Google Gemini Adds Automatic Presentation Generation to Canvas
Key Points
- Gemini AI chatbot now generates full slide decks in Canvas.
- Create presentations by typing a prompt or uploading a source file.
- Generated decks include themed designs and relevant images.
- Export decks directly to Google Slides for editing and collaboration.
- Feature rolls out to both personal and Google Workspace accounts.
- Canvas also supports visual tasks like code editing, mockups, and infographics.
Google is extending its Gemini AI chatbot with a new Canvas feature that can automatically create slide decks. Users can simply provide a prompt or upload a document, and Gemini will produce a themed presentation complete with images and text. The decks can be exported directly to Google Slides for further editing or collaboration, and the capability is rolling out to both personal and Workspace accounts.
Gemini Canvas Expands Into Automated Slide Creation
Google is enhancing its Gemini AI chatbot with a new Canvas capability that lets users generate entire presentation decks with a single prompt. The feature, built into the free interactive workspace inside the Gemini app, is aimed at students, professionals, and anyone who needs to quickly produce slides.
Users have two straightforward ways to start a presentation. They can type a natural‑language prompt—such as a request for a deck on a particular topic—and Gemini will craft a complete set of slides. Alternatively, they can upload a source file, like a document, spreadsheet, or research paper, and ask Gemini to base the presentation on that specific content. This flexibility ensures that users can either rely on Gemini’s own knowledge or anchor the output to their own data.
The generated decks come pre‑styled with a cohesive theme and include relevant images alongside the text, reducing the time users would otherwise spend searching for visuals and formatting slides. Once the deck is ready, it can be exported directly from the Gemini app into Google Slides, where users may fine‑tune the content, adjust designs, or share the file with teammates for collaborative editing.
The rollout reaches both personal Google accounts and Google Workspace customers, meaning the feature is available to a broad audience. Gemini’s Canvas, initially launched earlier this year as a place to share writing or code for AI‑assisted editing, now supports visual design tasks such as app mockups, web page layouts, and infographics. The new presentation functionality builds on this visual capability, turning textual prompts or uploaded documents into polished slide decks in moments.
By integrating automatic slide generation with easy export to Google Slides, Google aims to streamline the workflow for users who previously had to manually assemble presentations. The move reflects a broader trend of embedding AI tools directly into productivity suites, helping users accomplish complex tasks with minimal effort.