Convert PPT to PDF API: Technical Guide and Integration Notes
The Convert PPT to PDF API from GuGuData helps developers convert PowerPoint presentations into PDF format with high-quality output.
This article is written for developers who want a crawlable, readable reference before integrating the endpoint into a product, data pipeline, internal tool, or technical workflow. The official detail page is https://gugudata.io/details/ppt2pdf.
API details
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| API name | Convert PPT to PDF |
| Category | Document and Image APIs |
| Method | POST |
| Endpoint | https://api.gugudata.io/v1/imagerecognition/ppt-to-pdf |
| Content type | multipart/form-data |
| Demo endpoint | https://api.gugudata.io/v1/imagerecognition/ppt-to-pdf/demo |
| Detail page | https://gugudata.io/details/ppt2pdf |
When to use this API
- Convert PPTX presentations to PDF for sharing, reporting, or archiving.
- Preserve slide layout and formatting in a downloadable PDF output.
- Automate manual PowerPoint export steps in business tools and content workflows.
Request parameters
This endpoint accepts parameters through the query string plus request body. Keep appkey out of client-side public code and send it only from trusted server-side environments.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
appkey |
string |
Yes | YOUR_APPKEY |
Application key used for request authentication. Supply the value as a query parameter, form field, or multipart field according to the request content type. |
file |
file |
Yes | - | PowerPoint file to convert. PPTX format is supported. |
Example request
curl -X POST "https://api.gugudata.io/v1/imagerecognition/ppt-to-pdf?appkey=YOUR_APPKEY" \
-F "file=@./presentation.pptx"
Response fields
The response body contains the fields below for successful JSON responses. For binary endpoints, the success response is returned as binary content and JSON is used for error responses.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
dataStatus |
object |
Yes | Response metadata returned by the API response. |
dataStatus.requestParameter |
string |
Yes | Normalized request parameters echoed by the service. Sensitive credentials are omitted when available. |
dataStatus.statusCode |
integer |
Yes | Application-level status code returned by the API response. |
dataStatus.statusDescription |
string |
Yes | Application-level status message returned by the API response. |
dataStatus.responseDateTime |
string |
Yes | Response timestamp returned by the API response. |
dataStatus.dataTotalCount |
integer |
Yes | Total number of records that match the request. |
data |
object |
Yes | Primary response payload returned by the endpoint. |
data.pdfPath |
string |
Yes | CDN URL for the generated PDF file. |
Response example
{
"dataStatus": {
"statusCode": 200,
"statusDescription": "successfully",
"responseDateTime": "2026-04-17T00:00:00Z",
"dataTotalCount": 1,
"requestParameter": ""
},
"data": {
"pdfPath": "https://cdn.example.com/presentation.pdf"
}
}
HTTP status codes
Use the HTTP status code for transport-level handling. If the response body contains dataStatus.statusCode, treat it as an application-level status field in the JSON payload.
| HTTP status | Meaning | Recommended handling |
|---|---|---|
200 |
Request processed successfully. | Parse the documented response body for the endpoint result. |
400 |
Invalid request parameters or request format. | Check required fields, data types, and request body format. |
401 |
Missing or unknown application key. | Send a valid appkey with the request. |
403 |
The application key is recognized but access is not allowed. | Check subscription, trial state, and endpoint access. |
429 |
Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded. | Reduce concurrency or retry after the limit window resets. |
500 |
Internal service error. | Retry later or contact support if the error persists. |
503 |
Upstream service unavailable. | Retry later when the dependency is available again. |
Implementation notes
- Validate the uploaded file type before sending the request.
- Keep server-side retries conservative for
429,500, and503responses. - Store the returned PDF URL only according to your own retention and access-control requirements.
- Log the HTTP status code and
dataStatus.statusDescriptiontogether for easier debugging. - Use the demo endpoint for a quick connectivity check, then switch to the authenticated endpoint for production data.
FAQ
Where is the official API detail page?
The official detail page is https://gugudata.io/details/ppt2pdf. It is the best place to review the latest public endpoint information before publishing or integrating.
Should I handle dataStatus.statusCode as the HTTP status code?
No. Use the HTTP status code for request-level behavior such as authentication, permission, rate limiting, and server errors. Use dataStatus.statusCode only as the response body status field when it is present.
Can I use the demo endpoint in production?
No. The demo endpoint is for quick testing and examples. Use the authenticated endpoint with your appkey for production workflows.
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