Google Workspace Changes

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.

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.

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.