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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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Before / After Comparison slide template preview — rendered with SlideForge
Cost
$0.03/slide
Speed
<1 second
Items
38
Output
.pptx + PDF + PNG

Parameters

Parameter
Description
title
Slide title — frame the transformation.
before_label
Left card heading (default: 'Current state').
after_label
Right card heading (default: 'Target state').
before_items
Bullets describing the current state.
after_items
Bullets describing the target state.
synthesis_text
Bottom Callout — the so-what.
synthesis_title
Optional Callout title.
takeaway
{"type":"str","required":false}

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

beforeafterfrom tocurrentfuturetargettransformationcomparisonas-isto-be

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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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