Images That
Actually Export.
GeneratePPT supports three image inputs: stock search, uploads, and AI generated images. This guide shows how to use each one and keep exports clean.
Overview
3 ways to add images
- Stock Search: fast visuals for concepts, people, offices, products, landscapes.
- Upload: logos, screenshots, charts, your own photos, brand assets.
- AI Generate: custom illustrations, on-brand vibe, and visuals you cannot find easily.
1. Open the Image Picker
Any image placeholder on a slide can open the image picker. Click the placeholder and you will see a modal with two tabs: Stock Search and AI Generate. There is also an Upload button in Stock Search.
If you want the Auto-Suggest prompt to be accurate, click the exact placeholder you want to fill before opening the AI tab.
2. Stock Search
Stock Search is the fastest path to a decent deck. Type a search query, hit Search, then click an image to insert it into your slide.
Use short, concrete queries: “founder at laptop”, “modern office”, “rocket launch”, “team meeting”.
Choose images with strong subject separation. They crop better in slide layouts.
You can click the same placeholder again to swap the image without touching the rest of the slide.
3. Upload Your Own
Use Upload for anything specific: logos, UI screenshots, charts, photos, brand images, or product shots. In the Stock Search tab, click Upload and choose a file.
Upload best practices
- Prefer PNG for logos: especially if transparent background matters.
- Use larger screenshots: small screenshots blur when stretched.
- Keep edges clean: crop tight before upload if the screenshot has a lot of empty UI.
4. AI Image Generation
The AI tab generates a new image from a prompt. You can write your own prompt or use Auto-Suggest to draft one based on your slide content.
Manual prompt
Describe the subject, vibe, and composition. Keep it specific.
A clean, minimal illustration of a founder presenting a simple roadmap on a whiteboard, warm light, modern office, confident but calm mood.
Auto-Suggest
Auto-Suggest reads your slide and proposes a prompt. It works best when the slide has a clear headline and a tight message.
Tip: Click the image placeholder you want to fill first. Auto-Suggest will prioritize the nearby text.
5. Style Reference (Optional)
Style reference lets you upload an image that guides the aesthetics of the generated image (palette, lighting, texture, mood). It is not meant to copy the subject from the reference.
Good style references
- A deck screenshot with the vibe you like (colors, contrast, minimalism).
- An illustration style you want to match (flat, sketch, watercolor).
- A brand image that represents your tone (serious, playful, premium).
6. Insert and Replace
After generating an image, click Insert to Slide. If you are using Stock Search, just click the image result. To replace an image, click the placeholder again and pick a new one.
Replacing an image does not change layout or typography. It is safe.
The picker uses a cover-style crop. Choose images that still look good when cropped.
Use a similar style across the deck. Mixed photo styles can look chaotic.
Best Practices for Clean Exports
Checklist
- Use larger images: it reduces blur in PPTX and PDF exports.
- Avoid tiny text inside images: screenshots of dashboards can become unreadable when scaled.
- Keep contrast strong: if you place text over an image, pick a calm background.
- Use icons deliberately: one strong image per slide often beats three weak ones.
Troubleshooting
- Picker does not open: make sure you clicked the placeholder, not the slide background.
- Stock results are empty: try a simpler query or remove adjectives.
- AI image fails to generate: shorten the prompt and try again. Also confirm your AI provider is reachable.
- Image looks blurry: replace it with a higher resolution upload or pick a larger stock image.
FAQ
what image formats work best?
PNG is best for logos and crisp graphics. JPG is fine for photos. Use larger images when possible.
can i reuse generated images?
Yes. You can download them from the generator tab or keep them in your deck by leaving them in the slide.
does the style reference copy my image?
It should not. The intent is style guidance (palette, mood, lighting). Keep your prompt clear if you want a different subject.