How to Use AI as Your Personal Assistant

You know what would have been great to have access to during my days as a teacher? An AI presentation maker. Whether you're a teacher or a business professional, eye-catching presentations are a great way to spread (and digest!) information quickly.

Thankfully, AI presentation makers are becoming popular design tools. And one of the biggest perks of AI for presentations is that it can save you valuable time. Speaking from experience as a teacher, and now a small business owner, I can attest that any tool that can save me time is necessary.

Recently, I made it my mission to find the best AI presentation maker. First, I'll explain how I tested them, and then I'll show you each tool.

How I Tested the Best AI Presentation Makers

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 - mostly because designing is not my forte.

To test the usefulness of AI presentation makers, I asked six 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:

• Be three to five pages long, starting with a short introduction and ending with a contact page.
• Include relevant graphics.
• Include my headshot.

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't. Using this method, I found some AI presentation makers are better than others.

The Best AI Presentation Makers

Let's examine six AI presentation makers so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs.

1. Beautiful.AI

Whether you need to create a pitch deck or present a revenue report, Beautiful.ai can help you quickly create an eye-catching presentation in just minutes. To get started, you'll 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.

Beautiful.ai's core features are:

• Hundred of pre-made templates and slides.
• Intuitive controls.
• Built-in AI image generator.
• Unlimited slides.
• Collaboration possibilities.
• PowerPoint import and export.
• Access to viewer analytics.

I tested out this presentation maker, and here are my thoughts.

Pros

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.

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.

Cons

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'll need to pay close attention to the initial interface tour to learn the location of the editing features.

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't want to spend extra time editing and deleting, this can be a con.

My Overall Experience with Beautiful.AI

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.

Pricing

• $12/month for individuals, billed annually.
• $40/month for teams if billed annually. Or, you can opt for a monthly subscription of $50/month.

Best For

Beautiful.ai is best for creating marketing reports or sales presentations.

2. Tome

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.

Tome's core features are:

• Dynamic text editor.
• AI image generator.
• Story-telling format.
• Design assistance.
• Presentation analytics.
• Multi-language support.

Here are my thoughts on using Tome as an AI presentation maker.

Pros

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.

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.

Cons

Tome's AI-generated text is good. However, it can be a bit wordy. You'll need to spend some time editing the text of your presentation to avoid sounding like a robot.

My Overall Experience with Tome

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).

You'll 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.

Pricing

• Basic: Free.
• Professional: $16/month.
• Enterprise: Contact Tome for more information.

Best For

Tome is best for creating presentations from existing documents.

3. Gamma

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's no coding required.

Gamma's core features include:

• AI-powered image search and generator.
• Drag-and-drop capabilities.
• Customizable templates.
• Real-time collaboration.
• Various output formats.
• Built-in analytics.

I tested out Gamma. Here's what I found out about this AI presentation maker.

Pros

Upon entering my initial prompt, Gamma allowed me to pick how many slides I wanted in my presentation. I appreciated 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 liked this because I know exactly what my presentation should look and feel like.

Cons

The biggest drawback for me with Gamma 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.

My Overall Experience with Gamma

Overall, I really like Gamma. Gamma's interface is intuitive and easy to use. It allows for collaboration with other team members, and the initial settings, like choosing how many "cards" (or slides) for the presentation, means I could quickly produce exactly what I wanted.

The free version of Gamma is enough for any designer to get started creating AI-generated presentations quickly.

Pricing

• Free.
• Plus: $8/month, billed annually.
• Pro: $15/month, billed annually.

Best For

Gamma is best for creating interactive presentations, including presentations with embedded videos and interactive elements.

4. Canva's Magic Studio

If you've been designing with online tools for a while, chances are high you've likely heard of or used Canva. Canva's Magic Studio, powered by AI, allows users to create AI-generated presentations, along with various other marketing materials.

Canva's Magic Studio's core features are:

• Resize your presentations to various formats.
• Multi-language support.
• AI video generator.
• AI image generator.
• Various image editing features.

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.

Pros

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 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.

Cons

Canva's Magic Studio is not what I expected. I did not like that I couldn't enter my full prompt. When I entered "Create a short pitch presentation for my freelance writing business" 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.

My Overall Experience with Canva's Magic Studio

If you use Canva, you might like the addition of Magic Studio, but it seems like it has 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.

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.

Pricing

• Canva Free: Free.
• Canva Pro: $15/month.
• Canva Teams: $10/month per person, up to three people.
• Canva Enterprise: Contact Canva for more information.

Best For

Canva Magic Studio is best for those already familiar with the Canva interface and for those who want complete design control of their presentations.

5. Plus AI

If you're a fan of Google Slides, you'll want to check out Plus AI. Plus AI is an all-in-one AI presentation maker that supports multiple languages. To create a presentation, you can either enter a prompt or upload a PDF, Word document, PowerPoint, or text file. With just a few clicks and a tweak to your outline, you can generate a presentation in minutes!

Plus AI's core features are:

• Google add-on.
• Create or rewrite slides.
• Translate slides.
• Co-create with AI.
• Formatting.

I added Plus AI to my Google Slides extensions to test it out. Here are my thoughts.

Pros

For busy professionals, it can be challenging to find the time to learn the ins and outs of design tools. Plus AI is intuitive, which is a big pro. I also appreciated that Plus AI is a Google Slides extension. This makes creating an AI-generated presentation in the Google Slides interface a breeze.

Cons

Plus AI allows users to upload various file formats 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'll need to subscribe to the Pro plan, which can be a drawback for those with limited budgets.

My Overall Experience with Plus AI

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.

Pricing

• Basic: $10/month, billed annually.
• Pro: $20/month, billed annually.
• Enterprise: Contact Plus AI for more information.

Best For

Plus AI is best for Google Suite users.

6. Slides AI

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.

Slides AI's core features are:

• Google Slides add-on.
• Convert text to a presentation.
• Create a presentation on a topic.
• Supports 100+ languages.
• AI image generator.

I created a presentation with Slides AI. Here's what I found.

Pros

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 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.

Cons

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.

My Overall Experience with Slides AI

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.

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.

Pricing

• Basic: Free.
• Pro: $10/month, billed monthly.
• Premium: $20/month, billed monthly.

Best For

Slides AI is great for creating very basic templates of a presentation.

Choosing the Best AI Presentation Maker for You

Creating a beautifully designed presentation with interactive elements can take a significant amount of time. If I can use a tool to save time in the creation process, sign me up! That's one reason I am excited about AI presentation makers.

Some of the AI presentation makers I tested are better than others. I was surprised that some of them generated what I would consider a generic template. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, and can be a pro for those who want to add their creative touch to their slides, it left me a bit disappointed.

Before you sign up for a subscription of an AI presentation maker, make a quick list of the things you want your tool to do. This will help you choose the best AI presentation maker for you.

Topics:Artificial Intelligence

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