Convert PDF to SXI

Understanding PDF and SXI file formats

PDF (Portable Document Format) is a widely used file format developed by Adobe for presenting documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems. PDFs preserve the formatting, fonts, and images of the original document, making them ideal for sharing and printing.

SXI is the file extension for OpenOffice.org Impress Presentation files, used primarily by the OpenOffice and LibreOffice suites. SXI files store slides, text, images, and multimedia content for presentations, similar to Microsoft PowerPoint's PPT format.

Why convert PDF to SXI?

Converting a PDF to an SXI file allows you to edit and enhance the content in a presentation format. This is useful when you want to reuse PDF content for slideshows, lectures, or meetings using OpenOffice Impress or LibreOffice Impress.

How to convert PDF to SXI

Direct conversion from PDF to SXI is not natively supported by most software. However, you can use a two-step process:

1. Convert the PDF to PPT or PPTX format using a reliable converter.
2. Open the PPT/PPTX file in LibreOffice Impress or OpenOffice Impress and save it as an SXI file.

Recommended software for PDF to SXI conversion

• Adobe Acrobat Pro DC: Use File → Export To → Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation to convert PDF to PPTX.
• Online2PDF: An online tool that converts PDF to PPTX for free.
• LibreOffice Impress: Open the converted PPTX file, then use File → Save As and select SXI as the file type.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
2. Go to File → Export To → Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation and save the file as PPTX.
3. Open LibreOffice Impress.
4. Go to File → Open and select the PPTX file.
5. Once opened, go to File → Save As and choose SXI as the file format.

Tips for best results

• Check the formatting after conversion, as some elements may not transfer perfectly.
• Edit and adjust slides in Impress to ensure the presentation looks as intended.
• For complex PDFs, consider manual adjustments after conversion.