Google NotebookLM major update: AI One-Click generation of professional PPTs

Google's AI Research Assistant, NotebookLM, has received a significant upgrade with the launch of its new "Slide Decks" feature! This function transforms user-uploaded materials into complete, professional-grade presentations (PPTs) with effects far surpassing those of built-in tools in Gemini App, sparking heated discussions in the AI community upon release and being hailed as the "end of PowerPoint and Canva." The new Slide Decks feature debuts on NotebookLM with two additional output options added to the Studio panel: Slide Decks and Infographics.

Users can simply upload sources such as PDFs, documents, web links, or videos from their notebooks to generate a full set of slides with just one click.

The generated PPTs adhere strictly to the original materials provided by users, avoiding common issues like "hallucinations" found in traditional AI tools, ensuring content accuracy and reliability.

Meanwhile, the newly introduced Infographics function automatically converts complex data into high-quality visual summary charts, enhancing presentation persuasiveness.

The highlight of this upgrade lies in visual presentation. All slide images in NotebookLM are powered by Google’s latest Nano Banana Pro image generation model (which is also launched today on Google Slides, Vids, and Gemini App).

Nano Banana Pro is acclaimed as the most advanced image generation and editing model, capable of precisely reproducing real objects, scenes, and details, producing rich, detailed, and professionally styled illustrations.

Compared to Gemini App's simple text-to-image capability, NotebookLM's images offer greater immersion and information density, leading users to comment that "content instantly becomes vivid and understandable at a glance."

Highly customizable, controlled by prompts: NotebookLM always emphasizes user control, and the new features support deep customization:

Users can input custom prompts to specify the number of slides, styles (such as minimalist, tech, cartoon, etc.), key sections, or language versions.

Multiple variants can be generated for easy comparison and optimization, completely eliminating the pain point of having to manually revise after one-click generation.

Why does it outperform Gemini App? While Gemini App can also create simple presentations, its images tend to be monotonous and disconnected from the source material. NotebookLM's Slide Decks are specifically designed for "research-oriented" users, providing down-to-earth, accurate content from start to finish, enhanced by the visual boost from Nano Banana Pro, achieving a qualitative leap in overall experience. Many early adopters have exclaimed, "No more late nights tweaking presentations!"

Evolving from an "AI note-taking marvel" to today's all-in-one content creation platform, NotebookLM has become an essential tool for knowledge workers and productivity enthusiasts. The combination of Slide Decks and Nano Banana Pro not only significantly lowers the threshold for professional presentations but also signals Google's comprehensive lead in multi-modal AI productivity tools. We strongly recommend everyone updates and experiences it immediately—upload some materials and get your PPT in 10 seconds, skyrocketing your efficiency!