Exporting a presentation as images means converting each individual slide into a separate picture file, like a JPEG or PNG. This process takes the content of each slide—text, graphics, formatting—and captures it as a static image you can't edit within the picture itself. It differs from exporting the whole presentation as a single PDF or keeping the original editable file because it creates multiple files, one per slide.

This is useful in several scenarios. For instance, you might need individual slides to post as images on a website or social media platform. Alternatively, images are often easier to embed into other documents, emails, or reports where presentation software isn't used; a teacher might embed image slides into a learning management system description, or a marketing team might use them in a promotional email template.

The main advantage is universal accessibility; images open on almost any device without requiring specialized presentation software. However, a significant limitation is loss of functionality: text cannot be edited within the image, animations and transitions are lost, and file size can be larger than optimized formats. This makes it ideal for distributing finalized visuals where interaction or editing isn't needed. Future developments focus on smarter compression for smaller image sizes.