> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.poesius.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How It Works

> Understanding Poesius's three-step presentation generation process

## Overview

Poesius generates professional presentations through a sophisticated three-step process that combines AI-powered narrative generation with visual design. When you submit a document or content, Poesius automatically:

1. **Generates the presentation story and narratives** (McKinsey-style)
2. **Retrieves layout details** from your template
3. **Creates slides** aligned to template specs and narrative

## Step 1: Generate Presentation Story and Narratives

Poesius analyzes your document or content and generates a compelling presentation narrative in McKinsey consulting style:

* **Summarizes key findings** from your source material
* **Reveals insights** and patterns in the data
* **Structures the narrative** with clear story flow
* **Identifies key messages** and supporting points
* **Creates slide-level content** optimized for presentation

This step transforms raw content into a structured, professional narrative that follows consulting best practices.

<Info>
  The narrative generation uses advanced AI to understand context, extract insights, and create a coherent story that guides your audience through the key points.
</Info>

## Step 2: Get Layout Details

Poesius retrieves the layout specifications from your selected template:

* **Layout structure** - Available slide layouts (Title, Content, Section Header, etc.)
* **Color schemes** - Template-defined colors and palettes
* **Layout zones** - Defined areas for content placement
* **Typography** - Fonts, sizes, and styling rules
* **Visual elements** - Branding, graphics, and design elements

Layouts are defined visually in the web app at `https://app.poesius.com`, allowing you to customize templates with your brand guidelines.

<Info>
  Templates and layouts are managed through the web app, giving you full control over the visual design while the API handles the technical implementation.
</Info>

## Step 3: Create Slides

Poesius combines the generated narrative with the template specifications to create professional slides:

* **Aligns content** to the narrative structure
* **Applies layouts** based on content type and template rules
* **Matches colors** and styling from the template
* **Places content** in defined layout zones
* **Ensures consistency** across all slides
* **Generates PPTX** files ready for use

The result is a complete presentation that matches your brand guidelines while telling a compelling story.

## The Complete Flow

```
Document/Content
    ↓
[Step 1] AI Narrative Generation
    ↓
Structured Story & Insights
    ↓
[Step 2] Template & Layout Retrieval
    ↓
Layout Specs (colors, zones, styles)
    ↓
[Step 3] Slide Creation
    ↓
Professional PPTX Presentation
```

## Benefits

* **Consistent Branding**: All slides follow your template specifications
* **Professional Quality**: McKinsey-style narrative structure
* **Time Savings**: Automated from content to finished presentation
* **Flexibility**: Customize templates visually, generate programmatically
* **Scalability**: Process multiple documents efficiently

<Card title="Get Started" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
  Create your first presentation
</Card>

<Card title="Templates" icon="palette" href="/templates/overview">
  Learn about templates and layouts
</Card>