Before / After Comparison Slide Template
Two-panel from-state to-state comparison with bottom synthesis. Each side is a Card with label + bullet body. The bottom Callout carries the synthesis (what the transformation enables / what it costs). Used for operating-model change, process redesign, tooling consolidation.
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Example brief
Operating model change: today is consensus-driven, on-prem, manual approvals, 48-hour response. Target: data-driven, cloud-native, automated workflows, real-time omnichannel. Synthesis: $8.4M annual savings + 3x faster GTM.
API example
With a brief (async, $0.05)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "cef20113-74b7-5347-98fb-20b5a68436a2",
"brief": "Operating model change: today is consensus-driven, on-prem, manual approvals, 48..."
}'With structured params (sync, $0.03)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "cef20113-74b7-5347-98fb-20b5a68436a2",
"params": {
"title": "Operating model transformation — current state vs 2027 target",
"before_label": "Today",
"after_label": "Target 2027",
"before_items": [
"Decision making — consensus-driven, 3-week cycle",
"Tech stack — legacy on-prem, 15 siloed systems",
"Talent — generalists, 28% attrition",
"Process — manual paper-based approvals",
"Customer experience — 48-hour phone-only response"
],
"after_items": [
"Decision making — data-driven, real-time dashboards",
"Tech stack — cloud-native unified platform",
"Talent — specialized squads, 12% attrition target",
"Process — automated digital workflows",
"Customer experience — real-time omnichannel"
],
"synthesis_title": "$8.4M annual savings + 3x faster go-to-market",
"synthesis_text": "Full transformation pays back in 14 months. APAC + EMEA squads stand up in Q2; legacy retirement complete by Q4 2027.",
"takeaway": "Lock the squad model in Q2 — every other change depends on it."
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Before / After Comparison slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "cef20113-74b7-5347-98fb-20b5a68436a2" and your data in the params field. The response includes a .pptx download URL and PNG preview. Template renders cost $0.03 and complete in under 1 second.
What data does the Before / After Comparison template accept?
The Before / After Comparison template accepts: title, before_label, after_label, before_items, after_items, synthesis_text, synthesis_title, takeaway. Supports 3-8 items. See the parameter reference below for details.
Can I customize the colors and fonts of this template?
Yes — pass a theme_id parameter to apply your custom brand colors, fonts, and logo. SlideForge has 8 built-in themes, or you can create custom themes via the Themes API.
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