{"id":2477,"date":"2025-03-06T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/?p=2477"},"modified":"2025-03-06T15:16:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:16:58","slug":"i-tested-the-best-ai-presentation-makers-to-sway-your-audience-and-save-you-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/06\/i-tested-the-best-ai-presentation-makers-to-sway-your-audience-and-save-you-time\/","title":{"rendered":"I Tested the Best AI Presentation Makers to Sway Your Audience and Save You Time"},"content":{"rendered":"
You know what would have been great to have access to during my days as a teacher? An AI presentation maker. While today I present to clients instead of students, there\u2019s even more at stake.<\/p>\n
Thankfully, AI presentation makers are becoming popular and accessible design tools. One of the biggest perks of AI for presentations is that it can save you valuable time (speaking from experience as a small business owner!). It\u2019s also critical that my presentations be visually engaging and professional.<\/p>\n
Recently, I made it my mission to find the best AI presentation maker. First, I\u2019ll explain how I tested these nine tools, and then I\u2019ll show you each one.<\/p>\n
Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n While I no longer teach Spanish to middle schoolers, pitch deck presentations are beneficial for my small business. Pitch decks can help me quickly show clients what I do and how I can help them. While pitch decks are useful, I do not enjoy spending hours creating them \u2014 mostly because designing is not my forte.<\/p>\n To test the usefulness of AI presentation makers, I asked nine different presentation makers to create a simple presentation in which I offer my writing services to new clients. I wanted my AI-generated presentation to:<\/p>\n Then, using various AI-enabled presentation tools, I timed how long it took me to create my short pitch deck and took notes on what worked and what didn\u2019t. Using this method, I found some AI presentation makers are better than others.<\/p>\n While each use case may vary, the top tools I reviewed had these elements in common.<\/p>\n The number-one way I judged the success of an AI presentation generator was by the content it returned. I needed a tool that could understand the contextual clues in my text-based prompts and return a presentation matching the voice, tone, format, and look I wanted. If a presentation was too generic or required too much editing, it didn\u2019t pass my test.<\/p>\n Generative AI rarely gets it right the first time. I wanted a presentation maker that would allow me to manually edit the slides it generated for me and let me give prompts to adjust the content as a whole.<\/p>\n For example, to give a follow-up prompt to make the slides less wordy or adjust the text font across them. I also wanted to embed different types of content, like a portfolio video reel I created with HubSpot\u2019s Clip Creator<\/a>.<\/p>\n Of course, a presentation doesn\u2019t operate in a vacuum. Your slides must fit seamlessly into the workflow and tool stacks you use for daily collaboration with coworkers and clients. So if you need to convert a PDF to PowerPoint, export in Google Slides, or embed a slide deck on your website, look at compatibility.<\/p>\n While my intro slides were fairly straightforward, I sometimes need to create slides based on a document I already have, like a proposal or a report. In this case, it saves me a lot of time to upload a starter document and ask the presentation maker to create slides based on the document.<\/p>\n Last, the visuals need to be high-quality. I looked for a presentation maker with a crisp, modern look and a variety of visual content formats, from photos to animations to data visualization. Since I want everything generative AI can offer, I looked for tools with a robust AI image generator function. I want to create unique images to add to my presentations with a simple text prompt.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n Since collaboration is an important part of presenting, most people need a tool that\u2019s compatible with legacy apps. It\u2019s impossible to talk about slide decks without the grandfather of presentation makers, Microsoft PowerPoint.<\/p>\n Microsoft 365 \u2014 aka Microsoft Office \u2014 is still used by 30% of businesses<\/a> and more than 85%<\/a> of the Fortune 500. If you need your slides to be compatible with PowerPoint because your company requires it or simply because you prefer it, consider these three best AI PowerPoint generators that can whip up slides in PowerPoint, among other formats.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n First up, Beautiful.ai was my first pick overall whether you\u2019re creating a deck in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or online. Beautiful.ai\u2019s easy-to-use tool can create an eye-catching pitch deck or revenue report in just minutes. To get started, you\u2019ll need a short prompt. After you enter your prompt, Beautiful.ai creates a fully customizable presentation for you, allowing you to change or edit any of the design elements before exporting your presentation.<\/p>\n Beautiful.ai\u2019s core features are:<\/p>\n I tested out this presentation maker, and here are my thoughts.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n In testing out Beautiful.ai, I appreciated the initial tour of the interface. Although I asked for a specific number of slides, the presentation maker suggested four extra slides, each of which included information I had yet to consider adding to my simple pitch deck.<\/p>\n Editing the design elements was easy, and the AI image generator allowed me to add a custom photo to my presentation to stand out from my competitors.<\/p>\n If I return to make more presentations, I can save a palette of brand colors and fonts to apply across my content. I also liked that since my presentation\u2019s stored on the cloud, I can access and edit it from any device \u2014 web, tablet, or mobile.<\/p>\n Beautiful.ai is intuitive, but some of the more critical editing features, like the image tab, are more challenging to find. If you want to create a quick presentation, you\u2019ll need to pay close attention to the initial interface tour to learn the location of the editing features.<\/p>\n Although I appreciated that Beautfiul.ai suggested extra slides to my pitch deck full of information I had yet to consider adding, I wanted to keep my pitch short and sweet. If additional pages bother you or you don\u2019t want to spend extra time editing and deleting, this can be a con.<\/p>\n Beautiful.ai quickly created my pitch presentation in seconds, adding relevant graphics as I asked for. I appreciated the addition of a pertinent copy. Most of the copy in the presentation did not need to be edited, but I also did not want to review extra slides.<\/p>\n Beautiful.ai is best for creating marketing reports or sales presentations, or any slide deck compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Plus is one of the go-to AI PowerPoint generators for businesses that use PowerPoint or Google Slides. To create a presentation, you can enter a prompt or upload a file. For instance, I could use a PDF of my bio to create introductory slides for myself! With a few clicks, you can generate a presentation in minutes.<\/p>\n Plus AI\u2019s core features are:<\/p>\n I added Plus AI to my Google Slides extensions to test it out. Here are my thoughts.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n For busy professionals, it can be challenging to find the time to learn the ins and outs of new design tools. Plus AI is intuitive, which is a big pro, and I appreciated that Plus AI is built into Google Slides (or PowerPoint, if you prefer). This makes creating and editing a new presentation a breeze.<\/p>\n I also like that after creating the presentation, I can make changes, share it with coworkers like it\u2019s a regular presentation, and it\u2019s not obvious that I used AI to generate the deck.<\/p>\n Since Plus AI can work from imported PowerPoint files, you can take an outdated or subpar PowerPoint presentation and edit it in Plus AI. Simply give a prompt telling it how you want to change the presentation, like rewriting text, adding slides, or reformatting slides.<\/p>\n One of the features I like the most was Plus AI\u2019s feature which uses uploaded files to create a presentation. I appreciate this feature, but it is not available to users subscribed to the Basic plan. To use this feature, you\u2019ll need to subscribe to the Pro plan, which can be a drawback for those with limited budgets.<\/p>\n Compared to other AI presentation makers, Plus AI is a bit slow. Using my standard prompt, I found the generated presentation to be somewhat generic and lacking relevant images. The presentation is a good starting point for adding my own spin to the slides, though, which can be helpful for those who want more creative control of their presentations.<\/p>\n Plus AI is the best AI for PowerPoint and Google Slides users.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Microsoft has improved its AI features in recent years so that with the right plan, you can create an AI presentation directly in PowerPoint. Since I don\u2019t have a Microsoft 365 plan with Copilot, I turned to Julie Terberg\u2019s LinkedIn Learning course<\/a> to see it in action. Microsoft claims that 70% of Fortune 500 companies<\/a> have adopted Copilot, so if you\u2019re a large business or enterprise, this could be the best fit for you.<\/p>\n Copilot with PowerPoint\u2019s core features are:<\/p>\n [Video: Create a PowerPoint from Word with Copilot<\/a>]<\/p>\n If you already use Microsoft, the most obvious benefits are no tool-switching and no learning curve for a new tool. You simply need to learn how to input your prompts from the \u201cCopilot\u201d pane in PowerPoint. Depending on your plan, you may not need to pay extra either.<\/p>\n One thing I found most useful about Copilot with PowerPoint was creating slides from a PDF or Word document. If I have already created a proposal or report, I can upload it and ask Copilot to convert it to a PowerPoint. This isn\u2019t perfect, but gives me a good starting point.<\/p>\n Another very useful feature is asking Copilot to create speaker notes. For instance, if Copilot imports too much text from my report and I don\u2019t want my audience to see everything, I can ask them to move the text to speaker notes so I can still reference the content.<\/p>\n Compared to other presentation makers like Beautiful.ai and Plus AI, Copilot with PowerPoint\u2019s imagery and formatting wasn\u2019t nearly as, well, beautiful. Instead of starting with a text-based prompt, I\u2019m forced to choose a template first, then give my prompt to retrofit the content to the template.<\/p>\n Copilot can\u2019t add animations, videos, transitions, or create charts \u2014 limiting your content to simply images and text. The tool pulls random images from around the web into your presentation, opening you up to potential branding and copyright issues.<\/p>\n For Microsoft super-users, Copilot with PowerPoint saves time. You can take existing PowerPoints and prompt Copilot to \u201cAdd a slide\u201d or \u201cReformat text formatting or color.\u201d It\u2019s valuable to take content from Word and PDFs and convert them to presentations. Voice-to-text is useful for accessibility. However, some of the visual features don\u2019t reach the high standards of other tools.<\/p>\n Copilot with PowerPoint is best for enterprises and large companies already using Microsoft.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n Aside from the three above, let\u2019s discuss six more AI presentation makers so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Tome is one of the go-to presentation makers for businesses. Using your prompt, Tome creates a presentation with four variations of each slide, meaning the choice is yours. Do you have a sales report that you need to present to your team? Copy and paste the report into Tome and let it do the rest.<\/p>\n Tome\u2019s core features are:<\/p>\n Here are my thoughts on using Tome as an AI presentation maker.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n I appreciated the various options for creating a presentation using Tome. Upon entering the workspace, I could make a presentation with AI, start with a template, import a document from Google Docs, or create my own. The options were nice.<\/p>\n The pro version allows for AI prompts and makes creating a presentation easy. I like that it can create a presentation with an outline based on the prompt. It also generates relevant images, which is another pro.<\/p>\n As a business owner, Tome stands out on slide distribution and analytics. I can share my presentation as a link or embed it on my website, then see how viewers interact with it. The tool reformats my slides for the screen size it\u2019s viewed in, which means even \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 vertical slides for mobile. With viewer analytics, I can see how many people have viewed it and when What I Likepective clients are dropping off on average.<\/p>\n Tome\u2019s AI-generated text is fairly good. However, it can be a bit wordy. You\u2019ll need to spend some time editing the text of your presentation to avoid sounding like a robot.<\/p>\n I liked the various options for starting a new presentation with Tome. The free plan offers many of these options, meaning anyone can sign into Tome and create a presentation from a Google Doc (although editing features may be limited).<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need a Tome subscription to use the AI presentation maker. A free trial is not available, which can deter new users seeking an AI-enabled tool.<\/p>\n Tome is best for creating presentations from existing documents, particularly Google Docs.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The AI Menti Builder is Mentimeter\u2019s latest addition to their already impressive lineup of interactive features. It seamlessly integrates all of their popular slide types including polls, quizzes, Q&As, word clouds, and more into a full presentation based on your prompt. When you input your topic and the type of presentation you\u2019re looking for, the AI Menti Builder generates a draft of engaging, interactive slides or quizzes in seconds.<\/p>\n AI Menti Builder\u2019s core features are:<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019m always looking for a way to make my meetings more interesting and engaging for everyone involved, and I love that Mentimeter\u2019s interactive slides encourage attendees to participate by anonymously giving input without being put on the spot.<\/p>\n Whe I tested the AI Menti Builder, I entered a one-line prompt and got a full pitch deck in seconds, filled with the topics and content I needed to cover as well as interactive moments that kept my team\u2019s attention and buy-in.<\/p>\n The generated presentation was fully customizable, so I was able to edit the slides\u2019 text, images, and interaction types to fit exactly what I needed.<\/p>\n The AI Menti Builder\u2019s prompting feature is quick and uncomplicated, but there isn\u2019t a way to edit or refine your prompt once the slides have been generated. You can always go back and submit a new prompt, but if you prefer to keep building on what you have, this can be a con.<\/p>\n Sometimes my generated presentation\u2019s images turn out a bit random and, well, AI-looking, so you do need to take the time to check through each slide and make sure the content and images are in line with what you want to present.<\/p>\n The AI Menti Builder took my one-line prompt and generated a full pitch deck in seconds, complete with images and content. I especially appreciated that it incorporated Mentimeter\u2019s fun and engaging interactive features. If I were still a teacher, the ability to create a lesson that gets students thinking and contributing without hours of prep would be a lifesaver.<\/p>\n Quickly generating interactive presentation drafts that incorporate and encourage audience engagement, for both professional and educational settings.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Gamma is your all-in-one AI presentation maker. Gamma can help you quickly create presentations, documents, and websites in seconds. And the best part? There\u2019s no coding required.<\/p>\n Gamma\u2019s core features include:<\/p>\n I tested out Gamma. Here\u2019s what I found out about this AI presentation maker.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Upon entering my initial prompt, Gamma allowed me to pick how many slides I wanted in my presentation. I appreciate this feature because it means I do not have to edit or delete extra fluff. Gamma also allowed me to choose templates and designs before generating my presentation. I like this because I know exactly what my presentation should look and feel like.<\/p>\n The biggest drawback of Gamma for me is that users cannot export their presentations to Google Slides. Most of my work is done in Google Suite, so allowing the option to export my presentation to Slides would be helpful. However, Gamma does allow for exports in PDF versions or PowerPoint.<\/p>\n Overall, I really like Gamma. Gamma\u2019s interface is intuitive and easy to use. It allows for collaboration with other team members, and the initial settings, like choosing how many \u201ccards\u201d (or slides) for the presentation, means I could quickly produce exactly what I wanted.<\/p>\n The free version of Gamma is enough for any designer to get started creating AI-generated presentations quickly. However, the lack of editing capability and limited integrations with other tools make it a tough sell.<\/p>\n Gamma is best for creating interactive presentations, including presentations with embedded videos and interactive elements.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Visme is one of the top AI-powered presentation makers for businesses and individuals, renowned for its versatility and user-friendly interface. Whether you\u2018re creating a pitch deck, a marketing presentation, or a detailed report, Visme allows you to bring your ideas to life effortlessly. Just provide your content, and Visme\u2019s AI will help you design and structure your presentation with ease.<\/p>\n Visme\u2019s core features are:<\/p>\n I was impressed by the intuitive interface and the range of templates available in Visme. Upon starting a new project, I could easily choose from numerous templates or start from scratch, depending on my needs. The drag-and-drop editor made it easy to customize each slide, and the AI-powered content suggestions helped refine my message.<\/p>\n The AI presentation maker allows quick content creation, providing options like automatically generated outlines and design elements based on your input. Visme’s collaboration tools also make it easy for teams to work together in real time.<\/p>\n While Visme offers powerful tools, some of the more advanced features, like interactive elements and analytics, are only available in higher-tier plans. Additionally, the AI content suggestions, while helpful, may require some tweaking to match the tone and style of your brand.<\/p>\n I found Visme to be a highly versatile tool for creating presentations. The range of templates and customization options makes it suitable for various use cases. The AI features are useful, though they may require manual adjustments to perfect the final presentation.<\/p>\n Visme is best for users who want to create highly customizable presentations with the help of AI design suggestions. It\u2019s particularly best for businesses looking to maintain brand consistency across all presentations.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been designing with online tools for a while, chances are high you\u2019ve heard of or used Canva. Canva\u2019s Magic Studio, powered by AI, allows users to create AI-generated presentations, along with various other marketing materials.<\/p>\n Canva\u2019s Magic Studio\u2019s core features are:<\/p>\n As a long-time user of Canva, I tested out Magic Studio to design a presentation for my freelance business. Here are my thoughts on Canva as an AI presentation maker.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n I have been a long-time user of Canva and an all-around fan of the design program. That said, there was really only one<\/em> pro I could find about Magic Studio: I liked that Magic Studio was included with the Pro account and did not cost extra for use.<\/p>\n The features I like come standard come with all Canva Pro features: a stock image library, easy resizing and exporting, and the ability to create a brand kit.<\/p>\n Canva\u2019s Magic Studio is not what I expected. I did not like that I couldn\u2019t enter my full prompt. When I entered \u201cCreate a short pitch presentation for my freelance writing business\u201d as a prompt, most of the presentations generated were not relevant to my business. The limited number of characters for a prompt is a major con.<\/p>\n If you use Canva, you might like the addition of Magic Studio, but I found there to be a learning curve. Once you find the magic formula for the right AI prompts, the output will likely be a great presentation that only needs a few tweaks.<\/p>\n Personally, I found it somewhat frustrating to use. The image generator is decent, although sometimes the generated images are a bit wonky. In my opinion, and considering the AI-generated presentations were not relevant to my prompt, it might be easier to use a template to create a great presentation.<\/p>\n Canva Magic Studio is best for those already familiar with the Canva interface and for those who want complete design control of their presentations.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Creating a presentation from scratch can be time-consuming. Say goodbye to spending hours on your presentation and say hello to Slides AI. If you have an outline ready, just pop your text into Slides AI and let it design a presentation for you. Need your presentation to be in another language? No problem. Slides AI supports over 100 languages, meaning you can quickly create a presentation for your multilingual audience in just minutes.<\/p>\n Slides AI\u2019s core features are:<\/p>\n I created a presentation with Slides AI. Here\u2019s what I found.<\/p>\n Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Slides AI is a Google add-on, so you can use the presentation maker right in the Google Slides workspace. It also offers an AI image generator, which can be helpful for choosing the right image to complement your presentation. If you want to brand your presentation, you can upload your logo before generating it.<\/p>\n While Slides AI advertises quite a few interesting features, most of them are still in development or are not available to all users. This is a drawback. Also, Slides AI is only available as an add-on for Google Slides, which can be a con for some users.<\/p>\n Compared to other presentation makers, Slides AI is slow. While there are plenty of design features available, some of the more interesting features are unavailable.<\/p>\n Slides AI generated a very basic presentation, which left a lot to be desired. I expected there to be more relevant images in the presentation, too. Although the initial draft is generic, it is a good starting point to add my own design elements.<\/p>\n Slides AI is great for creating basic templates for a presentation.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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How I Tested the Best AI Presentation Makers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Here\u2019s what I looked for in an AI presentation tool<\/h3>\n
1. High-Quality Content Suggestions<\/h3>\n
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4. Create a Presentation from a Document<\/h3>\n
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The Best AI PowerPoint Generators<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1.<\/strong> Beautiful.ai<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. <\/strong>Plus AI<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. Copilot with Microsoft PowerPoint<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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4.<\/strong> Tome<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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6.<\/strong> Gamma<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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7.<\/strong> Visme’s AI Presentation Maker<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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8.<\/strong> Canva\u2019s Magic Studio<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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