Gamma

Yes, Gamma provides a native feature that allows users to export presentations, documents, and websites as Portable Document Format (PDF) files. This functionality is integral to the platform, enabling content to be shared, archived, and printed in a universally accessible format. The export process is designed to be straightforward, accessible directly from the Gamma editor. Users can initiate an export by navigating to the 'Share' button, typically found in the top-right corner of the interface, and selecting the 'Export' option. An alternative path is through the three-dot menu (...), which also contains the 'Export' command. Upon selecting PDF as the desired format, Gamma's system processes the content and generates the file. For user convenience, a download link for the completed PDF is sent to the email address associated with the user's account. The platform offers flexibility in this process, allowing users to export the entire presentation, a custom range of cards, or even a single card, depending on their specific requirements. A key aspect of this feature is the conversion of Gamma's dynamic, scrolling card-based format into a traditional, paginated PDF document. Each card within a Gamma presentation generally corresponds to one page in the exported PDF. The visual appearance of the PDF is based on the 'Present Mode' of the deck, ensuring the final document reflects the intended viewing experience. To manage how content from long, scrolling cards fits onto fixed pages, Gamma includes a 'Page Setup' menu, which can be found under 'Format > Document'. This menu provides options for document size, such as 'Letter,' and includes a 'Scale content to fit' toggle. This scaling feature helps prevent content from being cut off at page breaks. Additionally, the Gamma editor displays a dotted horizontal line on each card, which serves as a visual guide indicating the page boundary for PDF exports, allowing users to design their content with pagination in mind. When exporting, static elements are preserved while dynamic ones are lost. Text, images, and active hyperlinks are successfully transferred to the PDF, maintaining the core informational content and basic navigation. However, due to the static nature of the PDF format, interactive elements inherent to the Gamma platform are not retained. This includes animations, transitions between cards, embedded videos, and live web content like interactive charts or external applications. Certain visual stylings may also be altered; for instance, 'Gradient Headings' might render as solid colors. Custom fonts may also be substituted with standard system fonts if the viewer of the PDF does not have the original fonts installed, which can affect the typography. The PDF export feature serves several practical use cases. It facilitates offline sharing with individuals who may not have internet access. It provides a print-ready format for creating physical handouts or high-quality copies. It also serves as a stable format for archiving important presentations for compliance or future reference. While Gamma has introduced direct posting to platforms like LinkedIn, PDF remains a versatile format for uploads to various other systems. There are, however, several limitations to this feature. For users on Gamma's free plan, exported PDFs will contain a 'Made with Gamma' watermark. This watermark can be removed by upgrading to a paid subscription, such as the Plus or Pro plan. Layout issues can also arise, where content that crosses the page-break indicator in the editor is cut off in the PDF, necessitating manual adjustments like resizing content or splitting one long card into multiple shorter ones. Furthermore, presentations with numerous high-resolution images can result in very large PDF file sizes, which may lead to export failures or rendering errors. In such cases, compressing images within Gamma before exporting is recommended. Finally, extremely long presentations may encounter technical limits and fail to export correctly, suggesting that breaking up large decks into smaller sections is a best practice for reliable PDF generation.