> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.presenton.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How Presenton works

> See how an idea becomes an editable presentation in four simple steps.

Presenton handles the repetitive work of planning and building slides while keeping you in control of the story and final design.

```mermaid theme={null}
%%{init: {"themeVariables": {"fontSize": "17px"}, "flowchart": {"curve": "linear", "nodeSpacing": 35, "rankSpacing": 45}}}%%
flowchart LR
  Start[1. Start with an idea or file] --> Plan[2. Review the outline]
  Plan --> Create[3. Create the slides]
  Create --> Finish[4. Edit and share]
  classDef step fill:#F4F0FF,stroke:#6D4AFF,stroke-width:2px,color:#201547;
  class Start,Plan,Create,Finish step;
```

## 1. Start with your content

Enter a topic, describe the presentation you need, or upload source material. Add the audience, goal, tone, and any facts that must be included.

## 2. Shape the story

Presenton creates an outline before building the deck. Review it, reorder sections, remove anything unnecessary, and add missing ideas. This is the easiest place to improve the narrative.

## 3. Choose a look and create

Choose Standard for predictable template layouts or Smart for more flexible visual composition. Presenton writes the slide content, chooses suitable layouts, and adds supported visuals.

## 4. Make it yours

Edit the slides yourself or ask the AI assistant for focused changes. When the deck is ready, export it as an editable PPTX or a share-ready PDF.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create your first presentation" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/cloud/quickstart">
    Follow the dashboard tutorial from sign-in to export.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Choose a presentation style" icon="layer-group" href="/cloud/core-concepts/presentation-types">
    Compare Standard and Smart in plain language.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>