Setting Poster Size and Saving as PDF

How to Set Your Poster Size in PowerPoint (36×48 or 48×36) and Save as One File

 

• Open PowerPoint
  

  • Start a new blank presentation orOR

    open

  • Open an existing one.template 

• Open Slide Size Settings (this may already be done if you are using a template)

  • Go to the Design tab.

  • Click Slide Size on the right end of the toolbar.

  • Select Custom Slide Size.

• Enter the Required Poster Size
  Choose one of the required dimensions:

  • 36 inches (height) × 48 inches (width) for landscape posters

  • 48 inches (height) × 36 inches (width) for portrait posters
    Make sure the Orientation matches your chosen layout.

• Apply Scaling
  When prompted:

  • Choose Ensure Fit to prevent content from being cut off,
    or

  • Choose Maximize to scale content up (you may need to re-adjust elements).

• Design Your Poster
  Insert text, images, charts, and layout elements.

  • Use View → Zoom for easier editing.

  • Use Arrange tools under the Home tab for alignment and spacing.

• Save as a Single PowerPoint File

  • Go to File → Save As.

  • Choose your save location.

  • Make sure the file type is PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx).

  • Name your file and click Save.

• (Optional) Export as PDF
  Useful for printing or submission:

  • Go to File → Export → Create PDF/XPSPDF Document.

  • Select Standard and click Publish.