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Slide generation in Flint

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

Updated September 11, 2026

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?
  2. How do you customize, present, download, or edit slides?
  3. What are best practices for slide generation?
  4. Are there any limitations?

📌 You can generate videos alongside other content types in a single request to Sparky.

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 by clicking on "My chats" or "My activities".

Home screen showing "My chats" and "My activities" in the sidebar

Ask Sparky to create slides

Chat where a teacher asks to create a slide deck on aquatic ecosystems, with Sparky showing a "Generating slides" loading bubble

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.

Where to attach and add additional context for slide generation, with the plus sign, paper clip, and camera icons

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!

Slides generated on the right-hand side

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.

Changing the color theme by clicking the palette icon

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.

The presentation icon above the slide deck

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 download icon that appears above the generated slide deck

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.

A teacher asking Sparky to add two slides that include reflection questions for their students

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 school 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.

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