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):
Go to File → Import → Markdown/Text
Select a file to import
Choose from additional importing options and click Open
💡 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.
💡 Keep in mind that regular text paragraphs are not not visible in your slides, as explained in our tutorial. 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: —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.
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):
From the Presenter’s Library, browse folders
Select a file to import
Enable or disable additional import options, then click Import
💡 Keep the additional importing options checked to further speed up the process of converting your document into a presentation.
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.
💡 Keep in mind that regular text paragraphs are not not visible in your slides, as explained in our tutorial. 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: —see our Markdown Guide for more details. Presenter doesn’t currently support adding images as Content Blocks yet.
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):
From the Presenter’s Library, browse folders
Select a file to import
Enable or disable additional import options, then click Import
💡 Keep the additional importing options checked to further speed up the process of converting your document into a presentation.
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.
💡 Keep in mind that regular text paragraphs are not not visible in your slides, as explained in our tutorial. 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: —see our Markdown Guide for more details. Presenter doesn’t currently support adding images as Content Blocks yet.
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