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Slide Generation in Glean

Glean can help you create presentations directly from a conversation. Start in chat, refine your content in Canvas, and generate an on-brand presentation.

Slide generation is enabled by default. If your company has uploaded a PowerPoint template, Glean uses it automatically. Without a template, Glean infers styling from your company's existing visual assets so the deck still feels on-brand.

How slide generation works​

Slide generation uses Canvas as the working surface. You gather content and ideas in Glean chat, organize them in Canvas, and then generate the final presentation from there.

Start from chat​

1

Ask Glean for a slide deck

In Glean, describe the presentation you want. For example: "Create a slide deck summarizing our Q3 product launches."

2

Refine content in Canvas

Glean opens Canvas with a draft outline. Edit, reorganize, and refine the content for each slide until you are satisfied.

3

Generate the presentation

Click Create Slides in the upper-right corner of Canvas. Choose your export format:

  • PowerPoint: Generates a .pptx file for download.
  • Google Slides: Exports the presentation directly to your Google Drive.
  • Storybook Slides: Generates an ordered collection of image-based slides.
4

Download or open and share

For PowerPoint, download the .pptx file and continue editing in PowerPoint or any compatible application. For Google Slides, open the presentation directly in Google Slides to edit and share with your team. For Storybook Slides, download and use them directly.

Start from an existing Canvas​

If you already have a Canvas open — for example, a brainstorm or draft you started earlier — you can use the same Create Slides entry point to turn that Canvas into a presentation.

Branding without a template​

If your admin has not uploaded a company template, Glean infers styling from your company's existing visual assets — logos, colors, and fonts found in your company's indexed content. The generated deck still looks on-brand without any additional setup.

For the most consistent results, ask your admin to upload a company PowerPoint template. See Slide deck generation setup for details.

What Glean generates​

When you click Create Slides, Glean produces a presentation that:

  • Uses your company's uploaded template for branding, layout, and formatting when one is configured, or infers styling from existing visual assets.
  • Includes slide titles, bullet points, and structured content based on what you refined in Canvas.
  • Draws on company knowledge and sources referenced in your chat to populate content.

Use cases​

Slide generation is designed to help with common presentation tasks, including:

  • Executive briefings — summarize strategy, metrics, or decisions for leadership.
  • Team updates — compile progress, milestones, and blockers into a shareable format.
  • Product launches — outline features, positioning, and go-to-market plans.
  • All-hands presentations — pull together company-wide updates from multiple sources.

Tips for better results​

  • Be specific in your prompt. Include the topic, audience, and number of slides you want.
  • Iterate in Canvas before generating. The more polished your Canvas content, the better the final presentation.
  • Reference internal sources. Ask Glean to pull in data from specific documents, projects, or teams.
  • Review and edit after generation. The generated deck is a starting point — refine it in PowerPoint or Google Slides as needed.

Frequently asked questions​

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