Exporting to PDF & PowerPoint

Export overview

LingCode supports multiple export formats. Choose based on how you'll use your design:

• HTML: For websites, hosting, sharing links
• PDF: For documents, printing, email sharing
• PowerPoint (.pptx): For presentations, investor decks, editable slides
• ZIP: For multi-page sites with images and external files

Accessing exports

Export format guide

Download .html

Use for: Websites, hosting, embedding, source code

What you get: A single HTML file with all CSS and JavaScript embedded

Best for:

• Hosting on your own server or GitHub Pages
• Embedding in another site via iframe
• Further development in a code editor
• Sharing with developers for customization

Tip: You can open the .html file directly in your browser (no server needed). Share the link or upload to any web host.

Export PDF

Use for: Documents, printing, sharing, archiving

What you get: A PDF snapshot of the entire design

Best for:

• Printing pitch decks on paper
• Emailing to stakeholders
• Sharing designs that shouldn't be edited
• Creating permanent records

Tip: PDF preserves exact styling. What you see in preview is exactly what prints.

Export PPT (PowerPoint)

Use for: Presentations, investor meetings, slide decks

What you get: A .pptx file with each <section class="slide"> as a separate slide

How it works:

1. LingCode looks for elements with class="slide"
2. Each slide element becomes one PowerPoint slide
3. All CSS/styling is preserved
4. Open in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote

Best for:

• Investor pitch decks
• Company presentations
• Stakeholder meetings (editable by others)
• Adding speaker notes and animations

Tip: Once in PowerPoint, you can add notes (visible only to presenter), animations, and transitions.

Download .zip

Use for: Multi-page sites with multiple files

What you get: A folder with all HTML pages, CSS, images, and assets

Best for:

• Complete websites (not single-page)
• Projects with shared CSS and images
• Hosting on traditional web servers

Tip: Unzip, open index.html in your browser, and all links work. Ready to upload anywhere.

Step-by-step: Export PDF

1. Finish your design in the preview
2. Click the three-dots menu (⋮)
3. Select "Export PDF"
4. Your browser's download dialog appears
5. Choose a name and location, click "Save"
6. Your PDF is ready to share or print

Step-by-step: Export PowerPoint

1. Generate or finish your pitch deck
2. Make sure your design has <section class="slide"> elements (most pitch decks do automatically)
3. Click the three-dots menu (⋮)
4. Select "Export PPT"
5. Your browser downloads a .pptx file
6. Open in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote
7. Each slide element is now a separate slide — add notes and present

Best practices

For PDF export:

• Test print preview before exporting to catch layout issues
• Use web-safe fonts (not custom fonts) for consistent rendering
• Avoid very large images (they slow down PDF)
• Light backgrounds print better on color printers

For PowerPoint export:

• Keep slide content self-contained (don't rely on next slide to complete thought)
• Use 16:9 aspect ratio (standard modern format)
• Verify text is readable in presenter mode
• Test animations/transitions after export if you plan to add them

For HTML export:

• Single .html file means no external dependencies (works offline)
• Share the .html file directly or upload to a web host
• Works on all devices and browsers without special software

Troubleshooting

Q: Export button is greyed out

A: Wait for the preview to fully load, then try again.

Q: PowerPoint export creates blank slides

A: Check your HTML has <section class="slide"> elements. If using custom HTML, you may need to add this class.

Q: PDF looks different from preview

A: Browsers and PDF renderers handle CSS slightly differently. Test with PDF export before finalizing.

Q: Can I edit the exported PowerPoint?

A: Yes. The .pptx is fully editable. Add text, change colors, reorder slides in PowerPoint normally.