### 1. Open the Generator

In the editor, click **AI Generate**. You will see the generator modal with multiple input types. For this guide, you want **Topic**.

AI GenerateTopicType / Slides / Language / Goal

### 2. Write a Topic That Works

The fastest way to get a usable deck is to treat the topic field like a short brief. Add four things: **audience**, **objective**, **scope**, and **constraints**.

#### A simple topic template

- **Topic:** [what it is]
- **Audience:** [who is listening]
- **Objective:** [what they should believe/do]
- **Scope:** [what to cover, what to skip]
- **Constraints:** [tone, time, level, region, data points]

#### Good topic

“AI adoption plan for a 30-person SaaS. Audience: leadership team. Objective: approve a 90-day rollout. Scope: use cases, risks, timeline, budget. Tone: direct, practical.”

#### Weak topic

“AI in business”

### 3. Set Type, Slides, Language, Goal

These four settings decide whether the deck feels like something a human would actually present. They also decide how much content you get and how specific it is.

#### Type

Pick a format that matches your real deliverable: school presentation, investor pitch, sales proposal, talk, workshop. If you want something specific, choose **Custom** and name it.

#### Slides

Short decks are easier to polish. Use 5 or 10 for most cases. Use Auto when you want the tool to decide pacing.

#### Language

Choose the language you will actually present in. If you need bilingual content, generate in one language and translate slide-by-slide later.

#### Audience Goal

This is the secret weapon. Write the outcome you want: approve budget, teach a concept, convince a buyer, align a team.

If you want more control than Topic allows, use [Outline mode](/content/blog/outline-to-ppt/index.html). Topic is for speed, Outline is for steering.

### 4. Generate the Deck

Click **Generate Presentation**. The editor will create a new deck and populate the slide list. From here, your job is not to redesign. Your job is to make it sound like you.

#### First pass checklist

- Skim the slide titles in the sidebar. Do they tell a story in order?
- Remove slides that repeat the same point.
- Replace generic examples with your real ones.
- Keep it short. More slides usually means more cleanup.

### 5. Refine Slide-by-Slide

Use two tools for speed: direct editing and AI Director. Direct editing is for quick copy fixes. AI Director is for rewriting, restructuring, and polishing the current slide.

#### Direct editing

Click text on the slide and edit it like a doc. Keep the idea, tighten the phrasing, remove fluff.

**Rule**: If it reads like a template, cut it. Replace with your vocabulary.

#### AI Director

Open AI Director and give it a concrete instruction for the current slide. You can undo the last AI change if it goes sideways.

**Example prompts**
- “Rewrite this slide for an executive audience. Keep it short.”
- “Turn this into 3 crisp bullets with a strong headline.”
- “Remove hype. Make it practical and specific.”

Full guide: [AI Director](/content/blog/ai-director/index.html)

### 6. Add Images (Optional)

If a slide has an image placeholder, click it. You can search stock images or generate one. If you do not need images, keep the deck text-first. A clean deck beats a noisy deck.

**A Stock Search**

Fast and safe. Search a keyword that matches the slide message, not the slide title.

**B Generate Image**

Use for abstract concepts or when you want a specific vibe. Keep prompts simple.

**C Upload**

Best for screenshots, product shots, charts, or your own brand assets.

When you are in a hurry, pick one visual style per deck. Consistency looks intentional.

### 7. Export PPTX or PDF

Export is the point. Use **PPTX** when someone will edit later. Use **PDF** when you want a locked version to send or print.

#### Export choices

- **PPTX:** best for team workflows, updates, and last-minute edits.
- **PDF:** best for sending, printing, and presenting anywhere.

### Troubleshooting

- **The deck feels generic:** improve the topic prompt with audience and objective, then regenerate, or rewrite key slides with AI Director.
- **Too much content:** use fewer slides, or ask AI Director to cut copy by 30 percent on the busy slides.
- **Not enough structure:** set a clearer Goal, or switch to Outline mode for stronger control.
- **Images feel random:** search for one consistent keyword theme, or remove images entirely and keep it text-first.

### FAQ

**What is topic to ppt?**

It generates a full deck from a short topic brief. You control type, slide count, language, and the audience goal.

**What topic works best?**

A topic with scope and angle. Add audience, objective, and constraints like time, level, and tone.

**Can I control the structure?**

Yes, through Type, Slides, and Goal. If you want stronger control, use Outline mode.

**Does it include images automatically?**

Some slide templates include image placeholders. You can fill them via stock search, image generation, or upload.

**What should I do after generation?**

Do a fast cleanup pass: fix the story, tighten copy, replace examples, and export. Use AI Director to polish the key slides.