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Import iPhone

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):

  • Tap the folder icon at the top left of the Editor, then choose Open…
  • Find the .md or .txt file and tap it
  • Enable or disable additional import options, then tap Import

💡 Keep the additional importing options checked to further speed up the process of converting your document into a presentation.Screenshot of the folder menu at the top left of the Editor, with Open…, Open Recent, New, and Settings.Screenshot of the Markdown Import menu.

Convert Markdown to Slides

Presenter splits your imported document into slides based on its headings, such as # Heading1 or ## Heading2. Headings on consecutive lines, with no blank line or text between them, stay together on the same slide.

💡 Keep in mind that regular text paragraphs are not visible in your slides, as explained in our in-app tutorial, Fast and Focused. Body text is your script by default—your speaker notes.

Import Local Images

Presenter imports only the text of your .md or .txt document. If it includes local images, add them afterwards through the Media menu.

Imported images have to be added like this: ![alt text](image_name.png)—see our Markdown Guide for more details.

Screenshot of a Markdown file in iA Writer with headers and body text.Screenshot of the same file imported in iA Presenter with slides cut after each headers.

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iPad and iPhone

Scan this QR code with your iPhone or iPad camera to download iA Presenter on the App Store.