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Guide2026-04-2010 min
10 python-pptx limitations we hit in production (and how we solved them)
After 18 months running slideforge.dev on top of python-pptx, here are the specific limitations we kept running into — embedded-picture loss on merge, canvas overflow, chart-type gaps, fonts, memory at 1K+ slides — and the code workarounds.
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Tutorial2026-04-038 min
python-pptx vs API: Generate PowerPoint in Python (2026)
Working code side-by-side: 60-line python-pptx script vs 5-line SlideForge API call. Real benchmarks, $0.03/slide cost, and when each approach wins for batch, one-off, and SaaS use cases.
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Comparison2026-04-0310 min
Presentation API Comparison 2026: 8 Tools Side-by-Side
We tested 8 presentation-generation APIs — python-pptx (free, steep learning curve) through Aspose ($4K/yr enterprise). Pricing, output quality, and which fits your stack.
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