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Tutorials, comparisons, and engineering deep-dives on slide generation.

Guide2026-04-2011 min

python-pptx limitations in production: animations, overflow, merging — and the workarounds

Can python-pptx add animations? No — and here are the two workarounds that actually work. Plus 9 more production limitations we hit running slideforge.dev on python-pptx: embedded-picture loss on merge, canvas overflow, chart-type gaps, fonts, memory at 1K+ slides — with code.

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Tutorial2026-04-039 min

Generate PowerPoint in Python (2026): python-pptx, an API — or both

Three working approaches side-by-side: a 60-line python-pptx script, a typed SlideForge intent that renders in under a second, and running your own python-pptx code in a managed sandbox with themes, widgets, and output validation. Updated July 2026.

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Tutorial2026-04-139 min

Automate PowerPoint Reports from Excel — Python + API ($0.05/slide)

Stop copy-pasting charts into slides every Monday. python-pptx (free, 500 lines) vs SlideForge API (10 lines). Schedule with cron, Airflow, or GitHub Actions.

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Tutorial2026-04-137 min

Add PowerPoint Export to Your SaaS in 5 Minutes

One API call to generate editable .pptx from your app's data. Working code for Python, Node.js, React. Per-customer branding. $0.05/slide.

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