Powerpoint exported to fixed-layout epub 3

[hongnk]

Powerpoint can now be used to create rich interactive content, then export to fixed-layout epub. There's a free add-in in MS Office Store called 'SlideGo Ebook Export'. To load it, open Powerpoint and select Insert -> Store -> Search for Epub (requires Powerpoint 2013/2016).

The following content are retained after conversion:
- Images and text in fixed layout as designed
- Embedded fonts
- Audios and videos
- Animations including animations by trigger

Output passes validation as EPUB3 therefore it is compatible with ebook stores.

I'm the developer and will be happy to assist if you are interested.

[MVarma]

Originally Posted by hongnk

Powerpoint can now be used to create rich interactive content, then export to fixed-layout epub. There's a free add-in in MS Office Store called 'SlideGo Ebook Export'. To load it, open Powerpoint and select Insert -> Store -> Search for Epub (requires Powerpoint 2013/2016).

The following content are retained after conversion:
- Images and text in fixed layout as designed
- Embedded fonts
- Audios and videos
- Animations including animations by trigger

Output passes validation as EPUB3 therefore it is compatible with ebook stores.

I'm the developer and will be happy to assist if you are interested.

Very interested in this, but can't find the add-in. Can you point me in the right direction?

[DaleDe]

Thanks for this. I have added it to the PPT page in our wiki. I am sure it will be a valued addition.

Dale

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Thanks for this. I have added it to the PPT page in our wiki. I am sure it will be a valued addition.

Dale

@DaleDe - did you actually find the add-in. I never found it at the MS Store, but I was only marginally interested so I didn't try very hard. I found an online PPT to HTML converter from SlideGo, which I didn't try.

BR

[MVarma]

No, I never found the PPT to ePub options in the MicroSoft Store under SlideGo or any other name. From what I could track down SlideGo was bought out by another company (SoftPedia?) and no software available. Very disappointed, but it forced me to find another solution and I'll post the answer below.

I have a heavy image based book for a fixed layout. For my odd requirements I created this book in PPT. When I import my PPT PDF into an existing program (iBooks, Calibre or Kindle Creator) the portrait view looks fine but the landscape option cuts off the lower quarter of my single panel cartoon.

Easy Peasy Workaround: Create Custom Page Setup in PPT 12.78 in wide x 7.98 in high (high resolution of 1280px x 800px) for 300 dpi.

While the dimensions fit in Calibre it still strips out my text copyright information, BUT Kindle Creator and Kindle Comic Book Creator accept the images and PDFs perfectly! Finally. Took me nearly two weeks to suss out the answer.

Good luck to everyone!

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by BetterRed

@DaleDe - did you actually find the add-in. I never found it at the MS Store, but I was only marginally interested so I didn't try very hard. I found an online PPT to HTML converter from SlideGo, which I didn't try.

BR

I didn't find it either but I don't have a late enough PPT to use. I did find a web site devoted to SlideGo but found only what you found. The OP waited two years after joining to post his first post. I don't know how long we will have to wait for his second.

Dale

[Hitch]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

I didn't find it either but I don't have a late enough PPT to use. I did find a web site devoted to SlideGo but found only what you found. The OP waited two years after joining to post his first post. I don't know how long we will have to wait for his second.

Dale

Don't hold your breath. We still get PPT files, that somehow, people think we'll make into reflowable eBooks by automagic. It's arrant nonsense.

When you export that cruft into HTML...let's just say, I've seen worse--but not often, and not a lot worse.

Hitch