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Import Markdown Files as Presentations

Want to create a presentation really, really quickly? Import a Markdown or text file, which automatically converts it into slides in Presenter. Add a few visuals and you’re good to go.

To import a .md or .txt file from Writer (or any text editor):

Tip: Keep the additional importing options checked to further speed up the process of converting your document into a presentation.

Start by selecting a Markdown or text file you want to to import into Presenter.

Convert Markdown to Slides

Presenter will split your imported document’s content based on its structure. For example, Presenter will create new slide for each # Heading1 or ## Heading2 it finds in your document.

Tip: Keep in mind that regular text paragraphs are not not visible in your slides, as explained in our fast love. Body text is your script by default—your speaker notes.

Import Local Images

If your imported .md or .txt document includes local images, Presenter will automatically add them to the .iapresenter file. Depending on your local settings, Presenter may ask you for access to these images.

Imported images have to be added like this: ![alt text](image_name.png)—see our Markdown Guide for more details. Presenter doesn’t currently support adding images as Content Blocks yet.

The original .md file in iA Writer with headings and paragraphs.

The same .md file, automatically turned into slides and speaker notes after being imported into Presenter.

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If you are experiencing a problem that our support section doesn’t solve please reach out to us. We take a break on the weekends (JST), but during weekdays we aim to reply within 1-2 business days.

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