# How to make a PowerPoint with Claude

Use Claude to turn your source material into a presentation, then export and preview the deck. Follow these steps in order if you're doing this for the first time.

## 1. Upload your reference document

![Upload your reference document](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-1.jpg)

Start on Claude's home screen. Click the + beside the message box, then add your source material. The document appears as an attachment in the prompt area.

## 2. Send the presentation prompt

![Send the presentation prompt](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-2.jpg)

Enter your prompt, then click the send or Submit button. Claude generates the slide deck and shows a presentation preview.

## 3. Open the export options

![Open the export options](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-3.jpg)

In the artifact preview header, click the download icon. This opens the export menu for the deck.

## 4. Choose PDF as the format

![Choose PDF as the format](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-4.jpg)

From the download menu, select PDF. This sets the presentation to export as a PDF file.

## 5. Save the file to your computer

![Save the file to your computer](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-5.jpg)

When the download dialog appears, click Save file. The presentation downloads to your computer.

## 6. Open the presentation menu

![Open the presentation menu](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-6.jpg)

Click the presentation icon in the preview. This opens the presentation options.

## 7. Start the slideshow

![Start the slideshow](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-7.jpg)

From the menu, choose Present. The deck opens in full-screen presentation mode.

## 8. Exit full-screen mode

![Exit full-screen mode](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-8.jpg)

In full-screen view, click the exit button to return to the slide editor view. You can also use Esc if that option appears.

## 9. Change the slide transitions

![Change the slide transitions](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-9.jpg)

In the right inspector panel, open the Transition dropdown. Choose the transition settings you want for the slides.

## 10. Preview the presentation again

![Preview the presentation again](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-10.jpg)

Click the present icon again, then choose Present. The deck opens in full-screen mode so you can review the transitions.

## 11. Close the presentation preview

![Close the presentation preview](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/84284696-6782-4d74-9167-f1efa74939aa/demos/5497b756-0a64-453e-b0f8-e702be31adf1/pack-1792659202741/article/step-11.jpg)

Return to the preview, then click the X icon. This closes the presentation view and takes you back to the chat.

After that, you can keep editing the deck in Claude or use the downloaded file on your computer.