Last updated: October 19, 2026
The quick answer
ChatGPT Slides lets you build, edit and present slide decks directly inside ChatGPT, then export them to PowerPoint, PDF or Google Slides. OpenAI began rolling it out on October 16, 2026, to eligible Pro, Business and Enterprise accounts that have access to Space, on the web and in the desktop app. Free, Go and Plus users don’t have it yet, and OpenAI hasn’t given them a date.
What happened
OpenAI’s release notes describe Slides as a staged rollout, so even an eligible account may not see it on day one. The feature lives inside Space, ChatGPT’s shared workspace, and follows Space’s sharing rules. It arrives shortly after ChatGPT Pages, OpenAI’s document tool, and puts ChatGPT in more direct competition with presentation features from Microsoft, Google and Anthropic.
Slides is separate from the existing ChatGPT for PowerPoint add-in, which runs as a sidebar inside PowerPoint and is available on a wider range of plans. Slides, by contrast, creates the deck inside ChatGPT itself.
What changes for you
Until now, getting a presentation out of ChatGPT usually meant asking for an outline or a downloadable file and then fixing it elsewhere. Slides keeps the whole loop in one place: you can generate a draft, adjust individual elements, invite colleagues to edit at the same time and present without leaving ChatGPT.
| Feature | What’s available at launch |
|---|---|
| Start a deck | From a prompt, a conversation, attached files, an outline or a template |
| Match a style | Upload an existing deck as a visual reference |
| Edit | Change text, images, shapes, tables, charts and layouts directly, or ask ChatGPT to revise a selected element |
| Collaborate | Share with view or edit access; editors can work at the same time and leave comments |
| Present | Directly from ChatGPT |
| Export (web) | PowerPoint (.pptx), PDF or Google Slides |
| Desktop app | Open the deck in PowerPoint or Keynote if installed |
How to use ChatGPT Slides
- Check eligibility. You need a Pro, Business or Enterprise account with Space access. On a work account, your administrator may control whether Space is turned on.
- Start a deck. Ask for a presentation in ChatGPT’s Work mode, or open Space and choose Create > Slide, then pick a blank deck or a template.
- Give it material. Attach notes, reports or an outline, and add an existing deck if you want ChatGPT to follow its look.
- Refine slide by slide. Select an element, choose Request edits and describe the change, or use the prompt bar for broader revisions. You can also edit by hand.
- Share for co-editing. Give colleagues edit access so they can work on the same deck and comment.
- Export and double-check. On the web, export to PowerPoint, PDF or Google Slides. OpenAI advises reviewing the result, especially complex layouts, charts, unusual fonts and strict company templates.
As with any AI-generated content, check facts and figures before you present. If you also use ChatGPT’s browser features, our guide to the ChatGPT Chrome extension explains how to keep it in check, and our GPT-6 and Intelligent UI explainer covers what changed in ChatGPT this month.
Who gets it, and who doesn’t
Getting it now: eligible Pro, Business and Enterprise users with Space access, gradually, on the web and the desktop app.
Not yet: Free, Go and Plus users. If you’re on one of those plans and need slides today, the ChatGPT for PowerPoint add-in supports more plans, and other assistants offer similar tools; see our guide to Claude in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
Windows caveat: collaborative Slides in the Windows desktop app depends on a system component that Windows 10 doesn’t support. Without it, creating or editing a deck locally produces a regular PowerPoint file instead. Windows 11 PCs may need an update or an administrator to enable the component. Using ChatGPT in a browser avoids the problem.
FAQ
Can I give someone comment-only access?
Not at launch, according to OpenAI’s release notes. Decks can be shared with view or edit access for now.
Will exported decks stay editable?
Yes. Exports to PowerPoint and Google Slides remain editable, though formatting can shift, so review them before sharing.
I’m on Pro but don’t see Slides. What’s wrong?
Probably nothing. The rollout is staged, and the feature also requires Space access. Check again over the coming days, and try the web version if you’re on Windows.
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