AI Slides: A Complete Walkthrough of GLM-Experimental Powered Smart PPT Generation

As large language models evolve, their presence in the workplace is becoming more deeply integrated. Zhipu’s recently released AI Slides feature offers a true “ready-to-use” PowerPoint generation experience. It is powered by the yet-to-be-released GLM-Experimental model. This tool is currently free to use with no generation limits, making it ideal for professionals and researchers who need to quickly create presentations or report materials.

1. What Is AI Slides?

AI Slides is an auto-generated PowerPoint tool developed by Zhipu, similar to Manus. It offers:

  • Automatic understanding of topics or uploaded documents
  • Generation of a complete presentation outline
  • Slide-level content creation based on the outline
  • Well-balanced layouts and clear content hierarchy

This tool is particularly useful in formal scenarios such as research presentations, project briefs, product launches, and internal reports.

2. How Does It Work?

The core workflow of AI Slides includes:

1. Parsing Topics or Documents

You can enter a research topic directly or upload a document (Word, PDF, etc.). The system extracts key information and builds a content model.

2. Auto-Generating Slide Outline

The GLM-Experimental model constructs a complete outline for the presentation, typically including:

  • Introduction and background
  • Core problem or research objectives
  • Methods or solutions
  • Key data and findings
  • Conclusion and outlook

3. Generating Slide Content

Each slide is further populated based on the outline:

  • Logical paragraphs with titles and subtitles
  • Auto-generated charts for data visualization
  • Highlighting using color blocks and bold typography
  • Consistent white space and font sizing for visual clarity

A typical slide layout might look like this:

Slide Type Content Structure Visual Elements
Introduction Title + Overview Large heading + Image
Data 2–3 core metrics Bar/line charts
Solution Step-by-step list Text-image layout

3. What Makes GLM-Experimental Special?

Compared with conventional models, GLM-Experimental excels in structured reasoning and front-end presentation skills:

  • Builds logical presentation flows instead of dumping raw text
  • Differentiates between key and supporting content, choosing appropriate display formats (charts vs. text)
  • Controls visual design elements like layout, spacing, fonts, and colors with high precision

This shows the model not only “understands the content” but also “understands how to present it.”

4. How to Use AI Slides

AI Slides is integrated into Zhipu’s Chat platform. Here’s how to try it out:

Step 1: Visit the Platform

Go to the Zhipu Chat website:

👉 https://chat.z.ai

Step 2: Switch the Model

Choose the GLM-Experimental model from the model selection area.

Step 3: Click the “AI Slides” Icon

Located on the toolbar, this icon opens the AI Slides interface.

Step 4: Enter a Topic or Upload a File

  • Type something like “Create a PPT on AIGC Technology Trends”
  • Or upload a PDF report and the system will auto-generate slides

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I edit the generated PowerPoint?

Yes. The output is exportable in .pptx format and can be edited in PowerPoint, WPS, or other compatible software.

Q2: What are the best use cases?

  • Project pitches
  • Academic presentations
  • Internal reports
  • Company briefings
  • Drafts for teaching materials

Q3: Does it support chart generation?

Yes. For data-driven content, AI Slides automatically selects appropriate chart types like bar, line, or pie charts.

Q4: Can I control the number of slides or themes?

Currently, the tool does not support customizing slide themes or manually setting slide counts. Content length and depth determine the output.

Q5: Is it free?

Yes, it is currently available as a free trial with no usage limits. Great for early adoption and testing.

6. Final Thoughts

Overall, AI Slides performs above expectations and produces presentations that are ready for real-world use. Its “structure-first, content-later” approach aligns closely with professional slide design workflows.

Backed by the GLM-Experimental model, it represents a new frontier for large model applications: transitioning from plain text to structured visual communication.

In the broader context of AI-powered office transformation, tools like this may soon become default companions for knowledge workers—not just novelty tools.

Try It Yourself:

👉 https://chat.z.ai

Explore and see how it fits your workflow.