How to Create a Presentation from a File

1

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" article

2

Select “Create from File” Option

You can also create from:

3

Upload Your File

  • Click the Upload File button.

  • Choose your file from your computer. Supported formats include .docx, .pdf, and .txt

4

Select the Language

  • Choose the language you want your presentation to be created in (English, Spanish, German, etc.).

5

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)

6

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:

  • 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)

7

Preview and Edit Outlines

  • You can replace the order of slides or change the titles of the slides

8

Choose Your Slide Template

  • Pick a design template that suits your topic

  • Change the colour of the template if necessary

9

Click "Continue"

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

The tool will create:

  • Slide titles

  • Suitable Content

  • Structured flow

  • Visuals

10

Review

  • Preview the generated presentation.

  • Make edits if needed

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

  1. Create Slide (Choose Template Layout - Press “Continue” - Add Topic or Prompt (Turn on Advanced Options if necessary) - Press “Continue” - Completed!)

  2. Add/Replace an image (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 (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 (Select Your Option “Generate For All Slides or Generate For Selected Slide” - Completed!)

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