How to convert a powerpoint to vector image

[prpl-hayes]

I was sent a powerpoint image that I need in vector format. (eps) I
generally use Corel or my flexi sign cutting software. I am not used to this
program and have worn myself out trying to figure it out. Any comments?

 

[Glen]

If you need the entire slide as a vector image (.eps) here is a great trick;
simply select the "Notes Page" View, and copy the image of the slide, then
paste it into Corel or Illustrator, then save as .esp. Another option is to
print it to PDF and open the file in a Vector graphics editor.

Does that help?

 

[Troy @ TLC]

Glen,

Great trick! I experimented and was surprised to discover the background
image and elements from the Master Slide were included in the copy-paste.
The issue is .png images with transparency, they are converted to have an
opaque background. The other issue is grouped elemented, in that additional
opaque elements are created - but these opaque masks are separate elements
and can be deleted. The last issue is that anything that is orginally a
raster image (imported .jpg or .png) are still raster and not resizable
without altering quality.

I will do a bit more playing with this nifty idea and it will eventually
show up on the blog.

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

I was sent a powerpoint image that I need in vector format. (eps) I
generally use Corel or my flexi sign cutting software. I am not used to this
program and have worn myself out trying to figure it out. Any comments?

File, Save As
Choose EMF or WMF in the Files of type dropdown
Give the file a name and save it

In other cases, you can print the slide to a PS printer driver, choose "To File"
in the print dialog box, then import the resulting PS into CorelDraw using the
Interpreted PS filter.

 

[Glen (TD DTP)]

Steve, my apologies, I have not tested the emf wmf suggestion... however I
expect it will have similar issues with png files (with transparencies).

My next suggestion would be to print to PDF at print quality; however once
again png files with transparency are not compatable... one downfall of the
trusted png file.

Possible solution for high quality copies of slide: change page set up to a
extremely lareg size (make sure you use exact page ratio). Then export image
files. This ofcourse will not be vector.

I use PPT for print all the time an avoid PNG transparencies for this
reason, I embed .eps; of course these look like crap in onscreen
presentations.


and then open in vector program.

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Steve, my apologies,

No neeed ... we share, we learn. ;-)

I have not tested the emf wmf suggestion... however I
expect it will have similar issues with png files (with transparencies).

And I suspect you're right.

My next suggestion would be to print to PDF at print quality; however once
again png files with transparency are not compatable... one downfall of the
trusted png file.

Yep, because while PDF has some support for transparency, most apps that
generate PDF or PS --> PDF don't take advantage of it and resort to ugly
single-pixel image workarounds or drop back to 1-bit transparency instead of
PNG's 8-bit alpha transparency.

Or the short version: yeah. You're right. ;-)

Possible solution for high quality copies of slide: change page set up to a
extremely lareg size (make sure you use exact page ratio). Then export image
files. This ofcourse will not be vector.

There are some other tricks for getting high rez bitmaps out of PPT w/o having
to resize the slide:

Improve PowerPoint's GIF, BMP, PNG, JPG export resolution
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00052.htm

I'll have to try your notes page image idea though ... that's one I haven't
played with.

Another would be to copy the slide from the slide sorter view and paste that
into e.g. Draw.