DeckEdit Guides
DeckEdit Guides is a free library of step-by-step tutorials for editing Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) slides, running browser OCR on scanned PDFs, and producing editable PowerPoint decks. Pick a guide below to start.
Getting Started
NotebookLM Makes the Slides. Here Is How to Actually Edit Them.
NotebookLM hands back a PDF with the text baked into the image. Here is the honest way to turn it into a truly editable .pptx, in your browser.
Convert an Image to Editable PowerPoint: JPG or PNG to a Real PPTX
Convert an image to PowerPoint where every heading and bullet is a real editable text box, not a flat picture. Free, in browser, no upload.
How to Edit NotebookLM Slides: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) creates beautiful slides, but the text is locked inside images. This guide shows you exactly how to make every word editable — for free, in under 3 minutes.
How to Edit Unselectable Text in PDF and NotebookLM Slides
A step-by-step guide to editing text that can't be selected, copied, or modified in PDFs.
Tips & Techniques
How to Prompt NotebookLM for DeckEdit-Ready Slides
Structure your Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) prompts so the OCR engine can cleanly separate every text element into its own editable PowerPoint text box.
NotebookLM for Teachers: Turn AI Slides into Editable Lessons
Teachers can turn Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) AI slides into editable PowerPoint lessons in three steps: generate the deck in NotebookLM, convert it with DeckEdit's browser OCR (no upload, no account), then edit text, branding, and examples for your class. Free for any grade level.
Privacy & Comparisons
How DeckEdit Keeps Your Documents Private
DeckEdit processes everything in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Why DeckEdit Is Free (and Private) in 2026
Free is not a promotion here. It is the result of running the entire conversion in your browser instead of on a paid server.
What DeckEdit OCR Error Messages Mean
If you see an error while converting a PDF or image to PowerPoint, this page explains what happened and the exact steps to try next.
Compare Tools
DeckEdit vs Alai: Which Tool Should You Use for NotebookLM Slides?
DeckEdit is 100% free and processes locally. Files never leave your device and your original slide design is preserved exactly. Alai uses cloud AI to redesign slides with new layouts, requires an account, consumes credits, and adds watermarks on the free tier.
DeckEdit vs Tenorshare PDNob: Which PDF-to-PowerPoint Tool Should You Use?
DeckEdit is 100% free and runs in your browser with no installation. Unlimited conversions, no watermarks, works on any device. Tenorshare PDNob is a paid desktop app ($45 to $60) that adds watermarks after 20 exports and limits OCR to once per week on the free trial.
DeckEdit vs NBLM2PPTX: Zero-Config vs Developer Tool for NotebookLM Slides
DeckEdit is a zero-config browser tool. Visit the site, drop in your PDF, download your PPTX. No installation, no API keys, no cost. NBLM2PPTX is an open-source CLI requiring Python, a Gemini API key, and cloud processing with per-token costs.
DeckEdit vs NoteSlide (Codia AI): Which NotebookLM Converter Should You Use?
DeckEdit is 100% free and preserves your original slide design exactly using local OCR. Files never leave your device. NoteSlide (Codia AI) uses cloud AI to rebuild slides from scratch, altering layouts and fonts, with only 1 free conversion before requiring payment.