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Create Presentations with Markdown — MD to Slides

Why spend hours in PowerPoint when you can write presentations in Markdown? Our MD to Slides tool turns your text notes into beautiful, presentable slides in seconds.

The Slide Syntax

Creating slides is simple — use --- to separate slides:

# Welcome

This is the first slide

---

# Second Slide

- Point one
- Point two
- Point three

---

# Thank You

Questions?

That's it! Three slides, ready to present.

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Themes

Choose from multiple built-in themes:

  • Light — Clean white background
  • Dark — Easy on the eyes
  • Gradient — Modern purple gradient
  • Nature — Fresh green theme

What Works in Slides

All standard Markdown formatting works:

  • # Heading — Slide titles
  • **bold** and *italic*
  • Bullet lists and numbered lists
  • Code blocks with syntax highlighting
  • Blockquotes for emphasis

Presenting

Use the presentation features:

  • ← → arrows to navigate slides
  • Keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation
  • Fullscreen mode for presenting

Export Options

Export your presentation in multiple formats:

  • HTML — Self-contained presentation file
  • PDF — For printing or sharing

Tips for Better Slides

  • Keep slides simple — One idea per slide
  • Use bullet points — Easier to read than paragraphs
  • Add code carefully — Keep code blocks short
  • Preview often — Check how your slides look

When to Use MD Slides

Perfect for:

  • Technical presentations and talks
  • Quick internal meetings
  • Educational content
  • Developer documentation

Start Presenting

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