Made By
GoogleReleased On
2010-08-27
Google Slides is a web-based presentation application that enables users to create, edit, and collaborate on presentations. It is part of the Google Workspace suite of productivity tools.
Key features:
- Create presentations from scratch or using pre-designed templates
- Add, edit, and format text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements
- Collaborate with others in real-time, with live editing, commenting, and assigning action items
- Share presentations and control viewing, editing, and commenting permissions
- Access, create, and edit presentations offline
- Generate unique visualizations using the AI-powered Gemini tool
- Spotlight the presenter's video directly in the presentation
- Record and share presentations for later viewing
- Secure collaboration and sharing with default data encryption
- Create, edit, and present on the go with mobile apps for Android and iOS
- Extend functionality with add-ons and APIs
How it works:
Google Slides can be accessed via the web at slides.google.com or through the mobile apps available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Users create a new presentation by clicking "New" on the home screen. Text, images, videos and other elements can be added, edited and formatted within the presentation. Collaboration is enabled by inviting others, with real-time updates and commenting. Presentations can be delivered directly from the web or mobile app.
Integrations:
Google Slides integrates with other Google Workspace apps like Drive, Sheets and Docs. Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva presentations can be imported and converted to the Slides format. External services can also be integrated using APIs and add-ons.
Use of AI:
Google Slides includes generative AI features powered by Google's proprietary models and algorithms. These include Gemini, which generates unique images from prompts, and smart suggestions for formatting and design.
AI foundation model:
The specific AI foundation model used by Google Slides has not been publicly disclosed.
How to access:
Google Slides is available as a web app, mobile apps for Android and iOS, and via API. It is suitable for a wide range of users including business professionals, educators, students, and marketers.
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