Convert POTHTML to PDI

Understanding POTHTML and PDI file formats

POTHTML is a template file format generated by Microsoft PowerPoint when saving presentations as HTML. It contains the structure and design of a PowerPoint template, but in a web-compatible format. PDI (Print Description Interface) is a file format used by some printing and imaging devices, often associated with the Rimage disc publishing systems for disc label printing and duplication.

Why convert POTHTML to PDI?

Converting a POTHTML file to PDI is typically required when you want to use a PowerPoint template design as a disc label or artwork in a disc publishing workflow. Since these formats serve very different purposes, conversion is not direct and usually involves intermediate steps.

How to convert POTHTML to PDI

There is no direct converter for POTHTML to PDI due to their different uses. However, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the POTHTML file in Microsoft PowerPoint by importing or recreating the template.
2. Export the presentation or template as an image file (such as JPEG or PNG) using File → Export → Change File Type → JPEG/PNG.
3. Use the Rimage software suite (such as Rimage Designer or Rimage Producer Software Suite) to import the image and create a disc label project.
4. Export or save the project as a PDI file using File → Save As → PDI within the Rimage software.

Best software for the conversion

• Microsoft PowerPoint – for opening and exporting the POTHTML template as an image.
• Rimage Designer – for creating and exporting PDI files from images.

There are no online converters for this workflow due to the proprietary nature of the PDI format.

Summary

While direct conversion from POTHTML to PDI is not possible, you can use PowerPoint and Rimage software to achieve the result by exporting your template as an image and then importing it into a PDI project.