Gamma

Gamma automates the presentation design process through a multi-stage, AI-driven workflow that transforms user input into a fully formatted deck of 'cards' or slides. The core principle of this automation is to separate content creation from manual design tasks, allowing users to focus on their narrative while the platform handles visual formatting. The process begins with the 'Create' or 'Generate Deck' function, where a user provides a starting point. This input can be a single-sentence prompt, a block of pasted notes, an imported file, or a URL. Gamma's system, which leverages over 20 different AI models, then processes this input to generate a structured outline for the presentation. Once the user approves or modifies the outline, the AI proceeds to the next stage, automatically generating a full deck of cards. Each card is populated with text derived from the outline, effectively eliminating the 'blank page' problem and providing a complete first draft in minutes. Once the initial deck is generated, Gamma's automation continues through its real-time formatting and layout engine. The platform employs a system of 'Smart Layouts,' which are pre-designed, professional card structures. Users can instantly toggle between different layout options for any given card, and the content automatically reflows to fit the new structure without any manual resizing or repositioning of elements. This automation extends to typography, spacing, and alignment, which are handled globally by the system to ensure a consistent and polished look across the entire presentation. Furthermore, users can apply a theme to the entire deck with a single click. Gamma provides a library of over 100 built-in themes, and Pro users can create 'Brand Kits' by importing their own custom fonts, colors, and logos. When a theme is applied, the AI updates every card to match the new brand identity, automating what would otherwise be a time-consuming manual process. Image and visual element integration is another key area of automation. Based on the content of the text, Gamma's AI can generate and insert relevant images directly into the presentation. The platform's 'AI Image Editing' feature further automates visual refinement by allowing for 'spot-correction' of images, such as adding or removing objects or fixing misspelled text within a graphic, all through natural language prompts. Refinements to the overall presentation are facilitated by the 'Agent,' a conversational AI assistant. Users can issue commands in a chat modal, such as 'make this text more professional' or 'transform this card into a timeline,' and the Agent will execute the edits. Despite this high level of automation, certain aspects remain manual to provide users with final control. Users can still use a drag-and-drop editor to manually tweak element positions or resize graphics. The automation is not designed for pixel-perfect custom layouts, which remain the domain of traditional design software. Therefore, while Gamma automates the vast majority of the design process—from initial generation to theming and refinement—it is designed to produce a strong, professionally designed draft that may still benefit from minor manual adjustments for final polish.