# Slide generation in Flint

Learn how to generate presentation slides in Flint, including best practices and what types of slides Sparky can create.

Written by Sun Paik  
April 24, 2026

## Table of contents
- [How do you generate slides?](https://help.flintk12.com/en/articles/14478771-slide-generation-in-flint#h_6d4df70242)
- [How do you customize, present, download, or edit slides?](https://help.flintk12.com/en/articles/14478771-slide-generation-in-flint#h_8a16946638)
- [What are best practices for slide generation?](https://help.flintk12.com/en/articles/14478771-slide-generation-in-flint#h_ed9f92b1c5)
- [Are there any limitations?](https://help.flintk12.com/en/articles/14478771-slide-generation-in-flint#h_e9699491a4)

_This feature was released on April 4, 2026. This article was last updated April 23, 2026._

You can now ask Sparky to generate themed slide presentations with AI-generated visuals. In this article, we'll be covering:

1. [How do you generate slides?](https://help.flintk12.com/en/articles/14478771-slide-generation-in-flint#h_6d4df70242)
2. [How do you customize, present, download, or edit slides?](https://help.flintk12.com/en/articles/14478771-slide-generation-in-flint#h_8a16946638)
3. [What are best practices for slide generation?](https://help.flintk12.com/en/articles/14478771-slide-generation-in-flint#h_ed9f92b1c5)
4. [Are there any limitations?](https://help.flintk12.com/en/articles/14478771-slide-generation-in-flint#h_e9699491a4)

## How do you generate slides?

You can ask Sparky to generate slides in both chats and activities.

### Start a chat or activity

Navigate to the Flint home screen and [start a new chat or activity with Sparky](https://help.flintk12.com/en/articles/9834298-using-chats-in-flint#h_459ed52cf5) by **clicking on "My chats" or "My activities"**.

### Ask Sparky to create slides

Use clear language like:
- "Create a presentation on..."
- "Generate slides about..."
- "Make a slide deck that explains..."

### Add additional context

**Click on the plus icon, paper clip icon, or camera icon** to attach files, documents, or share links to give Sparky additional context for the presentation content.

### Let Sparky create the slides

It may take a minute for Sparky to generate the slides. **Do not exit out of your window while Sparky is generating!**

## How do you customize, present, download, or edit slides?

### How to change the color theme

**Click the "Theme picker"** in the slide viewer's navigation bar.

You can choose from 6 different color themes. Theme changes are applied instantly and will be reflected when you download.

The six color themes available:

- **Professional**: Navy blue with gold accents on white background
- **Warm**: Orange with terracotta accents on cream background
- **Cool**: Blue with sky blue accents on ice white background
- **Bold**: Red with amber accents on dark background
- **Nature**: Green with mint accents on soft green background
- **Flint**: Flint orange on white background

### How to present in fullscreen

**Click the "Present"** button to enter fullscreen presentation mode.

Navigate between slides using:
- Arrow keys (left/right)
- Spacebar
- Clicking anywhere on the slide

**Press "Escape"** to exit fullscreen.

### How to download slides

**Click the "Download"** button to download your slides as a PowerPoint (PPTX) file.

The downloaded file will use whatever theme you currently have selected.

### How to edit slides

You can ask Sparky to make changes to your slides by simply typing your request.

For example:
- "Add another slide about the water cycle"
- "Make the introduction slide more detailed"
- "Include more examples on slide 3"

## What are best practices for slide generation?

We recommend that you...

### Tell Sparky how to teach

Be specific about your audience, including:
- Grade level
- Background knowledge
- Learning objectives

You can also provide context by:
- Pasting notes or curriculum text
- Attaching documents like a syllabus or lesson plan
- Including links to readings or resources

### Be clear that you want slides

Use language like "create a presentation," "generate slides," or "make a slide deck" so Sparky knows the format you want.

### Ask for specific slide types

You can request specific layouts:
- Title slides
- Content slides with images
- Content only slides
- Section headers
- Summary/closing slides

### Combine with other content types

You can request slides along with other materials in a single message:
- "Create a presentation on photosynthesis and a worksheet that goes into more detail on each step"
- "Generate a slide deck introducing the topic and a quiz for students to complete afterward"

## Are there any limitations?

Currently, there are a few limitations to the slide generation feature:

- **AI-generated images:** Each content slide includes an AI-generated visual. Images use a neutral style designed to work well with all color themes.
- **Watermarks**: If your workspace has slide watermarks enabled, an "AI-generated content" badge will appear on each slide.
- **File format**: Slides download as PPTX (PowerPoint) format. Google Slides import is not yet directly supported, but you can upload the PPTX to Google Drive and convert it.

You can always follow the [what's new](/content/whats-new/index.html) page to see updates, as we are always working to improve our features.