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What file types can I use to create my AI presentation?

By Kevin Goedecke

SlideSpeak makes it incredibly easy to transform your existing documents into professional AI-generated presentations. Whether you have a detailed report or a simple text file, our AI can handle a wide range of formats natively.

Supported File Types

You can upload the following file types directly to SlideSpeak to get started with your presentation:

  • PDF Documents (.pdf) – Perfect for research papers or existing reports.
  • Word Documents (.doc, .docx) – Great for turning structured documents into slides.
  • PowerPoint Presentations (.ppt, .pptx) – Use these to redesign or expand existing decks.
  • Excel Spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx) – Ideal for data-heavy presentations.
  • Plain Text Files (.txt) – For quick drafts and simple notes.
SlideSpeak Upload Dialog showing supported file types
The SlideSpeak upload dialog supports multiple file formats.

How to Use Google Slides with SlideSpeak

While SlideSpeak doesn’t yet support direct Google Slides URLs, you can easily use your Google Slides presentations by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Download your Google Slides presentation

Open your presentation in Google Slides, then go to File > Download > Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx).

Downloading Google Slides as PowerPoint
Select PowerPoint from the download menu in Google Slides.

Step 2: Upload to SlideSpeak

Head over to your SlideSpeak dashboard, click on “Create presentation with AI,” and select the “.pptx” file you just downloaded. Our AI will then process the slides and help you create something new!

Pro Tip: For the best results, ensure your document has clear headings and structured sections. This helps the AI better understand the key points of your presentation.

Need Help?

If you have a file format that isn’t listed here, or if you encounter any issues during the upload process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Support Team.