OpenAI has brought ChatGPT to Microsoft PowerPoint, enabling users to generate and edit presentation slides using natural language prompts. The integration pulls content from connected services like Gmail, Outlook, and SharePoint, allowing for seamless slide creation without leaving the application. Most OpenAI users can access the beta feature today, including those on the free tier.

The PowerPoint integration puts OpenAI on equal footing with competitors like Anthropic, whose Claude chatbot has offered similar presentation capabilities since September. Google's Gemini also integrates with Slides, making this a crowded field for AI-powered presentation tools. For OpenAI, adding PowerPoint support was a logical step.

ChatGPT already works across Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, making PowerPoint a natural extension of its enterprise toolkit. This rollout signals OpenAI's push to match competitor features as the company prepares for its anticipated IPO. Users gain a straightforward way to automate slide creation without learning new workflows.

The feature eliminates manual formatting tasks that typically slow down presentation preparation. While the beta status means some rough edges remain, the integration represents practical AI assistance for the millions who use PowerPoint regularly.