Convert PowerPoint Presentations to SWF Flash in Java

Convert Presentations to Flash

The Save method exposed by Presentation class can be used to convert the whole presentation into SWF document. The following example shows how to convert a presentation into SWF document by using options provided by SWFOptions class.You can also include comments in generated SWF using ISWFOptions class and INotesCommentsLayoutingOptions interface.

Presentation pres = new Presentation("Sample.pptx");
try {
    SwfOptions swfOptions = new SwfOptions();
    swfOptions.setViewerIncluded(false);
    swfOptions.getNotesCommentsLayouting().setNotesPosition(NotesPositions.BottomFull);
    
    // Saving presentation
    pres.save("Sample.swf", SaveFormat.Swf, swfOptions);
} finally {
    if (pres != null) pres.dispose();
}

FAQ

Can I include hidden slides in the SWF?

Yes. Enable the hidden slides using the setShowHiddenSlides method in SwfOptions. By default, hidden slides are not exported.

How can I control compression and the final SWF size?

Use the setCompressed method and adjust JPEG quality to balance file size and image fidelity.

What is ‘setViewerIncluded’ for, and when should I disable it?

setViewerIncluded adds an embedded player UI (navigation controls, panels, search). Disable it if you plan to use your own player or need a bare SWF frame without UI.

What happens if a source font is missing on the export machine?

Aspose.Slides will substitute the font you specify via setDefaultRegularFont in SwfOptions to avoid an unintended fallback.