Import

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. Screenshot of the Library access from the Editor with the file icon on the left side of the toolbar. Screenshot of the Markdown Import menu.

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: ![alt text](image_name.png)—see our Markdown Guide for more details. Presenter doesn’t currently support adding images as Content Blocks yet.

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.

Story

Editor

The Editor is where you’ll write your narrative, add visuals, and turn your content into slides.

The Thumbnails

Preview, reorder, duplicate or delete your slides.

Shortcuts

Navigate the app more efficiently by learning the shortcuts available in Presenter.

Backups And Recovery

Lost your progress in a presentation? Wishing you hadn't deleted that slide? No worries!