# How to Create a Presentation from a File

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#### Open the Add-in

Launch PowerPoint and open the ChatGPT for Powerpoint add-in.\
If you see no add-in, check the ["How to install" ](/how-to-install/how-to-install.md)article<br>

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#### Select “Create from File” Option

You can also create from:

* #### [<sub>Create from Text</sub>](/how-to-create-a-presentation/how-to-create-a-presentation-from-text.md)
* #### [<sub>Create from Youtube</sub>](/how-to-create-a-presentation/how-to-create-a-presentation-from-a-youtube-link.md)
* #### [<sub>Create from Topic</sub>](/how-to-create-a-presentation/how-to-create-a-presentation-from-a-topic.md)

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#### Upload Your File

* Click the Upload File button.
* Choose your file from your computer. Supported formats include .docx, .pdf, and .txt \
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#### Select the Language

* Choose the language you want your presentation to be created in (English, Spanish, German, etc.).\
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#### Choose Number of Slides

* Select how many slides you want:
* Short summary (e.g., 5 slides)
* Medium detail (e.g., 8–10 slides)
* Full in-depth deck (e.g., 12+ slides)\
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#### Turn on Advanced Options (Optional)

* Choose Image Style
* Selects the content form (detailed or short)

#### Select the type of images you want used in your presentation:<br>

* Unsplash (beautiful, high-quality photos)
* Pexels (diverse, free-to-use stock images)
* AI Images (generated by artificial intelligence)
* Web Images (if you prefer web generated images)\
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**Preview and Edit Outlines**

* &#x20; You can replace the order of slides or change the titles of the slides\
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#### Choose Your Slide Template

* Pick a design template that suits your topic
* Change the colour of the template if necessary\
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#### Click "Continue"

Hit the Continue button and let the AI do the work.

The tool will create:

* Slide titles&#x20;
* Suitable Content
* Structured flow
* Visuals&#x20;

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#### Review&#x20;

* Preview the generated presentation.
* Make edits if needed

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**Pro Tip:**\
You can regenerate individual slides, edit the text, or customize visuals directly in PowerPoint afterward.<br>

1. [Create Slide ](/how-to-create-slide.md)(Choose Template Layout - Press “Continue” - Add Topic or Prompt (Turn on Advanced Options if necessary)  -  Press “Continue” - Completed!)
2. [Add/Replace an image](/how-to-add-image.md)  (Choose a Slide to Add or Replace image - Type keywords in search - Press Search Button - Press “Insert” or “Crop” Button on the image - Completed!)
3. [Rewrite Text](/how-to-rewrite-text.md) (Choose Preferred Action or Provide Specific Instructions to Enhance Your Slides - Choose Where You Want to Apply Changes “Selected slides or Selected Text” - Press the Button “Submit” - Completed!)
4. [Add Speaker Notes](/how-to-generate-speaker-notes.md) (Select Your Option “Generate For All Slides or Generate For Selected Slide” - Completed!)

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