Save one Google Slide as pdf with Google Apps Script while preserving the format

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The solution provided in this answer is correct but in my experience, a slide in 4:3 format will be saved as a pdf in the 16:9 format, which scrambles the contents.

How can I save a Google Slide to pdf and make the output pdf preserve the original slide format?

Arslan Arshad · Accepted Answer · 2024-01-26 05:14:10Z

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Simple Solution:

function SaveAsPDF() {
  var googleSlidesId = "#############################" //replace with presentation id
  var slidesBlob = UrlFetchApp.fetch("https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/"+googleSlidesId+"/export?format=pdf").getBlob();
  var pdf = DriveApp.createFile(slidesBlob);
  Logger.log(pdf.getUrl());
}

UrlFetchApp

edited Jan 26, 2024 at 5:14

answered Dec 8, 2023 at 7:19

Arslan Arshad

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seinecle Over a year ago

This does not preserve the file format. A slide formatted in 4:3 will turn into a pdf in 16:9 format.

Arslan Arshad Over a year ago

Solution is working fine. please test it again. 4:3 slides file and PDF

seinecle Over a year ago

Sorry I didn't test your solution 🤦‍♂️. Will do.

seinecle Over a year ago

I tested the solution and it still outputs files in 16:9 format. Strange.

seinecle Over a year ago

Got it. I had introduced additional steps which turned the Slide Presentation in 16:9 format, so of course the pdf was 16:9 as well. Your solution is perfectly fine. If you edit it I'll be able to remove the downvote.

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