How to insert a PDF in Google Slides

Google Slides is a great tool that allows users to create amazing presentations for free, but unfortunately, it does not allow you to insert files. However, knowledge always finds a way! Follow these steps to add a PDF file to your presentation.  

First, you have to add a picture, and then link it to your file. There are two ways to get pictures of your file:

• Convert your PDF file into JPGs. You only have to upload your file in an online PDF converter or your preferred software.
• Make screenshots of an interesting page and paste the image in your presentation. You can do this by pressing Windows + Shift + S (or Cmd + Shift + 4, if you use Mac).

Once the image is ready, go to the slide where you want to insert the PDF. For this tutorial, we are going to use the Retro Mollinetti Meeting presentation. Select the slide where you want your image to appear and then click on paste. The image will appear because it was saved in your clipboard.

Now, you have to link the image to your file. For that, you have to upload your PDF to either Google Drive or a web page, and then copy the URL. The URL is the link that appears in the top bar of the browser and it shows where the file is stored on the internet. 

The easiest way is through Google Drive:

• Open Google Drive and upload your file
• Right click on the file and select Get link
• Choose who you want to see it, it can either be anyone who has the link or a list of people
• Now click Copy link and Done. The link is now copied in your clipboard

Finally, go back to the presentation, select the picture and, in the top menu, click Insert Link. Paste the link you just created and click apply. Now everybody that sees that picture can access your document. 

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