free, private powerpoint to pdf with no watermark — a focused alternative to PDFtk. Converting PowerPoint to PDF turns each slide into a page with fonts embedded, so a deck shares cleanly and prints as a handout.

## Arthize's powerpoint to pdf vs PDFtk

PDFtk is a command-line PDF toolkit. PDFtk is a free command-line tool for scripted PDF operations.

**Arthize's approach:** Converting PowerPoint to PDF turns each slide into a page with fonts embedded, so a deck shares cleanly and prints as a handout.

- A visual workspace instead of memorising command-line flags.
- 50+ tools live in one workspace, so you don't jump between single-purpose pages.
- Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
- Handles conversion, OCR, signing and editing that PDFtk doesn't.

## How to convert PowerPoint to PDF with Arthize

Each slide becomes one PDF page with fonts embedded.

PDF handouts share without needing PowerPoint.

The layout matches the deck exactly.

## How to convert PowerPoint to PDF with Arthize

1. **Open the convert tool** — Sign in, open Convert and choose PDF.
2. **Add your deck** — Upload your .ppt or .pptx.
3. **Convert** — Arthize renders one slide per page with fonts embedded.
4. **Download** — Get a PDF of the presentation.

## FAQ

### Is Arthize a good PDFtk alternative to convert PowerPoint to PDF?

Yes. Converting PowerPoint to PDF turns each slide into a page with fonts embedded, so a deck shares cleanly and prints as a handout. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. PDFtk is excellent for developers automating simple, repeatable PDF tasks from scripts.

### How do I convert a PowerPoint to PDF?

Converting PowerPoint to PDF turns each slide into a page with fonts embedded, so a deck shares cleanly and prints as a handout. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Will my slides look the same in the PDF?

Converting PowerPoint to PDF turns each slide into a page with fonts embedded, so a deck shares cleanly and prints as a handout. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.