All Google Slides updates
87 updates to Google Slides tracked so far. Most recent: 2026-09-30 — Google Slides API now supports programmatic creation, reading, and replying to comments on slides and presentation elements.
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2026-09-30Content & Collaboration
Google Slides API now supports programmatic creation, reading, and replying to comments on slides and presentation elements.
Developers can use the Google Slides API to add, review, and reply to comments associated with individual slides and specific presentation elements, enabling automated comment workflows within presentations.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-09-30 • Scheduled: 2026-09-30 -
2026-09-24Content & Collaboration
Beta launch lets users import PowerPoint files as client-side encrypted Slides for secure Microsoft Office interoperability.
Eligible Google Workspace customers can now import PowerPoint (.pptx) files as client-side encrypted (CSE) Slides, enabling secure interoperability with Microsoft Office. The files are encrypted on the client before import and converted to high-fidelity encrypted Slides, accessible via the CSE Office Interop beta program. Admins can sign up for the beta, and once accepted, the feature is turned on for users in their domains, with rollout beginning immediately on both Rapid and Scheduled release tracks.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-09-24 • Scheduled: 2026-09-24 -
2026-08-20Content & Collaboration
Google Slides adds a Record option powered by Google Vids for easy presentation recording with transcript-based editing and voiceover generation.
We are introducing a seamless way to record presentations in Google Slides using Google Vids directly from the Slides interface. A new Record option appears in the right-hand menu, guiding users through a streamlined workflow that outputs an immediately shareable link. The integration offers advanced creation capabilities such as transcript-based editing and voiceover generation, turning slide decks into polished video assets quickly. Existing Slides recording experience remains available via View > Slides Recording during the transition.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-08-20 • Scheduled: 2026-09-07 -
2026-06-30Content & Collaboration
Create fully native and editable multi-slide presentations with Gemini in Google Slides.
Users can now generate full, multi-slide presentations using Gemini in Google Slides. This feature allows users to ground presentations in existing Google Drive content, match the style of a reference deck, and refine the presentation outline before the slides are created. The resulting slides are fully editable, and Gemini provides suggestions for relevant files, emails, and chats to enrich the content.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-06-29 • Scheduled: 2026-06-29 -
2026-05-29Content & Collaboration
Admins can now bulk export client-side encrypted (CSE) Slides via Vault or Takeout and convert them to PowerPoint files.
Google Workspace admins can now bulk export client-side encrypted (CSE) Slides using Google Vault or Data Export (takeout) and subsequently convert these exports into PowerPoint files. This feature, currently available in beta for eligible organizations, allows organizations to retain complete ownership, access, and control of sensitive data in a highly portable format.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-05-29 • Scheduled: 2026-05-29 -
2026-04-15Content & Collaboration
Beta launch of export capabilities for client-side encrypted (CSE) Google Slides files.
Google Slides has introduced beta export capabilities for client-side encrypted (CSE) files, allowing users to 'Download and decrypt' these files and export them as Microsoft PowerPoint files. This update supports high-quality conversion of core elements such as text, styling, tables, images, and comments to ensure seamless interoperability between platforms.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-04-15 • Scheduled: 2026-04-15 -
2026-04-01Content & Collaboration
Gemini in Google Slides can now generate fully editable, brand-matched slides and enhance existing layouts.
Gemini in Google Slides has been upgraded to create fully editable slides using dynamic layouts tailored to specific content and brand styles. By securely analyzing existing decks or referenced files from Google Drive, Gemini ensures visual consistency across presentations. Users can also modify existing slides to change layouts, design elements, or content by using the 'Create' or 'Enhance this slide' features.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-03-31 • Scheduled: 2026-03-31 -
2026-04-01Content & Collaboration
Gemini can now create fully editable, brand-matched slides in Google Slides using dynamic layouts tailored to your content, with secure analysis of existing decks for consistent design.
Gemini in Google Slides now enables users to generate fully editable, brand-matched slides with dynamic layouts from a text prompt. The feature securely analyzes existing presentations to ensure visual consistency with an established style. Users can also reference specific files from Google Drive for content or style, or allow Gemini to automatically suggest relevant files. Additionally, users can edit existing slides to modify layouts, design elements, or content. This functionality is supported in English and several other languages, with rollout starting on March 31, 2026.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-03-31 • Scheduled: 2026-03-31 -
2025-11-20Content & Collaboration
Nano Banana Pro integration in Google Slides for AI-powered infographic and image generation, and a 'Beautify this slide' feature.
Google Slides now features Nano Banana Pro, enabling users to generate detailed, professional infographics and realistic images through the 'Help me visualize' option. This AI is connected to Google Search's knowledge base for accurate representations. Additionally, the 'Beautify this slide' experience offers thoughtfully designed visuals based on existing slide content, which can be inserted as new slides.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2025-11-20 • Scheduled: 2025-11-20 -
2025-09-29Content & Collaboration
Google Slides upgraded with Nano Banana image editing model and custom prompt image editing.
Google Slides has been upgraded to the latest image editing model, Nano Banana, bringing improved quality to image editing. Additionally, users can now edit images using custom prompts, such as "Place this product in a New York subway station," and then add the generated image to their slides.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2025-09-25 • Scheduled: 2025-09-25 -
2025-09-05Content & Collaboration
Users can now utilize Gemini to refine text within text boxes in Google Slides using pre-set options or custom prompts.
Google Slides now integrates Gemini to enable users to refine text directly within text boxes. With just a few clicks, users can leverage Gemini to rephrase, shorten, formalize, or bulletize existing text using optimized pre-set options. Additionally, users have the flexibility to enter their own prompts for text refinement, helping to quickly polish slide content and improve its readability and consumability.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2025-09-01 • Scheduled: 2025-09-01 -
2025-07-02Content & Collaboration
Gems, custom AI experts, are now available directly in the side panel of Google Slides, allowing users to leverage customized AI assistance without switching applications.
Gems, which are custom AI experts designed to help complete specific goals, tasks, and workflows, are now integrated directly into the side panel of Google Slides. This integration allows users to utilize both custom and pre-made Gems, such as a writing editor or sales pitch ideator, within the Google Slides application. The feature aims to enhance efficiency by minimizing repetitive prompting and enabling tailored AI assistance for various tasks like creating content, generating sales interactions, or reviewing documents, all without needing to navigate away from the current application.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2025-07-02 • Scheduled: 2025-07-02 -
2025-05-30Content & Collaboration
Remove the background from your images in Google Slides, Drawings & Vids using 20+ languages.
The feature to remove the background from your images is now available for users utilizing any of these 20+ languages.
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2025-04-28Content & Collaboration
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Google Slides will display a badge when a file is owned by or shared with someone outside of your domain.
Google Slides files will now display a badge when the file is owned by or shared with someone outside of your domain. A pop-up will also provide more details and the option to report the externally owned file for abuse. This feature helps users identify potentially risky files and avoid phishing scams.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2025-05-05 -
2025-04-28Content & Collaboration
Out-of-Domain file warnings for Google Slides files.
Google Slides will display a badge when a file is owned by or shared with someone outside of your domain. This helps users identify potentially risky files and avoid phishing scams.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2025-05-05