Presentations with AI
Creating presentations is one of the most common tasks where AI can save significant time.
Direct generation in chatbots
Any modern chatbot can create presentations in various formats:
Markdown + Mermaid
Crea una presentación en Markdown sobre [tema].
Incluye diagramas en Mermaid donde sea apropiado.
Estructura: 10-15 diapositivas, estilo profesional.
The result can be:
- Convert to PowerPoint with tools like Marp or Slidev
- Import into Google Slides
- Use directly on platforms that support Markdown
HTML generation
Chatbots can also generate HTML presentations with reveal.js, which you can then host or convert.
Specialized tools
Gamma - Speed and automation
Ideal for: quick presentations, drafts, web-style content
- Generate complete presentations from a prompt or text
- Flexible card system (more similar to a website than slides)
- AI generates content, design and images automatically
- Modern and attractive result with minimal effort
- Real-time collaboration
Limitations:
- Less control over pixel-perfect design
- Content may be generic (editing required)
- More limited asset library
Canva - Control and versatility
Ideal for: branded presentations, detailed design, educational materials
- Magic Design: generate outline and fill slides from a prompt
- Magic Write: enhance and generate text
- Magic Media: generate images from text
- Library of +100 million photos, graphics, templates
- Full control over every design element
- Canva for Education: free for teachers and students
Limitations:
- Requires more manual work than Gamma
- Full features require Pro subscription
Beautiful.AI
- Automatic layout that adapts to the content
- Professional templates
- Less known but very polished
slidesgpt
- Generate slides from text
- Export to PowerPoint directly
Quick comparison
| Gamma | Canva | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Design control | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| AI Automation | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Library assets | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Best for | Speed | Personalization |
Recommended Workflow for Teachers
- Quick Draft: Use Gamma to generate a first version
- Refinement: If you need more control, export and edit in Canva or PowerPoint
- For branded presentations: Get started right in Canva with your Brand Kit
Classroom integration
Canva for Education
- Free for verified teachers and students
- Education-specific templates
- Real-time collaboration with students
- Integration with Google Classroom and LMS
Collaborative generation with students
We can ask students to:
- Generate a draft with AI
- Identify what content is correct/incorrect
- Improve and customize the design
- Present explaining your changes