Gamma

Gamma is a unified, browser-based AI platform that enables the creation of presentations, documents, and websites within a single environment. This multi-format capability allows users to generate these distinct types of content without needing to switch between different software applications. Users can start a project from a text prompt, pasted text, or an uploaded file and then select the desired output format. The platform's core design is built around a unified content engine that can render the same underlying information as a paginated slide deck, a vertically scrolling document, or a published webpage. This integrated approach distinguishes Gamma from traditional single-purpose tools that specialize in only one content type, such as presentation software or website builders. The platform's content structure is based on a 'card-based' scrollable format rather than static, fixed-size slides. Each piece of content is organized into modular cards that flow vertically, creating a narrative structure. These cards are designed to be fluid, meaning they automatically resize based on the content they contain. This inherent flexibility is what allows the same project to be adapted for different formats. For example, a presentation can be viewed as a series of discrete cards, while a document or webpage presents the same cards in a continuous, scrollable flow. Users have the option to lock the aspect ratio to traditional 16:9 or 4:3 formats if a more conventional presentation layout is required. Content repurposing is a key function of the platform. A user can create a project, such as a business proposal, initially as a document and then, with a few clicks, publish it as a standalone website or present it as a slide deck. The system handles the reformatting automatically, minimizing the manual work typically associated with converting content between formats. The platform also supports importing content from existing files like PDFs and Word documents, which can then be transformed into any of the three supported formats. Export options are available, allowing users to save their work as a PDF or export to PowerPoint (PPTX) and Google Slides, facilitating integration with other workflows. Content can also be shared via a direct link or embedded into other websites. When compared to traditional, single-purpose tools, Gamma presents several differences. In contrast to presentation software like PowerPoint or Google Slides, Gamma offers significantly faster initial drafting and ideation due to its AI-generation capabilities. However, it lacks the granular design control, complex animations, and sophisticated transition effects found in these dedicated tools. Compared to website builders, Gamma provides a code-free way to create simple, informational web pages quickly, but it does not offer the deep e-commerce functionality or advanced SEO customization available in platforms like WordPress. Its document creation capabilities are similar in some respects to tools like Notion, but with a stronger emphasis on visual presentation and AI-driven content generation. A primary limitation of Gamma's multi-format system is the fidelity of its exports to traditional formats. Because Gamma's native layout is fluid and card-based, exporting to a fixed-layout format like PowerPoint (PPTX) often results in formatting issues. Users frequently report that text boxes, images, and spacing are broken or shifted during the export process, requiring significant manual cleanup, estimated at 15-30 minutes per deck. Furthermore, the platform's design controls are less precise than professional design software, and it lacks features like locked brand templates, which can be a concern for enterprise users needing strict brand consistency. The platform is generally considered best for rapid prototyping and early drafts rather than as a system for final, production-ready enterprise documents.