# Image PowerPoint vs editable PowerPoint from NotebookLM

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/image-pptx-vs-editable-pptx  
Section: Compare  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free + Pro

An image PPTX keeps the exact look NotebookLM generated, but every slide is one picture and its text cannot be changed. An editable PPTX is rebuilt from the slide text, so titles and bullets are real text boxes, in a clean layout rather than the original design. The editable version requires Ultra Exporter Pro.

## Side by side

|  | Image PPTX | Editable PPTX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Looks like the original | Yes, pixel for pixel | No, clean re-layout |
| Edit wording | No | Yes |
| Apply your own theme | No | Yes |
| Charts and illustrations | Kept inside the image | Not converted; keep the original as reference |
| Speaker notes | None | Narration in notes |
| Plan | Free, 5 a day | Pro |

## Which to choose

- Choose **Image PPTX** if you will present the deck as it is, or only need to reorder and delete slides.
- Choose **Editable PPTX** if you need to correct text, translate, rebrand, or reuse the content in your own template.

## Frequently asked questions

### Image PPTX or Editable PPTX: which is better?

Neither in general. Choose Image PPTX if you will present the deck as it is, or only need to reorder and delete slides. Choose Editable PPTX if you need to correct text, translate, rebrand, or reuse the content in your own template.

### Can I have both in one file?

The editable export can add the original image after each slide or show it as a thumbnail, so you edit with the design in view.

## Related guides

- [Export NotebookLM slides to PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-powerpoint)
- [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint)
- [Why are NotebookLM slides not editable?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/why-are-notebooklm-slides-not-editable)
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- [Word vs PDF for NotebookLM reports](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/word-vs-pdf)
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