How do you turn a document into a PowerPoint presentation with AI?
Updated: 2026-07-05
Turning a document into slides is not just summarization. A good deck needs storyline, audience fit, page rhythm, and visual emphasis.
Short answer
Ask AI to extract the document structure, convert it into a slide outline, then generate slide titles, bullets, visuals, and speaker notes page by page.
Steps
- Split the source into background, problem, solution, evidence, and conclusion.
- Ask for an 8-12 slide outline.
- Keep one message per slide.
- Ask for chart or image suggestions.
- Manually adjust layout and business tone.
Recommended models
- Kimi for long document understanding.
- GLM for structured reasoning and slide logic.
- Qwen for Chinese presentation copy.
Cost and reliability notes
- Summarize first, then create slides.
- Process charts and tables separately.
- Use image models only after the slide structure is stable.
How to do it with lizh.ai
Create an API key in lizh.ai and use it as a Bearer token in clients that support an OpenAI-compatible API.
Use Base URL: https://lizh.ai/v1