What is FlashDocs API
FlashDocs API is an API for programmatic generation of Google Slides and PowerPoint decks. It allows developers to automate presentation workflows by creating and editing slides in Google Slides and PowerPoint. It is described as the first modern API for slide decks, providing a single interface to programmatically create, generate, and manage dynamic PowerPoints and Google Slides with custom branding and layouts.
Features of FlashDocs API
- Export to Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides
- Full control of all elements including images, text, tables, charts, and numbers
- Generate slide decks from markdown content
- Enterprise-grade security with flexible deployment options (hosted or on-premise)
- 100% control over content by inserting custom values into placeholder tags across text, images, charts, tables, and more
- RESTful APIs, JSON responses, and normalized objects
- Upload custom templates for custom branding
- Return files in both PowerPoint and Google Slides format
Pricing
FlashDocs API offers the following pricing plans:
- Free: Free Forever for individuals or small teams. Includes +10,000 layouts, +20 templates, No Credit Card Required.
- Pro: Free Trial, perfect for startups and AI Agents. Includes all features of the Free Plan, plus Automate Images, Charts & Tables, 1,000 Free Credits, Dedicated Support Team.
- Enterprise: "Let's chat", best for businesses that need to scale. Includes all features of the Pro Plan, plus Private Cloud Deployment, Template Management SDK, SSO + SAML.
FAQ
- Can I use my own decks and designs? Yes, with the Starter Plan, you can fully customize your slide decks and upload custom PowerPoint and Google Slides files to FlashDocs.
- Can FlashDocs API update PowerPoint/Google Slides by replacing placeholder tags with values? Yes, FlashDocs API fully supports placeholders (also known as merge tags or tags) in PowerPoint and Google Slides. You can insert dynamic placeholders in your slides, which the API will replace with text, charts, tables, images, or other content. This allows you to generate slides dynamically based on your data.
- Does FlashDocs API support the generation of slides from Markdown content? Absolutely! FlashDocs API supports the generation of slides directly from Markdown content. This feature enables you to convert structured Markdown text into fully formatted slides in Google Slides or PowerPoint, streamlining the creation process and ensuring consistency across presentations.
- Can I control which slides are generated by FlashDocs API? Yes! FlashDocs API gives you full control over which slides are generated in your PowerPoint or Google Slides deck. You can dynamically include or exclude slides, reorder them as needed, and even create conditional logic to customize presentations for different audiences or use cases. This ensures that every deck is tailored to your exact requirements.
- Does FlashDocs API support on-premise deployment? Yes, FlashDocs API supports on-premise deployment as part of our enterprise package. This option is ideal for organizations with strict security, compliance, or data sovereignty requirements. Contact our team to learn more about setting up an on-prem deployment for your needs.
