---
title: "How to Create a Presentation from a File"
description: "Learn how to upload a file in Decktopus and let AI generate a presentation based on your existing content."
url: https://help.decktopus.com/en/articles/112-how-to-create-a-presentation-from-a-file
collection: "AI Presentation Creation Workflow | Decktopus AI"
updated: 2026-06-24
language: en
---

# How to Create a Presentation from a File

Learn how to upload a file in Decktopus and let AI generate a presentation based on your existing content.

You can upload a file to give the AI more context and generate a presentation based on your existing content.

-   Click **Create New Presentation** on the left sidebar of your dashboard.
    

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-   Enter your topic/prompt. And then click the **attach icon** at the bottom left of the text field.
    

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-   Choose how you want your presentation to look. You can select a saved brand kit, import your brand from your website, or let AI generate a style from scratch.
    

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-   Review the outline Decktopus generates. You can adjust the slide order and content focus before moving forward. When ready, click to build the full presentation.
    

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-   Once the editor opens, your presentation is ready. You can present or share it straight away, or make changes using **Edit with AI** for instant AI-powered edits or **Edit Text** to update content manually. All edits are saved in the version history.
    

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-   When done, download as PDF or PowerPoint, share via link, or present directly from the editor.
    

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That is all! Your presentation is ready. Enjoy it!