PowerPoint Reader

Convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF and read slides visually.

29|1|Updated Feb 2, 2026

Search Tags:#text extraction #PowerPoint #presentation #PDF #visual reading

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/spamsch/son-of-simon --skill powerpoint-reader

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Skill: PowerPoint Reader
Source: https://github.com/spamsch/son-of-simon/tree/main/skills/powerpoint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/spamsch/son-of-simon --skill powerpoint-reader

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Keynote, AppleScript, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts PowerPoint presentations to PDF and reads the slides visually, solving the issue of analyzing PowerPoint files that are not text-readable.

Core Features & Use Cases

Convert PPTX to PDF: Converts PowerPoint presentations to PDF using Keynote.
Visual Reading: Reads the PDF slides visually, preserving layout and content.
Use Case: Quickly summarize a presentation or extract key points without opening the original PowerPoint file.

Quick Start

Summarize the presentation 'meeting_slides.pptx'.

Frequently Asked Questions about PowerPoint Reader

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF for visual reading?▼

To convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF for visual reading, the Skill uses Keynote to handle the PPTX file and then visually reads the generated PDF content. This preserves the layout without needing the original file.

Do I need Keynote to extract text from PowerPoint files?▼

Yes, you need Keynote installed to extract text from PowerPoint files using this approach. Keynote is required to convert the PPTX presentation to PDF format before the visual reading process begins.

Can I summarize a PowerPoint presentation without opening the original file?▼

You can summarize a PowerPoint presentation without opening the original file by converting it to PDF and reading the slides visually. This allows you to quickly extract key points from the presentation content.

Does AppleScript work with PDF conversion for analyzing presentations?▼

AppleScript works with PDF conversion by reading the visually converted presentation slides. After Keynote converts the PPTX to PDF, AppleScript facilitates the visual reading to analyze the presentation content.

What is the best way to analyze non-text-readable PowerPoint slides?▼

The best way to analyze non-text-readable PowerPoint slides is converting them to PDF format using Keynote and reading the content visually. This solves the issue of analyzing presentations that lack native text extraction.