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Introducing slidize Plugins for Python

Slidize Team — Sun, 18 May 2025 11:33:09 +0000

We're pleased to share that slidize Plugins are now available for Python developers. This release makes it easier to integrate presentation processing capabilities—such as format conversion, text extraction, and merging—into your Python applications.

Introducing Slidize Plugins for Python

Slidize Plugins is a lightweight Python library designed to manage and convert presentations across various formats. Whether you're dealing with PowerPoint, OpenDocument, or image formats, Slidize Plugins offers a comprehensive solution for your presentation processing needs.

Key Features

Multi-Format Conversion: Convert presentations to formats like PDF, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, SVG, and HTML.
Presentation Merging: Combine multiple presentations into a single file effortlessly.
Advanced Image Processing: Control pixel format, resolution, and compression settings.
Customizable Exports: Tailor handout layouts, notes, and comments during export.
Broad Format Support: Handle both PowerPoint 97-2003 and Open XML formats, as well as OpenDocument formats.

Installation

You can install Slidize Plugins via pip:

pip install slidize-plugins

Getting Started

Here's a simple example of converting a PowerPoint presentation to PDF:

from slidize import PresentationToPdfConverter, PdfConverterOptions, PdfComplianceLevel

options = PdfConverterOptions(
    compliance_level=PdfComplianceLevel.PdfA1b,
    embed_full_fonts=True
)

PresentationToPdfConverter.process("presentation.pptx", "output.pdf", options)

For more examples and detailed documentation, visit the official documentation.

Licensing

Slidize Plugins offers a flexible licensing system:

Developer License: \$99 for a perpetual license, including one year of support.
Site License: \$297 for up to 10 developers and locations.
SDK License: \$495 for broader distribution needs.

A 30-day free trial is also available. For more details, check out the pricing page.

Learn More

PyPI Package: slidize-plugins
Documentation: docs.slidize.com
Support: Free Support Forum

Integrate slidize Plugins into your Python projects today and elevate your presentation processing capabilities!

Announcing the New slidize Plugin: Effortlessly Extract Text from PowerPoint Presentations in .NET

Slidize Team — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:54:07 +0000

We are excited to announce the release of our newest plugin in the slidize family: the PresentationTextExtractor!

Effortless Text Extraction for Developers

Have you ever needed to programmatically access text from PowerPoint files quickly and reliably?

Whether you're handling large-scale data indexing, automated content analysis, accessibility improvements, or document automation, the PresentationTextExtractor has you covered. Built specifically for .NET developers, this plugin seamlessly supports both legacy PowerPoint formats (97-2003) and modern Office Open XML presentations.

How It Works: Simple and Fast

Using the PresentationTextExtractor couldn't be simpler. Here's how you quickly extract raw text without worrying about the text's arrangement:

using Slidize;

SlideText[] rawSlidesText = PresentationTextExtractor.Process("presentation.pptx", TextExtractionMode.Unarranged);
foreach (var slideText in rawSlidesText)
{
     Console.WriteLine(slideText.Text);          // Slide text
     Console.WriteLine(slideText.MasterText);    // Master slide text
     Console.WriteLine(slideText.LayoutText);    // Layout text
     Console.WriteLine(slideText.NotesText);     // Notes text
     Console.WriteLine(slideText.CommentsText);  // Comments text
}

Keep Text Organized and Accurate

Need text exactly as it appears on your slides? The PresentationTextExtractor makes it easy with the arranged extraction mode:

using Slidize;

SlideText[] arrangedSlidesText = PresentationTextExtractor.Process("presentation.pptx", TextExtractionMode.Arranged);
using (var outputFile = new System.IO.StreamWriter("presentation-text.txt", false))
{
    foreach (var slideText in arrangedSlidesText)
    {
        outputFile.WriteLine(slideText.Text);
    }
}

This mode ensures your extracted text precisely matches the original layout, ideal for maintaining the context and structure of your presentations.

Why Choose PresentationTextExtractor?

Ease of Use: A straightforward, intuitive API simplifies development.
Comprehensive Support: Handles multiple PowerPoint and OpenOffice formats effortlessly.
Performance: Optimized for fast, efficient extraction—even from very large presentations (good for indexing!).
Integration-Ready: Seamlessly integrates into existing .NET applications and workflows.

Ready to experience simpler, faster text extraction?

Get started today with PresentationTextExtractor by slidize — streamlining your presentation processing tasks and enhancing your application's capabilities.

Try it now →

What Is slidize and Why Do You Need It?

Slidize Team — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:46:02 +0000

Hello and welcome to our blog! We’re the slidize team, and we’d love to introduce you to our product — while also inviting your feedback.

What Is slidize?

slidize is a .NET library designed for working with presentations in popular formats such as PowerPoint and OpenOffice. Unlike relying on PowerPoint installations on every server machine, slidize enables seamless, on-premise manipulation of presentation files — especially useful for server and cloud environments.

Why Use slidize?

No Dependence on Microsoft PowerPoint
slidize operates independently, eliminating the need to install PowerPoint on each server.

Server/Cloud-Ready
slidize focuses on high-demand operations for server and cloud environments, including:

Format Conversion (pptx ↔ ppt ↔ odp ↔ pptm, etc.)
Exporting Presentations to PDF (with advanced accessibility settings), images (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, SVG, HTML), or HTML pages.
Fast Presentation Merging for any number of files into one.

Our roadmap includes fast text extraction for large-scale presentation indexing, Python support, and AI-powered features.

High-Quality Output

slidize delivers pixel-perfect conversions, ensuring a PDF export or image rendering that mirrors the original slide exactly. Charts, 3D graphics, WordArt, and other complex slide elements are preserved accurately.

Extensive Conversion Settings let you customize every export detail — handling accessibility, handouts, speaker notes, comments, and more.

Competitive Pricing

Perpetual License at $99: Many presentation libraries range from $600 to $5,000 or higher. slidize offers a high-quality alternative at a fraction of the cost.

Free Trial Available: Test slidize before purchasing to ensure it meets your requirements.

We Value Your Feedback

We’re in the product launch phase and would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions you may have. Is our approach viable for your use cases? Let us know, and thank you for your interest in slidize!