> ## 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.

# Create a custom template from PPTX

> Convert a finished PowerPoint deck into reusable layouts and blocks.

## Prepare the PowerPoint file

Use a filled deck with real examples—not an empty placeholder template. Include the layout types you want Presenton to use later and remove near-duplicates.

## Build the template

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Standard templates">
    From the dashboard, open **Standard**, choose **All Templates**, then select **Create New Template**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload the PPTX">
    Select the source file in Template Studio.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check fonts">
    Let Presenton identify the fonts. Upload any missing font files, then continue to the slide preview.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the preview">
    Check text wrapping, spacing, and alignment. Resolve font problems before generating layouts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate the template">
    Start generation and wait for the source slides to become reusable layouts and blocks.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Inspect every layout">
    Confirm that titles, body text, images, charts, and other editable regions were understood correctly. Test realistic short and long content.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fix weak layouts">
    Edit an element, adjust the expected content, or reconstruct a layout when its structure is incorrect.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and name the template">
    Use a name that makes the audience or brand obvious in the template library.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate a test presentation">
    Create a short deck with the new template and export a PPTX. Confirm that the result remains editable and visually consistent.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Ten distinct, well-built source layouts are usually more useful than dozens of cosmetic variations.
</Tip>