With some of the latest Figma advancements and features, such as the launch of Figma Slides, many teams are looking to bring their existing PowerPoint presentations into Figma’s more collaborative environment. This guide will show you exactly how to do that, making your transition as smooth as possible.
From PowerPoint to Figma Slides Quick Guide
- Launch the office.to.design Figma plugin
- Drag and drop your PowerPoint file
- Hit “Import”
- Select your imported PowerPoint and click "Copy to Figma Slides”
How to go from PowerPoint to Figma Slides
Converting PowerPoint presentations to Figma Slides is straightforward with the office.to.design plugin. Here's the full step-by-step guide to getting your old slide decks into Figma:
1) Launch the plugin
Run office.to.design in the Figma file where you want to import your slide deck.
2) Upload your PowerPoint
Upload or drag-and-drop your PowerPoint presentation into the plugin (it also works for Keynote slide decks). Tweak the settings such as range of pages (PRO feature), font mappings and frame stacking for your ideal import.
3) Convert PowerPoint to Figma designs
office.to.design automatically converts your PowerPoint or Keynote presentation into fully editable Figma layers.
4) Copy to Figma Slides
Select the frames you want to use in your Figma slide deck and click "Copy to Figma Slides" in the right toolbar.
ℹ️ Tip: Make sure the dimensions of the slide deck’s top-level frames use an aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9, otherwise the “Copy to Figma Slides” option won’t appear. You can read more about this feature here.
5) Your PowerPoint is now a Figma Slide deck
You’re all set! Your PowerPoint has now been converted to Figma Slides so you can start collaborating and designing with your team directly in Figma.
Why move your PowerPoint presentations to Figma?
The shift from PowerPoint to Figma Slides represents more than just a change in tools - it's an upgrade in how we create and collaborate on presentations. Figma Slides combines the familiarity of slide-based presentations with the powerful design and collaboration features that Figma users love. There are several benefits of using this approach:
🦖 Recover old slide designs
By importing your PowerPoint presentations as editable Figma designs, you can use old slide decks as templates for new ones in Figma Slides. Instead of creating new presentations from scratch, use your old PowerPoint or Keynote slides as a base!
🚀 Migrate easily between tools
If you’re looking to make a switch from PowerPoint to Figma Slides, the step-by-step guide is a fast and seamless way to get all your existing presentations into Figma, in an editable format.
📥 Import content quickly
While you may not need the designs of your PowerPoint presentations, there surely might be some content you want to quickly import into Figma. This method of importing your PowerPoints into Figma allows you to quickly import important information or content without the hassle of manual copying-and-pasting.
🤝 Collaborate on slide decks
One of the key reasons designers are moving their slideshow presentations to Figma is to take advantage of Figma's advanced collaboration features and create slide decks together with their teams. More traditional presentation tools don’t allow several people to edit and work on the same presentation at the same time. Figma Slides does.
Ready to give it a try?
Making the switch from PowerPoint to Figma Slides doesn't have to be complicated. With office.to.design, you can easily bring your existing PowerPoint and Keynote presentations into the more collaborative environment of Figma. The process is quick, the results are fully editable and you'll be able to leverage all the powerful features that make Figma the preferred choice for many design teams.
Don't let your PowerPoint presentations hold you back. Try office.to.design to seamlessly bring your old slide decks into Figma Slides. Plus, the entire process works for Keynote, too!