Problems · Conversion surprises
Why Is PowerPoint to PDF Missing Fonts?
Slides rely on exact typefaces. PDF can only embed what the engine can access.
Problem: PPT/PPTX → PDF substitutes fonts or breaks icons.
Solution: Switch to web-safe or embedded fonts, convert PPTX → PDF, then proof every slide.
Missing glyphs
Custom brand fonts may not travel into the browser converter — substitute or outline.
Icons & objects
Some SmartArt/ole objects rasterize oddly — flatten complex bits to images when needed.
Still convert to PDF
PDF remains the right share format for “read-only” decks across devices.
Fix it in three steps
- Normalize fonts. Use available fonts for critical text.
- Convert PPT → PDF. Run the converter locally.
- Proof slides. Check titles and icons.
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Convert privately in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a remote queue.
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FAQ
Why is PowerPoint to PDF missing fonts?
PDFs can only embed fonts available during conversion. Custom fonts may substitute — normalize fonts, convert PPTX→PDF, then proof slides.
Should recipients edit the PDF deck?
No — send PPTX for editing, PDF for viewing.
Why this works locally
- No third-party converter queue — processing stays in this browser
- Convert a delivery copy — keep your master
- Same privacy-first engine as the rest of Format Convertly
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