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ChatSlide turns documents, links, YouTube videos and research papers into editable slide decks, then into narrated videos with optional AI avatars and voice clones. For coaches, educators, agencies and clinical teams.

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Why it matters

1Deck plus narrated video from one source
2Pulls from PubMed, OpenAlex and ClinicalTrials.gov
3Lifetime plans from $160.50 one-time

Stork's verdict on ChatSlide

ChatSlide is a good value pick for turning documents into both slides and narrated video lessons; pick Gamma if you only need polished decks.

ChatSlide reviewed by Stork AI · stork.ai/en/chatslide

Specs

API Available

Yes, public API

overview

What ChatSlide does

ChatSlide starts from a source: an uploaded PDF, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, CSV or image, a web page, a YouTube video, a pasted brief or transcript, or a search of research databases such as PubMed, OpenAlex and ClinicalTrials.gov. An agent plans the deck, writes the slides and speaker script, and reviews its own output; you then edit by chat across the whole deck or slide by slide on a canvas, with charts, branding and AI images.

The same deck can become a narrated video, with stock or cloned voices, optional talking-head avatars and a cloned avatar of yourself. Text runs on OpenAI models ChatSlide names (GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra, and GPT-6 Astra on Ultimate); images run on 25+ third-party models such as GPT Image, Imagen 4, Flux, Seedream and Nano Banana; and video can use Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.5. It is a web app, with 200+ free PDF and PowerPoint tools on the site.

pricing

ChatSlide pricing

PlanMonthlyYearlyLifetimeIncluded
Free$0--100 one-time credits on signup, no card needed
Plus$14.90$99/year ($8.25/month)$160.50 one-time500 credits/month, 30 slides per project, 5 source files of 20 pages, PDF and PPTX export, 10 image models, Veo 3.1
Pro$19.90$179/year ($14.92/month)$214.50 one-time2,500 credits/month, 40 slides, 10 files of 40 pages, 28 image models, 25+ video models, 1 voice clone
Ultimate$59.90$399/year ($33.25/month)$646.50 one-timeUnlimited credits, 60 slides, 20 files of 60 pages, GPT-6 Astra, 33 image models, 500+ avatars, 5 voice clones, HIPAA on request

Credits map directly to work. A deck of up to 20 slides costs 20 credits, with 1 more per slide beyond 20; a narrated video without an avatar costs 20 credits and one with an avatar costs 400; a 5-second Seedance 2.5 clip at 720p costs 250. So Plus's 500 credits make about 25 twenty-slide decks, or one avatar video plus a few decks, and Pro's 2,500 credits cover six avatar videos (6 x 400 = 2,400). Images cost 2 to 30 credits each depending on the model.

Credits do not roll over on monthly or yearly plans; lifetime plans get a fresh monthly allowance that also does not carry over. Recurring plans can be refunded within 14 days if you have not exported a presentation or generated a video since paying; lifetime, one-time and promo purchases are non-refundable, and there is one refund per account. Education pricing is 40% off.

Prices checked on the vendor's pricing page on November 3, 2026. See ChatSlide pricing and credit pricing.

features

Key features

What ChatSlide lists on its homepage and pricing pages:

  • Sources: PDF, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, CSV, images, URLs, YouTube, PubMed, OpenAlex and ClinicalTrials.gov
  • Agent mode with planning and quality review, deck-wide AI edits and single-slide canvas editing
  • Narrated slide videos, 500+ talking-head avatars on Ultimate, avatar and voice cloning
  • Voice cloning from a 30-second sample; 28+ voice languages and 15+ interface languages
  • Export to PDF and PPTX (works in Google Slides and LibreOffice), Keynote listed as an extra
  • Custom branding and logos, data charts, OCR and image extraction from documents
  • 25+ image models and video models including Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.5
  • Posters, plus 200+ free PDF and PowerPoint tools

best for

Who ChatSlide is best for

ChatSlide suits coaches, course creators, trainers and medical or research teams who turn the same material into both a deck and a narrated video lesson, and who value sourcing from papers and clinical databases. Ultimate's unlimited credits make sense for heavy video use.

If you only need good-looking slides and never video, Gamma is more established and has a stronger free plan. If you need a lifelike presenter rather than narrated slides, HeyGen specialises in avatars. The free 100 credits are one-time and cover about five short decks, exported as PDF only.

what users say

What users say

Independent reviews are few. G2 lists one review, which rates it 4.5 out of 5 for simple workshop and social content but found customisation and branding limited. Product Hunt shows a single 1-star review with no text. ChatSlide's own pages display a much higher aggregate rating that we could not trace to an independent source, so it is not used here.

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Pros

  • +Turns one source into both a deck and a narrated video
  • +Clear credit costs: one credit per slide, 20-credit minimum
  • +Research sources such as PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov built in
  • +Cheap yearly and one-time lifetime options
  • +Avatars, voice cloning and many image models in one plan

Cons

  • −Free plan is 100 one-time credits with PDF-only export
  • −Avatar videos cost 400 credits, close to Plus's whole month
  • −Refund void once you export or generate a video
  • −Very few independent reviews; G2 reviewer found branding limited

Frequently asked questions

How much does ChatSlide cost?

Plus is $14.90 a month or $99 a year, Pro $19.90 a month or $179 a year, and Ultimate $59.90 a month or $399 a year. Lifetime plans cost $160.50, $214.50 and $646.50 one-time. See chatslide.ai/pricing.

Is ChatSlide free?

Yes, the Free plan gives 100 credits once at signup with no credit card. A deck of up to 20 slides costs 20 credits, so that is about five short decks. Free exports are PDF; PPTX needs a paid plan.

How many credits does a ChatSlide presentation use?

One credit per slide, with a 20-credit minimum: up to 20 slides costs 20 credits and 40 slides costs 40. A narrated video costs 20 more credits without an avatar or 400 with one.

Can ChatSlide make videos from slides?

Yes. It turns a deck into a narrated video with stock or cloned voices, and can add a talking-head avatar (400 credits per video). Ultimate includes 500+ premium avatars and five voice clone profiles.

Does ChatSlide export to PowerPoint?

Yes, PPTX export is on paid plans, and ChatSlide says the files open in Google Slides and LibreOffice Impress. The free plan exports PDF.

Does ChatSlide offer refunds?

Recurring plans can be refunded within 14 days of purchase if you have not exported a presentation or generated a video since paying. Lifetime, one-time and promotional purchases are non-refundable, and each account gets at most one refund.

Which AI models does ChatSlide use?

Text runs on GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra, plus GPT-6 Astra on Ultimate. Images run on 25+ models including GPT Image, Imagen 4, Flux, Seedream, Nano Banana, Grok and Wan; video can use Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.5.

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