PDF to ODP – The Complete Beginner’s Guide
If you have a PDF file (for example a slide deck or document) and want to edit or present it as a slideshow, you use PDF to ODP. ODP (OpenDocument Presentation) is the format used by LibreOffice Impress, OpenOffice Impress, and other free presentation tools.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
What “PDF to ODP” means
Why you might convert PDF to ODP
What might change or break during conversion
How to convert (desktop, online, apps)
Top tools (free) for PDF → ODP
Mistakes to avoid
A detailed example
FAQs
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Table of Contents
What Does “PDF to ODP” Mean?
Why Convert PDF to ODP?
What Can Change or Be Lost
Methods to Convert PDF to ODP
4.1 Desktop / Offline Tools
4.2 Online Converters
4.3 Apps / Mobile ToolsTop Free Tools for PDF → ODP
Benefits of ODP Format
Common Mistakes & Pitfalls
Step-by-Step Example: PDF → ODP
FAQs
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1. What Does “PDF to ODP” Mean?
When you convert PDF to ODP, you take pages from a PDF (often slides, images + text) and turn them into the ODP format — a slideshow file you can edit in presentation software like LibreOffice Impress. Each page in PDF becomes a slide in ODP.
So PDF is like a locked picture of slides, and ODP is like a live editable slide deck.
2. Why Convert PDF to ODP?
You might want to convert PDF to ODP because:
You want to edit the slides (change text, images, layout)
You want to add transitions, animations, multimedia
You want to reuse content in a presentation tool
You want to use free, open source software (LibreOffice, OpenOffice)
You want to present it (in meetings, classrooms)
Converting gives you power to shape slides, not just view them.
3. What Can Change or Be Lost
Conversion is seldom perfect. Things that might change:
Layout shift (text or images move)
Fonts may not match (if missing in tool)
Backgrounds, watermarks, headers/footers might be lost
If PDF pages are scanned images, you’ll need OCR, else text remains image
Slide transitions or animations in original PDF often won’t convert
Colors, shapes or formatting may slightly change
So after conversion, always review and refine the ODP file.
4. Methods to Convert PDF to ODP
Here are ways you can convert PDF to ODP:
4.1 Desktop / Offline Tools
If you prefer working off the internet:
Some presentation software (LibreOffice Impress) can import PDF pages individually or via “Insert → PDF as image or slide.”
Specialty PDF editors might have “Export to ODP” features (less common).
Using tools like PDF24 Creator (desktop version) may help with conversions.
However, desktop offline tools for PDF → ODP are rarer compared to online tools.
4.2 Online Converters
These are the most common: upload, convert, download.
Two good free ones (external):
PDF24 Tools – PDF to ODP — simple, free, secure. PDF24 Tools
Convertio – PDF to ODP — supports many formats including ODP. Convertio
How to use:
Go to the converter’s website (e.g. PDF24 or Convertio).
Upload the PDF file (or drag & drop).
Select ODP as output format.
Click Convert.
Download your ODP file.
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4.3 Apps / Mobile Tools
On mobile devices:
Some PDF / presentation apps let you convert or import PDF slides.
Web converters also work via mobile browser.
Be aware, mobile screens make layout adjustment tougher.
5. Top Free Tools for PDF → ODP
Here are two strong tools you can point your readers to:
PDF24 Tools – PDF to ODP (free online converter) PDF24 Tools
Convertio – PDF to ODP (online converter) Convertio
They each allow converting PDF slides to ODP format. Use them for quick tasks or testing.
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6. Benefits of ODP Format
Once your file is ODP:
You can edit slides: text, images, layout
You can add animations, transitions
You can reuse slides, combine decks
You can present using open source software (LibreOffice Impress)
It’s a standard, open format (no license needed)
Converting PDF to ODP gives your static slides flexibility.
7. Common Mistakes & Pitfalls
Watch out for:
Not using OCR on scanned PDFs → slide text remains image
Using converters that misalign content
Overlooking font mismatches
Forgetting to adjust slide size / orientation
Losing background, decorations, watermarks
Uploading sensitive files to untrusted services
Always test on one slide first and inspect carefully.
8. Step-by-Step Example: PDF → ODP
Let’s do a sample conversion using PDF24 Tools:
Go to PDF24 Tools → PDF to ODP converter. PDF24 Tools
Upload your PDF file (drag or select).
The tool shows “Convert to ODP.”
Start conversion.
Download the .odp file.
Open in LibreOffice Impress and review slides: fonts, images, alignment, backgrounds.
Fix any issues, add animations, transitions, etc.
Another example using Convertio:
Visit Convertio → PDF to ODP. Convertio
Upload PDF.
Convert to ODP.
Download result.
Open and clean up in presentation software.
If your PDF is scanned slides (images), use a converter that supports OCR (if offered), else text won’t be editable.
9. FAQs
Q: Will my slide layout stay exactly same?
A: Often very close, but slight changes in fonts, spacing or image positions may happen.
Q: Can I convert scanned PDF slides?
A: Yes, if OCR is supported. Otherwise, the converted slides will remain images, not editable text.
Q: Are online converters safe?
A: Many use encryption and delete files after some time. But for sensitive slides, prefer offline or trusted services.
Q: Can I batch convert many PDFs to ODP?
A: Some tools support batch conversion (like Convertio). Check the site’s features.
Q: Do original animations/slide transitions transfer?
A: Usually not — PDF is static. You’ll need to add transitions/animations in your ODP file manually.
Q: Does ODP open in PowerPoint?
A: Some versions of PowerPoint can import ODP, but formatting may change. Better use LibreOffice Impress for best compatibility.