What it does
Presenton makes presentations with AI. You describe what you need, upload a document or start from your own PowerPoint design, and it builds a slide deck. You can then edit the slides by hand and export them as an editable PowerPoint file or a PDF.
It comes with templates for pitch decks, reports and lessons. You can connect it to many AI services with your own key, sign in with a ChatGPT account, or use local models through Ollama for privacy.
There is a desktop app for Mac, Windows and Linux, a self-hosted web version using Docker, and an API (a doorway that lets other programs request presentations).
Who it's for
Anyone who makes slide decks, from students to business teams, who wants an open alternative to online presentation tools.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. The desktop app installs like a normal program; you then pick an AI provider in the settings. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux, Server
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Download the Presenton desktop app for your computer from the project's website.
- Choose an AI provider: add an API key, sign in with ChatGPT, or connect a local model.
- Type a topic or upload a document and let it build your slides, then edit and export them.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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