API features
PPT and PPTX conversion
Convert modern and legacy PowerPoint files.
Static slide presentation
Export text, images and shapes; complex effects and fonts may vary.
Ordered multi-page output
Keep selected slides and blank pages in source order.
Hidden-slide selection
Exclude hidden slides by default or explicitly include them.
Upload or link input
Submit a file or a public presentation URL.
Sharing and archiving workflows
Download a PDF for review, distribution and retention.
API Document
HTTP Protocol:HTTPS
HTTP Method:POST
HTTP Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/imagerecognition/ppt-to-pdf
Response Type:application/json; charset=utf-8
DEMO Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/imagerecognition/ppt-to-pdf/demo
Live Demo:Try Interactive Demo
Postman Collection:Run in Postman
API Request Parameters
| Name | Type | Is Required | Default Value | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| appkey | string | true | YOUR_APPKEY | API key used to authenticate the request. |
| file | file | false | PPT or PPTX upload. Provide exactly one of file or file_url. Maximum 20 MiB and 50 source slides, including hidden slides. | |
| file_url | string | false | Public HTTP(S) presentation URL, up to 2048 characters. Provide instead of file. | |
| include_hidden_slides | boolean | false | false | Include hidden slides when true. By default only visible slides are exported. Selected blank slides retain their position. |
API Response Parameters
| Name | Type | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| pdfPath | string | Public HTTPS PDF download URL in data.pdfPath. Maximum output 20 MiB. Save files you need to keep; permanent hosting is not guaranteed. |
API Response Status Codes
| Status Code | Explanation of Status Code | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Request processed successfully. | Some endpoints expose a separate application-level status field in the response body, such as `dataStatus.statusCode`. |
| 400 | Invalid request parameters or request format. | Check required fields, data types, and request body format. |
| 401 | Missing or unknown application key. | Provide a valid `appkey` with the request. |
| 403 | The application key is recognized but access is not allowed. | The key may be expired, inactive, or not permitted for the requested API. |
| 413 | Presentation exceeds input limits. | Use at most 20 MiB and 50 slides. |
| 422 | Presentation cannot be rendered within supported limits. | Use a valid unencrypted PPT or PPTX and reduce slide dimensions if necessary. |
| 429 | Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded. | Reduce request frequency and retry with backoff. If a trial allowance is exhausted, check Trial Keys for remaining requests and subscribe to continue. |
| 500 | Internal service error. | Retry later or contact support if the error persists. |
| 502 | Download or conversion failed or timed out. | Check the file link and try again later. |
| 503 | Conversion is temporarily unavailable. | Try again later. |
Remote MCP
Use this API through GuGuData Remote MCP
Connect your AI client once, authorize in the browser, and the client can use the GuGuData API tools available to your account. You do not need to paste an appkey into the MCP client.
https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"gugudata": {
"url": "https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp",
"transportType": "streamable-http"
}
}
}Code Snippets
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert both PPT and PPTX files?
Yes. Upload a PPT or PPTX file, or provide a public file_url. Supply exactly one source. The documented limit is 20 MiB and fifty source slides.
Are hidden slides included in the PDF?
Hidden slides are excluded by default. Set include_hidden_slides to true to include them. Hidden slides still count toward the source-slide limit.
What happens to blank slides?
Selected blank slides retain their position in the exported PDF. Do not remove pages based only on whether they contain visible text if slide order matters to your workflow.
Does the response contain the PDF itself?
The success result contains data.pdfPath, a public HTTPS URL for the generated PDF. The documented output limit is 20 MiB. Save a copy if you need it to remain available.
Will animations and interactive slide elements remain interactive?
No. A PDF is a static document export. Use this endpoint for reading, sharing, or archiving slide content rather than for preserving a live PowerPoint presentation experience.
What does the 5 requests per second limit mean?
It is a request-rate limit, not a concurrency allowance. Keep your request rate at or below 5 per second. If the service returns a rate-limit response, reduce the frequency and retry with backoff.
Is total paid usage limited?
There is no total request cap during an active paid subscription and no usage-based overage charge.
How does the free trial work?
Each account can receive a limited trial key. Requests are shared across APIs in the same category. Check Trial Keys for the exact allowance and remaining requests.
How do renewal and cancellation work?
The plan renews annually until canceled. Manage or cancel the renewal from Dashboard → Orders & Billing. Access continues through the paid period after cancellation. See the Terms of Service for the current refund policy. If the billing portal is unavailable, contact support.
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