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Gamma PowerPoint Export Looks Different
- Status
- Workaround available
- platforms:
- Web, iOS, Android
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 4
- Method
- how we research
RUNBOOK · gamma/export-formatting-wrong4 FIXES
// quick answer
Exports follow Present Mode, so layouts, fonts and backgrounds can differ from the editor. Toggling Zoom to fit and setting card backgrounds usually fixes it.
Most likely fix: Check Zoom to fit
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Check Zoom to fit
- 01Open Share > Export
- 02Toggle Zoom to fit
- 03Export again
Did this fix it?FIX 2Set card backgrounds
- 01Select each card
- 02Choose Card background color in the toolbar
- 03Re-export
Did this fix it?FIX 3Re-export charts
- 01Re-export once; if charts stay small, send the gamma link and format to support
Did this fix it?FIX 4Avoid Google Slides font swap
- 01Open the PPTX in PowerPoint instead of Google Slides
- 02Or use PDF export
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Exported PPTX or PDF has shifted text, missing backgrounds, wrong fonts or small charts.
Why it happens
- C-01Export reflects Present Mode
- C-02Solid page backgrounds don't export
- C-03Google Slides ignores embedded fonts
- C-04Heavy images
// this guide also covers
- gamma export powerpoint formatting
- gamma pptx export broken
- gamma export not matching
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