Process Timeline Slide Template
Horizontal sequence of 3-7 process steps with numbered badges, titles, and optional descriptions. Connected by a colored line. Best for workflows, onboarding flows, project phases, or roadmaps.
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Example brief
Cloud migration process: Assessment (audit infrastructure, map dependencies), Planning (architecture design, cost modeling, risk assessment), Migration (phased workload migration with rollback plans), Optimization (performance tuning, cost optimization, monitoring), Scale (auto-scaling, multi-region, disaster recovery).
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": "8afdc344-8079-58a3-9733-d0b9a7631367",
"brief": "Cloud migration process: Assessment (audit infrastructure, map dependencies), Pl..."
}'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": "8afdc344-8079-58a3-9733-d0b9a7631367",
"params": {
"steps": [
{
"title": "Jan 2025",
"description": "Founded, first prototype",
"icon": "rocket"
},
{
"title": "Apr 2025",
"description": "Beta launch, 50 users",
"icon": "users"
},
{
"title": "Jul 2025",
"description": "Public launch, 500 users",
"icon": "globe"
},
{
"title": "Oct 2025",
"description": "$2M seed round",
"icon": "dollar-sign"
},
{
"title": "Jan 2026",
"description": "2,000 users, $4.2M ARR",
"icon": "trending-up"
},
{
"title": "Apr 2026",
"description": "Enterprise, 5K users, $9.8M",
"icon": "building"
}
],
"title": "From founding to $9.8M ARR in 15 months",
"subtitle": "Company Milestones",
"footer": "Company milestones | Jan 2025 — Apr 2026",
"takeaway": "15 months from founding to $9.8M ARR — fastest in our category"
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Process Timeline slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "8afdc344-8079-58a3-9733-d0b9a7631367" 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 Process Timeline template accept?
The Process Timeline template accepts: steps. Supports 3-7 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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