Convert Google Slides to PDF With Speaker Notes
Including speaker notes in a Google Slides PDF export creates a document with each slide on the page and the corresponding notes printed below it. This is useful for sharing with co-presenters, creating a reference document for the speaker, or archiving the presentation with its preparation notes.
Enabling speaker notes in the export
In Google Slides, go to File > Print settings and preview. Select the layout option that shows each slide with the notes below it. This is typically labeled as the notes layout. Close the preview after selecting it. The extension will use this setting when you run the export.
Notes formatting in the PDF
Speaker notes appear in a smaller text area below each slide image. The notes text uses a standard serif or sans-serif font. Rich formatting in the notes panel, such as bold or bullets, may not carry through depending on the version of Google Slides. For complex note formatting, keep notes as plain text.
Sharing with co-presenters
A PDF with speaker notes is a convenient briefing document for co-presenters or speakers who need to deliver a presentation they did not create. They can read the notes alongside each slide without needing to open Google Slides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I export Google Slides with speaker notes visible in the PDF?
Go to File > Print settings and preview in Google Slides, select the notes layout, and then export using the Docs to PDF extension.
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