When Figma unveiled Figma Slides at last year’s Config, it opened the door to seamless, collaborative presentation design right inside the platform you already use for UI and design work. But what if you have slide decks made in OpenOffice or StarOffice?
Rebuilding them slide by slide is a pain, and converting files the old-fashioned way can wreck your formatting. Luckily, there's a fast and reliable method to bring your OpenOffice presentations into Figma—fully editable and ready to work with—thanks to the pdf.to.design plugin.
This guide will show you how to convert your existing decks and start editing them directly in Figma Slides.
How to import OpenOffice into Figma Slides - Quick Guide
- Export your presentation from OpenOffice or StarOffice as a PDF
- Open Figma and launch the pdf.to.design plugin
- Upload your PDF to the plugin
- Customize and polish your slides in Figma!
Step-by-step: How to import OpenOffice into Figma Slides
1. Export your OpenOffice presentation as a PDF
In OpenOffice or StarOffice, go to:
File > Export as PDF
This will generate a PDF version of your presentation, which is the format the plugin needs to convert it into Figma-friendly layers.
2. Run pdf.to.design in Figma Slides
Create a new file using Figma Slides, then head over to the plugins menu. Search for pdf.to.design and run it directly within your file.
3. Drop your PDF in the plugin
Drop your exported PDF into the plugin window, or browse to upload it manually. If you're using the PRO version, you can pick and choose which slides you want to import.
The plugin will then convert each page into editable Figma elements—text, images, layout, all intact. If any fonts aren’t available, you’ll have the option to replace them with ones from your design system or Figma library.
4. Make it your own in Figma!
Now that your slides are in, everything is editable. You can fine-tune designs, apply your brand styles, or completely revamp the look using Figma’s design tools. It’s your content—just easier to work with.
Why bring OpenOffice presentations into Figma?
♻️ Give your existing decks new life
Don’t start from zero. Whether you're updating an old presentation or migrating past work into Figma, this workflow lets you reuse and improve what you already have.
🛠️ Smooth migration from legacy tools
Moving away from OpenOffice or StarOffice? This plugin bridges the gap, helping your team shift to Figma Slides without the headache of recreating everything by hand.
⏱ Save time with a head start
Even if you plan on a full redesign, importing your existing file gives you all the core content—text, charts, visuals—in one place. From there, it's easy to rework the design in Figma.
🤝 Collaborate in real-time
Once your slides are in Figma, your whole team can jump in to edit, review and iterate. With Figma’s powerful collaboration features, you’ll work faster—and smarter—together.
Start importing your OpenOffice presentations into Figma!
Importing OpenOffice or StarOffice presentations into Figma is easier than ever. With the pdf.to.design plugin, you can turn old decks into fully editable Figma Slides in minutes.
So whether you're migrating presentations, refreshing outdated slides, or just want to work in a more collaborative environment, this is your shortcut. Try pdf.to.design and supercharge your slides with the design power of Figma.