## Overview

### 3 ways to add images

- **Stock Search:** fast visuals for concepts, people, offices, products, landscapes.
- **Upload:** logos, screenshots, charts, your own photos, brand assets.
- **AI Generate:** custom illustrations, on-brand vibe, and visuals you cannot find easily.

## 1\. Open the Image Picker

Any image placeholder on a slide can open the image picker. Click the placeholder and you will see a modal with two tabs: **Stock Search** and **AI Generate**. There is also an **Upload** button in Stock Search.

Click placeholderPicker opensChoose: Stock, Upload, or AI

If you want the Auto-Suggest prompt to be accurate, click the exact placeholder you want to fill before opening the AI tab.

## 2\. Stock Search

Stock Search is the fastest path to a decent deck. Type a search query, hit Search, then click an image to insert it into your slide.

A Search

Use short, concrete queries: “founder at laptop”, “modern office”, “rocket launch”, “team meeting”.

B Pick

Choose images with strong subject separation. They crop better in slide layouts.

C Replace

You can click the same placeholder again to swap the image without touching the rest of the slide.

## 3\. Upload Your Own

Use Upload for anything specific: logos, UI screenshots, charts, photos, brand images, or product shots. In the Stock Search tab, click **Upload** and choose a file.

### Upload best practices

- **Prefer PNG for logos:** especially if transparent background matters.
- **Use larger screenshots:** small screenshots blur when stretched.
- **Keep edges clean:** crop tight before upload if the screenshot has a lot of empty UI.

## 4\. AI Image Generation

The AI tab generates a new image from a prompt. You can write your own prompt or use **Auto-Suggest** to draft one based on your slide content.

### Manual prompt

Describe the subject, vibe, and composition. Keep it specific.

Example prompt

A clean, minimal illustration of a founder presenting a simple roadmap on a whiteboard, warm light, modern office, confident but calm mood.

### Auto-Suggest

Auto-Suggest reads your slide and proposes a prompt. It works best when the slide has a clear headline and a tight message.

Tip: Click the image placeholder you want to fill first. Auto-Suggest will prioritize the nearby text.

## 5\. Style Reference (Optional)

Style reference lets you upload an image that guides the aesthetics of the generated image (palette, lighting, texture, mood). It is not meant to copy the subject from the reference.

### Good style references

- A deck screenshot with the vibe you like (colors, contrast, minimalism).
- An illustration style you want to match (flat, sketch, watercolor).
- A brand image that represents your tone (serious, playful, premium).

## 6\. Insert and Replace

After generating an image, click **Insert to Slide**. If you are using Stock Search, just click the image result. To replace an image, click the placeholder again and pick a new one.

REPLACE

Replacing an image does not change layout or typography. It is safe.

CROP

The picker uses a cover-style crop. Choose images that still look good when cropped.

CONSISTENT

Use a similar style across the deck. Mixed photo styles can look chaotic.

## Best Practices for Clean Exports

### Checklist

- **Use larger images:** it reduces blur in PPTX and PDF exports.
- **Avoid tiny text inside images:** screenshots of dashboards can become unreadable when scaled.
- **Keep contrast strong:** if you place text over an image, pick a calm background.
- **Use icons deliberately:** one strong image per slide often beats three weak ones.

## Troubleshooting

- **Picker does not open:** make sure you clicked the placeholder, not the slide background.
- **Stock results are empty:** try a simpler query or remove adjectives.
- **AI image fails to generate:** shorten the prompt and try again. Also confirm your AI provider is reachable.
- **Image looks blurry:** replace it with a higher resolution upload or pick a larger stock image.

## FAQ

**What image formats work best?**

PNG is best for logos and crisp graphics. JPG is fine for photos. Use larger images when possible.

**Can I reuse generated images?**

Yes. You can download them from the generator tab or keep them in your deck by leaving them in the slide.

**Does the style reference copy my image?**

It should not. The intent is style guidance (palette, mood, lighting). Keep your prompt clear if you want a different subject.