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Create a PowerPoint with AI using Copilot in PowerPoint

Build, edit, and polish professional presentations faster with built-in PowerPoint AI.
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What is an AI PowerPoint generator?

An AI presentation maker, often called an AI PowerPoint generator, is a tool that helps you create presentations quickly with AI. Start by providing some basic information or ideas, and the AI generator takes care of the rest, such as suggesting slide designs, writing text, and finding images.

How to make an AI PowerPoint presentation

1. Open PowerPoint

Start a new presentation or open an existing deck that you want to refresh.

2. Open Copilot in PowerPoint

From the Home tab in PowerPoint online or the desktop app, select Copilot. If you don’t see the Copilot option, you’ll need to first subscribe to Microsoft 365 Copilot.

3. Enter a prompt

In the Copilot pane, type your request into the prompt field and select Send. Describe what you want to create, including your topic, audience, tone, and (optionally) the number of slides. For example:

Create a 10-slide presentation about the best vegetarian restaurants in Brooklyn. Use a friendly, easy-to-understand tone.

You can also use Add Slide with Copilot from the Home tab on the ribbon to enter a prompt directly within a slide. PowerPoint AI will design a slide with suggested content—both text and images—and layout.

4. Review the draft outline or slides

Once Copilot generates suggested content, review the outline or the fully designed slides, depending on how you’re using AI for PowerPoint. Scan for overall structure, key points, and slide order to make sure the content matches your goals.

5. Refine the content and structure

You can use PowerPoint AI to make targeted edits to the presentation. Ask Copilot to rewrite slide text, add or remove slides, reorder sections, or adjust the tone and level of detail.

6. Polish visuals and finalize

Make any final adjustments to formatting, visuals, and layout directly in your PowerPoint slides. When you’re ready, you can present, share, or collaborate on the AI PowerPoint presentation as you normally would.

PowerPoint AI prompt examples

Use these example prompts as a starting point when working Copilot in PowerPoint. Customize them based on your goals, audience, and desired tone.

Business and workplace presentations

  • Create a 10-slide pitch deck for a SaaS product targeting mid-market customers.
  • Generate a project status update deck with timelines, risks, and next steps.
  • Rewrite this presentation to be more executive-friendly and concise.
  • Create speaker notes for a leadership presentation on quarterly results. 

Sales and marketing

  • Create a sales presentation highlighting key product benefits and use cases.
  • Turn this outline into a customer-facing presentation.
  • Shorten these slides and make the messaging more persuasive.
 

Education and training

  • Create a presentation explaining photosynthesis for a middle school audience.
  • Generate a lesson overview with clear learning objectives and examples.
  • Rewrite these slides to be easier to understand for beginners.

General presentation tasks

  • Add a new slide summarizing key takeaways from this presentation.
  • Reorganize this deck to improve flow and storytelling.
  • Rewrite slide text to sound more professional and polished.

Features of an AI PowerPoint generator

The range of smart features makes an AI presentation maker exceptionally easy and fast to use.

Content suggestions

  • Topic ideas: Ask for topic suggestions based on your content to cover areas you might not have considered.
  • Text recommendations: Receive writing help to improve the text on your slides.
  • Anticipate audience questions: Try the prompt “What questions might the audience ask about this presentation?” to brainstorm what else you should include.

Design assistance

  • Color palette selection: Request specific color schemes.
  • Layout optimization: Automatically generate layouts that make your slides look professional.

Strengthened visuals

  • Image suggestions: Find relevant images that match your slide content.
  • Icon and graphic recommendations: Add icons and graphics to boost visual appeal and audience interest.

Smart formatting

  • Consistent styles: Keep the fonts, colors, and styles uniform throughout your presentation.
  • Alignment and spacing: Automatically adjust alignment and spacing for a cleaner look.
  • An option for templates: Use your existing PowerPoint themes and templates to make a presentation with AI.

Data visualization

  • Chart creation: Create charts and graphs from your data.
  • Data insights: Receive helpful ideas for how to present your data clearly and effectively.

Summarization

  • Summary slides: Generate slides that recap key points from each section of your presentation.
  • Presentation overview: Create a brief, high-level overview of the entire presentation to highlight the main ideas.

Smart formatting

  • Consistent styles: Keep the fonts, colors, and styles uniform throughout your presentation.
  • Alignment and spacing: Automatically adjust alignment and spacing for a cleaner look.
  • An option for templates: Use your existing PowerPoint themes and templates to make a presentation with AI.

What makes PowerPoint AI different

Using AI that’s built directly into PowerPoint offers a more streamlined experience than using standalone, web-based presentation tools.

Reasons to choose Copilot in PowerPoint

  • No exporting or importing files: Create and edit presentations directly in PowerPoint without switching tools or moving files between platforms.
  • Native PowerPoint editing: Work with slides using familiar PowerPoint features, layouts, and formatting—no conversions required.
  • Consistent branding and slide formats: Keep your organization’s templates, themes, and slide standards intact as you create and edit with AI.
  • Security you can trust: PowerPoint AI is built on trusted cloud and security standards, helping protect your content and data.

Benefits of using an AI presentation maker

Time savings

  • Create draft presentations in seconds by having the AI generator use your instructions to automatically produce the content, layout, and images.
  • Spend less time making individual font, color, and spacing adjustments, because presentation AI can do it for you.
  • Find the specific information you’re looking for in the presentation by asking “At what point in this presentation is there a mention of [topic]?”

Consistent style, tone, and branding

  • Easily maintain a uniform look and narrative voice, so the presentation feels cohesive.
  • Use your brand’s colors, fonts, and voice to reinforce your organization’s identity.

Eye-catching design

  • Get a polished, professional look without needing advanced PowerPoint design knowledge.
  • Make your AI PowerPoint presentation pop with relevant images and icons.

Endless options

  • If you don’t like the first version of your presentation, simply ask the AI in PowerPoint to try again and generate a new version.
  • Explore different styles and layouts until you find one that’s a perfect match.

Boost creativity

  • Get creative suggestions and ideas that you might not have thought of on your own.
  • Experiment with modern, innovative designs without a time commitment that could set you back if you decide you want to go in a different direction.
  • Revamp past presentations you’ve created by prompting “Organize this presentation more effectively.”

User friendly

  • Just tell the AI PowerPoint generator what you’d like your presentation to be about to get started.
  • For the best results, include the tone you want to use, how many slides you’d like, and any other relevant details.
  • Experience a smoother, less stressful experience than what can typically be involved with making a presentation.

Frequently asked questions about AI PowerPoint generators

  • An AI PowerPoint generator is a tool that uses AI to help you create and edit presentations. For example, it can help you draft an outline, generate slides, rewrite content, and create speaker notes.
  • Yes. You can use Copilot in PowerPoint start a presentation from a prompt or a file, then review and refine the slides as you work.
  • To create a new presentation with Copilot:
     
    1. Open a blank presentation in PowerPoint.
    2. Select the Copilot button in the Home tab of the ribbon.
    3. Click or type Create a presentation.
    4. Complete the prompt with what you’d like Copilot to help you draft.
    5. Click Send (the arrow icon).

    You can also use Add slide with Copilot to generate a slide from a prompt.
  • Yes, Copilot is available inside PowerPoint for eligible Microsoft 365 plans. When it’s available, you’ll see Copilot in the PowerPoint ribbon.
  • To make a PowerPoint presentation from a Word document with AI, follow these directions:
    1. Open PowerPoint. 
    2. From the Home tab, select the Copilot icon.
    3. Select Add content (the plus sign icon) in the chat pane.
    4. Choose the location of your file from the drop-down options.
    5. Pick the Word document you’d like to create a presentation from.
    6. Click Send (the arrow icon).
  • Copilot in PowerPoint is available with a Microsoft 365 subscription. It isn’t included with the free version of PowerPoint.

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