Importing PowerPoint slides into Prezi is a quick way to turn an existing deck into a presentation that moves—either by letting Prezi AI generate a new Prezi-style presentation from your file, or by importing selected slides as frames inside the editor.
To import PowerPoint slides into a Prezi presentation, click + Create new on your dashboard and choose Start with PPTX, PDF, DOCX file to let Prezi AI turn your deck into a presentation that moves, or open the editor and go to Media → PowerPoint → Upload a file to import specific slides and create or add to a Prezi presentation.
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How do I convert my PowerPoint slides into a presentation using AI?
Prezi AI uses the text from your slides to build your presentation, and we carefully choose images from our gallery to bring your story to life. You can easily edit the content and images later in the editor to make the presentation fully your own.
Steps to convert PowerPoint slides with Prezi AI:
1. Click the + Create new button on the top left corner of your dashboard
2. Choose Start with PPTX, PDF, DOCX file to get started.
3. Alternatively, simply click the Start with PPTX, PDF, DOCX file button at the top of the dashboard.
4. Upload a file and click Create outline.
5. Review the suggested outline, customize it, change the order, delete or add talking points.
6. You can also go back and change your initial prompt.
7. Once ready to go, click Create presentation.
Prezi AI will create the first draft of your presentation and the AI Assistant sidebar will appear.
8. Preview your content by clicking the arrows in the bottom of the canvas to navigate through the presentation or click the Home button to go back to the overview.
9. Choose your color palette and Prezi AI will update it for you. You can also click on the stars button to describe your colors, create a palette from a logo, or generate more options.
10. Update the design by selecting from one of the generated options or ask for more by clicking the Shuffle button.
11. If you don’t like what was created, click Recreate your presentation on the right sidebar and provide more direction. This will generate a presentation with a completely new design.
12. When you're happy with the presentation Prezi AI created for you, select Go to the editor to open it in the full Prezi Present editor.
How do I create a new Prezi presentation from a PowerPoint file?
To create a totally new presentation from your PowerPoint slides:
- Click the + Create new button on the top left corner of your dashboard.
- Choose Create from template or Create from scratch.
- If you choose a template, you can browse the gallery or use the search bar at the top. Hover over a template to preview it, then click Use this template. - Once you’re in the Prezi Present editor, click the Media button at the top.
- From the menu that appears, select PowerPoint and Upload a file.
- Choose which slides to import from the right sidebar.
- The imported slides will appear as frames—ready to move, resize, or rearrange.
How do I import PowerPoint slides into an existing Prezi presentation?
When importing PowerPoint slides into an existing Prezi presentation, you can easily combine old content with your new design.
- Open your existing Prezi presentation.
- Click the Media button at the top of the editor.
- In the menu that opens, click PowerPoint.
- Click Upload a file and choose your PowerPoint (.ppt or .pptx).
- Pick which slides to import and click Insert.
- The slides will appear as frames in your canvas—ready to arrange or edit.
How can I upload a PowerPoint file into my Prezi presentation?
- From the Upload PowerPoint file box, click the Upload a file button.
- Select a .ppt or .pptx file from your computer.
- Once uploaded, your slides will appear in the sidebar.
- Select which slides you want to import and click Insert. They will appear in your presentation with frames for easy navigation.
How do I adjust my presentation when importing slides?
If you’re not starting from a blank canvas or using AI, you’ll need to fit your new slides into your current presentation. This might involve moving frames around, resizing them, or even adjusting the overview frame to make more space.
You can also change the order of your frames anytime by dragging and dropping the thumbnails in the left sidebar.
How do I remove extra frames in my presentation?
You can delete any Zoom to Frame animations that you won't need. For that, right-click on a frame and select Detach content from frame, that way you can simply delete the Zoom to frame animation, but your content will remain on the canvas.
How do I edit my slides in Prezi?
When editing slides in Prezi, your imported slides appear as image frames that you can move, resize, rotate, or reposition anywhere on the canvas.
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Move a slide:
Click the frame around your slide and drag it anywhere on the canvas. The content inside the frame moves with it. Release your mouse to place it. -
Resize a slide:
Click on the inserted slide and drag one of the corners to make it larger or smaller. -
Rotate a slide:
Select the frame or slide, hover your mouse near a corner until the rotate icon appears, then drag up or down to rotate. -
Reuse specific elements:
If you want to focus on one part of a slide, save that element separately (for example, an image or chart) and upload it directly into your Prezi presentation as media. -
Edit the slide content:
To change text or visuals within a slide, edit the original PowerPoint file on your computer, then re-import it into Prezi. This keeps your presentation layout consistent while updating your content.
How do I remove the background of my slides in Prezi?
If your slides have a solid background, you are able to hide it, allowing your content to blend more seamlessly with your Prezi presentation. Simply select it, and click on the Hide slide background button from the toolbar.
How do I delete a slide?
To delete one of your imported slides, click on a frame or slide and press BACKSPACE/DELETE on your keyboard, or right-click (CTRL/CMD+click) and select “delete” from the context menu. Deleting the frame will also delete the slide.
To delete only the frame or the content, right click and select Detach content from frame. Now you're able to delete or edit them separately.
How do I add more content to my presentation?
After you have imported your chosen PowerPoint slides, you can add more content to your presentation such as new frames, animations, story blocks, charts, videos, use Ask AI to enhance any text or turn it into visuals and so on.
How do I preview my presentation?
You can preview your Prezi presentation anytime to see how your imported slides flow.
- Click Present in the top right corner.
- Select Start presentation.
- Use the arrow keys or the navigation arrows below the canvas to move through slides.
- Press Esc to return to the editor for final adjustments.
- If needed, you can rearrange the order of your frames by dragging and dropping the thumbnails in the left sidebar.
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FAQ
What PowerPoint file types can I import into Prezi?
You can import PowerPoint files in .ppt and .pptx format. If your file does not upload, save a new copy as .pptx in PowerPoint and try again.
What happens to my slides when I import them into Prezi?
Your slides are imported as frames on your canvas. You can move, resize, rotate, and rearrange them like any other content in Prezi.
Can I choose only a few slides instead of importing the whole deck?
Yes. After you upload your file, you can select exactly which slides to import from the right sidebar before inserting them into your presentation.
Can I edit the text and images from my PowerPoint after importing?
Imported slides come in as an image-like slide inside a frame, so you cannot edit the individual text boxes the same way you can in PowerPoint.
If you need to change slide content, update the original PowerPoint file, then re-import it into Prezi.
How do I import PowerPoint slides into an existing Prezi presentation?
Open your presentation, then go to Media → PowerPoint → Upload a file. Select your slides, click Insert, then drop them onto the canvas. The imported slides will appear in frames and you can position them wherever you want.
Why do my imported slides look different in Prezi than in PowerPoint?
Some design differences can happen because your slides are brought in as visual content. To get the closest match, make sure fonts and graphics are fully embedded in your PowerPoint, and try exporting the deck as .pptx again before importing.
How do I rearrange the order of imported slides in Prezi?
You can rearrange slides by moving frames on the canvas, and you can also change the flow by dragging and dropping thumbnails in the left sidebar to update the order your audience sees.
How do I remove a slide after importing it?
Click the slide or its frame and press Backspace/Delete, or right-click and choose Delete.
If you only want to remove the zoom animation but keep the content, right-click the frame and select Detach content from frame first.
Can I hide the background of my imported slides?
Yes. If a slide has a solid background, select the slide and use Hide slide background in the toolbar to help the content blend in with your Prezi design.
What’s the difference between importing with Prezi AI vs importing into the editor?
Prezi AI uses the text from your slides to generate a new Prezi-style presentation with a suggested structure, visuals, and design options you can refine before opening the editor.
Importing into the editor keeps your slides as frames so you can place and arrange them on the canvas right away.