Creating a presentation traditionally takes hours: finding a template, selecting images, aligning blocks, an endless struggle with PowerPoint. AI tools have reduced this process to 10–15 minutes. Let's explore what services exist, how to use them, and which prompts yield the best results.
How AI Creates Presentations
Modern AI presentation generators work on a similar principle: you describe the topic, audience, and goal — the service generates the structure, text, selects visual design, and arranges everything across slides. Some tools create a presentation completely from scratch, others assist at individual stages.
The main advantage is that you get a ready draft in minutes, not hours. All that's left is to edit the details.
Gamma — The Leader in AI Presentations
Gamma is one of the most popular tools for creating presentations with AI. The service generates beautiful slides with adaptive design.
Step-by-Step Process
- Go to gamma.app and create a free account.
- Click Create new → Presentation.
- Choose a creation method: from a prompt, from a document, or from sketches.
- Enter a description of the presentation.
- Select a design theme from the suggested options.
- Wait for generation and edit the result.
Prompt for Gamma
Create a 12-slide presentation on implementing a CRM system in a small business.
Audience: small business owners without a technical background.
Structure:
- Problem (2 slides): why Excel and notebooks don't work
- Solution (3 slides): what CRM is and how it helps
- Practice (4 slides): step-by-step implementation
- Results (2 slides): case studies and numbers
- Call to action (1 slide)
Tone: friendly, without complex terms.
Pros and Cons of Gamma
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Beautiful modern design | Limited free plan |
| Fast generation (30–60 seconds) | Does not export to .pptx on the free plan |
| Adaptive format (works like a web page) | Sometimes generates too much text |
| Built-in editor with drag-and-drop | Limited customization options |
Beautiful.ai — Design on Autopilot
Beautiful.ai focuses on design: each slide is automatically aligned, with fonts and colors selected. The AI feature DesignBot helps generate content.
Step-by-Step Process
- Register on beautiful.ai.
- Choose Create from prompt or start with a template.
- Describe the topic and purpose of the presentation.
- DesignBot will create the structure and fill the slides.
- Use Smart Slides for automatic layout.
- Export to PDF or PowerPoint.
Prompt for Beautiful.ai
Quarterly report from the marketing department for company management.
Include: key metrics (traffic, conversions, ROI), plan completion,
main campaigns and their results, plan for the next quarter.
Style: corporate, minimal text, maximum graphs and numbers.
10–15 slides.
Beautiful.ai is excellent for corporate presentations where neat, professional design is important.
Canva AI — A Universal Tool
Canva has added AI functions to its presentation editor. Magic Design generates slides, and Magic Write helps with text.
Step-by-Step Process
- Open canva.com → Presentations.
- Click Magic Design and describe the topic.
- Choose one of the suggested design options.
- Use Magic Write to generate text for each slide.
- Add images via Magic Media (image generation).
- Edit and download in the desired format.
Advantages of Canva AI
- Huge template library (over 10,000 for presentations).
- Image generation right in the editor.
- Real-time collaboration.
- Export to any format (PPTX, PDF, video).
- Free plan with AI functions (with limitations).
Prompt for Canva Magic Design
Presentation for investors of an EdTech startup.
Product: an online platform for learning programming.
Style: modern, tech-savvy, with bright accents.
Slides: problem, solution, market, product, business model, team, finances, ask.
Tome — AI Storytelling
Tome positions itself as a storytelling tool. It generates not just slides, but a cohesive story with a visual narrative.
Step-by-Step Process
- Go to tome.app.
- Describe the topic in the input field.
- Tome will create a full presentation with text and images.
- Each slide is a separate "page" with its own narrative.
- Edit text, change images, add your own slides.
- Share a link or export.
When to Choose Tome
- Investor pitch decks.
- Product or brand stories.
- Internal presentations with a narrative.
- When a story is more important than a data table.
Google Slides + Gemini
Google has integrated Gemini into Google Slides. The feature is available to Google Workspace subscribers.
What Gemini Can Do in Slides
- Generate images for slides.
- Create text blocks and headings.
- Suggest design layouts.
- Help with presentation structure.
Step-by-Step Process
- Open Google Slides.
- Click the Gemini icon on the sidebar.
- Describe what needs to be created.
- Gemini will suggest content and design.
- Apply suggestions or edit.
Suitable for those already working in the Google ecosystem who don't want to switch to other platforms.
SlidesGo + Wepik AI
SlidesGo offers an AI presentation generator that creates slides based on a text description.
Step-by-Step Process
- Go to slidesgo.com/ai-presentations.
- Enter the topic and choose a style.
- Specify the number of slides and tone.
- The service will generate the presentation.
- Edit in the online editor or download as a template for Google Slides / PowerPoint.
Comparison Table of Tools
| Tool | Free Plan | Design Quality | PPTX Export | Image Generation | Russian Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Yes (with limits) | Excellent | Paid | No | Yes |
| Beautiful.ai | Trial period | Excellent | Yes | No | Partially |
| Canva AI | Yes (with limits) | Good | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tome | Yes (with limits) | Good | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Google Slides + Gemini | Workspace plan | Average | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SlidesGo AI | Yes | Good | Yes | No | Partially |
Prompts for Generating Slide Content
Even if you're making a presentation manually in PowerPoint, AI can help with content. Here are prompts for ChatGPT or Claude:
Structure Generation
Create a structure for a presentation on the topic "[topic]".
Audience: [description].
Goal: [inform/persuade/sell].
Number of slides: [number].
For each slide, specify: title, key points (2–3 items),
visual recommendation (graph, photo, icons, chart).
Text Generation for a Slide
Write text for a presentation slide.
Slide title: "[title]"
Maximum: 40 words of main text + 3 bullet points.
Tone: [business/casual/inspiring].
The slide should convey one key idea: [idea].
Speaker Notes Generation
Write speaker notes for a slide titled "[title]".
The slide contains: [slide text].
Notes for 1–2 minutes of speaking. Include: elaboration of points,
an example or analogy, a transition to the next slide.
Tips for a Professional Result
The "One Slide — One Idea" Rule
AI often overloads slides with text. After generation, go through each slide and ensure it conveys only one key idea. Remove anything extra or move it to speaker notes.
Check Facts
AI can generate non-existent statistics. Always verify numbers, dates, and facts, especially if the presentation is for an external audience.
Adapt to Your Brand
Replace standard colors and fonts with your brand's. Add a logo. This takes 5 minutes but makes the presentation professional.
Don't Forget Visuals
Generated slides often contain only text. Add:
- Graphs and charts for data.
- Icons for lists.
- Photos for emotional slides.
- Screenshots for product demonstrations.
Conclusion
AI presentation tools are not a replacement for a designer, but an excellent starting point. In 10 minutes, you get a draft that previously would have required 2–3 hours of work. The best strategy is to generate a base in one of the described tools, then refine it to perfection: remove excess text, check facts, add visuals, and adapt it to your brand.
Start with Gamma or Canva AI — they offer the best balance of quality and accessibility. For corporate presentations, consider Beautiful.ai, and for investor pitches, Tome.