Quick Start
This guide covers every Beautiful AI feature:
- Aan de slag — Create account and basic setup
- How to Use Designer AI — Generate full presentations from a single prompt
- How to Use Customizable Themes — Apply brand colors, fonts, and logos across slides
- How to Use Smart Slide Templates — Auto-format slides as you add content
- How to Use Setting Up Campaign Objectives — Build goal-driven marketing slides
- How to Use Projected Growth Analysis — Create animated data charts and forecasts
- How to Use Smart Slideshow — Present directly from your browser or phone
- How to Use AI Presentations — Turn documents and URLs into slide decks
- How to Use Brand Control — Lock team templates and enforce brand rules
- How to Use Presentation Workflows — Collaborate, share, and track viewer analytics
Time needed: 5 minutes per feature
Also in this guide: Pro Tips | Common Mistakes | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Why Trust This Guide
I’ve used Beautiful AI for over 12 months and tested every feature covered here. This how to use Beautiful AI tutorial comes from real hands-on experience — not marketing fluff or vendor screenshots.
Beautiful AI is one of the most powerful AI presentatie tools available today.
But most users only scratch the surface of what it can do.
This guide shows you how to use every major feature.
Step by step, with screenshots and pro tips.
Beautiful AI Tutorial
This complete Beautiful AI tutorial walks you through every feature step by step, from initial setup to advanced tips that will make you a power user.
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Getting Started with Beautiful AI
Before using any feature, complete this one-time setup.
It takes about 3 minutes.
Watch this quick overview first:
Now let’s walk through each step.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Go to Beautiful AI’s website at beautiful.ai.
Click “Start Free Trial” in the top right corner.
Enter your email and create a password.
You can also sign up with your Google account.
The 14-day free trial gives you full access to all Pro features.
A credit card is required to start the trial.
✓ Checkpoint: Controleer uw inbox for a confirmation email.
Step 2: Access the App
Beautiful AI is a web-based tool — no download needed.
Log in at beautiful.ai with your new account.
You can also use the desktop player for offline presenting.
Here’s what the dashboard looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: You should see the main presentation library.
Step 3: Complete Initial Setup
Choose your presentation goal from the welcome screen.
You can pick “Create Presentation” to start from scratch.
Or select “Generate With AI” to let DesignerBot build your first deck.
Set your brand colors and fonts if you have them ready.
✅ Done: You’re ready to use any feature below.
How to Use Beautiful AI Designer AI
AI-ontwerper lets you generate a full presentation from a tekst prompt in seconds.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Designer AI in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Open DesignerBot
Click “Create Presentation” from your dashboard.
Select the “Generate With AI” option.
This opens the DesignerBot prompt window.
Step 2: Enter Your Prompt
Type a short description of the presentation you need.
For example: “Create a toonhoogte deck for an AI fitness app.
You can also upload a document, PDF, or paste a URL for more context.
The more detail you add, the better the results.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see the AI generating a slide-by-slide outline.
Step 3: Review and Refine the Outline
Beautiful AI shows you a text-only outline before designing slides.
Edit slide titles, reorder sections, or remove slides you don’t need.
Click “Generate” when you’re happy with the structure.
DesignerBot will produce 10-20 fully designed slides in under a minute.
✅ Result: You have a complete presentation draft ready to refine.
💡 Pro-tip: Use DesignerBot as a starting point, not a finished product. Spend 15-20 minutes customizing the content after generation for best results.
How to Use Beautiful AI Customizable Themes
Aanpasbare thema's lets you set brand colors, fonts, and logos for every slide.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Customizable Themes in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Open Theme Settings
Click “Edit Theme” from the top toolbar in any presentation.
This opens the theme customization panel on the right side.
Step 2: Set Your Brand Elements
Upload your company logo — both light and dark versions work best.
Beautiful AI auto-selects the right version based on slide backgrounds.
Choose your brand colors for headings, body text, and accents.
Select fonts that match your brand guidelines.
✓ Checkpoint: Your logo and colors should appear in the preview panel.
Step 3: Apply the Theme
Click “Apply to All Slides” to update your entire deck at once.
Every new slide you add will follow this theme automatically.
You can also set background colors and footer styles from this panel.
✅ Result: Your entire presentation now follows your brand identity.
💡 Pro-tip: Upload both light and dark logo versions. Beautiful AI picks the right one based on each slide’s background color.
How to Use Beautiful AI Smart Slide Templates
Slimme dia-sjablonen lets you auto-format slides as you add or remove content.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Smart Slide Templates in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Add a New Slide
Click the “+” button at the bottom of the slide panel.
Bladeren through 60+ Smart Slide layouts organized by type.
Pick from options like text, charts, timelines, or comparison slides.
Step 2: Add Your Content
Type your text, add images, or insert data into the slide.
The Smart Slide automatically adjusts spacing and alignment.
Add more bullet points and watch the layout adapt in real time.
✓ Checkpoint: Your content should look balanced without manual adjusting.
Step 3: Switch Layouts Instantly
Use the “Switch Smart Slide” option to try different layouts.
Your content moves into the new layout without reformatting.
This lets you test multiple visual styles in seconds.
✅ Result: You have a perfectly formatted slide that adapts to your content.
💡 Pro-tip: Keep slides to 30 words or fewer. Smart Slides work best with minimal text and let the design do the talking.
How to Use Beautiful AI Setting Up Campaign Objectives
Campagnedoelstellingen vaststellen lets you build goal-driven marketing and campaign slides.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Setting Up Campaign Objectives in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Choose a Campaign Template
Open a new slide and search for “campaign” or “objectives” templates.
Beautiful AI has pre-built layouts for marketing goals and KPIs.
Step 2: Define Your Goals
Enter your campaign objectives in the text placeholders.
Add target metrics, timelines, and key milestones.
The Smart Slide formats everything into a clean visual layout.
✓ Checkpoint: Your objectives should display in a structured visual format.
Step 3: Add Supporting Data
Insert charts or graphs to back up your campaign targets.
Use icons and visuals to make each objective stand out.
Link to follow-up slides for deeper metric breakdowns.
✅ Result: You have a polished campaign objectives slide ready for stakeholders.
💡 Pro-tip: Use the AI text rewrite feature to adjust the tone of your objectives — switch between professional, casual, or executive-friendly styles.
How to Use Beautiful AI Projected Growth Analysis
Analyse van de verwachte groei lets you create animated data charts and forecasts.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Projected Growth Analysis in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Select a Data Slide
Add a new slide and choose a chart or graph layout.
Options include bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, and XY plots.
Step 2: Enter Your Data
Click the chart to open the data editor.
Enter your growth numbers, revenue figures, or forecast data.
The chart updates in real time as you type.
✓ Checkpoint: Your data should display as a formatted chart on the slide.
Step 3: Enable Animation
Turn on chart animation to reveal data line-by-line during presentations.
This builds suspense and keeps your audience focused on each data point.
Adjust animation speed to match your presentation pace.
✅ Result: You have an animated growth chart that reveals data during your talk.
💡 Pro-tip: Animate charts to reveal data one series at a time. This keeps your audience focused on each insight instead of seeing everything at once.
How to Use Beautiful AI Smart Slideshow
Smart Slideshow lets you present directly from any web browser or smartphone.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Smart Slideshow in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Open Present Mode
Click the “Present” button in the top right of your deck.
Your presentation opens in full-screen mode direct.
Step 2: Navigate Your Slides
Use arrow keys or click to move between slides.
Animations play automatically as you advance.
You can also present from your phone using the mobile web app.
✓ Checkpoint: Slides should display in full-screen with smooth transitions.
Step 3: Share Your Presentation Link
Click “Share” to generate a shareable link for viewers.
Recipients can view without creating an account.
You can also export to PowerPoint or PDF if needed.
✅ Result: Your audience can view your presentation from any device.
💡 Pro-tip: Use the desktop player for important presentations. It works offline and gives you presenter notes on a separate screen.
How to Use Beautiful AI AI Presentations
AI-presentaties lets you turn documents, PDFs, and web pages into slide decks.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch AI Presentations in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Upload Your Source Material
Click “Generate With AI” from the create menu.
Upload a Word doc, PDF, or paste a webpage URL.
You can also type a detailed outline manually.
Step 2: Review the AI Outline
Beautiful AI creates a slide-by-slide outline from your content.
Edit the outline to adjust slide order and remove unnecessary sections.
Use the AI chat panel to request changes in plain language.
✓ Checkpoint: The outline should reflect your key talking points.
Step 3: Generate the Final Deck
Click “Generate” to turn the outline into designed slides.
The AI adds layouts, images, and formatting automatically.
Fine-tune individual slides using Smart Slide controls.
✅ Result: Your document is now a polished presentation deck.
💡 Pro-tip: Upload research papers or reports as PDFs. The AI extracts key points and turns them into digestible slides — saves hours of manual work.
How to Use Beautiful AI Brand Control
Brand Control lets you lock team templates and enforce brand rules across all decks.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Brand Control in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Access Brand Kit Settings
Go to your team workspace and click “Brand Kit” in settings.
This feature is available on Team and Enterprise plans.
Step 2: Configure Brand Elements
Upload approved logos, set color palettes, and choose brand fonts.
Add default footer styles and slide backgrounds.
Create a shared slide library with pre-approved templates.
✓ Checkpoint: Brand elements should appear in the shared template library.
Step 3: Lock Brand Settings
Enable brand governance to prevent team members from changing fonts or colors.
New presentations automatically use your approved brand elements.
Admins can update the Brand Kit and changes apply across all decks.
✅ Result: Every team presentation stays on-brand without manual checking.
💡 Pro-tip: Create a shared slide library with your most-used layouts. Team members can pull from approved slides instead of building from scratch.
How to Use Beautiful AI Presentation Workflows
Presentation Workflows lets you collaborate, share, and track viewer engagement.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Watch Presentation Workflows in action:
Now let’s break down each step.
Step 1: Invite Collaborators
Click “Share” and enter your team members’ email addresses.
Set permissions to “Edit” or “View Only” for each person.
Step 2: Collaborate in Real Time
Team members can edit slides and leave comments simultaneously.
Use slide status tags to track which slides are draft, review, or final.
Version history lets you revert to any previous version of the deck.
✓ Checkpoint: You should see collaborator avatars and comments on shared slides.
Step 3: Track Viewer Analytics
Share your presentation via link and track who viewed it.
See which slides viewers spent the most time on.
Identify slides that viewers skipped to improve future decks.
✅ Result: You have data-driven insights to improve your presentation strategy.
💡 Pro-tip: Check analytics after sending sales decks. If prospects skip your pricing slide, it may need reworking before your next pitch.
Beautiful AI Pro Tips and Shortcuts
After testing Beautiful AI for over 12 months, here are my best tips.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Previous Slide | Page Up / Left Arrow / Up Arrow |
| Next Slide | Page Down / Right Arrow / Down Arrow |
| Copy | Ctrl+C / Cmd+C |
| Plakken | Ctrl+V / Cmd+V |
| Undo | Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z |
| Redo | Ctrl+Shift+Z / Cmd+Shift+Z |
Hidden Features Most People Miss
- Switch Smart Slide: Right-click any slide and choose “Switch Smart Slide” to try a different layout without losing your content.
- AI-beeldgeneratie: Type an image prompt in DesignerBot to create custom images directly on your slides — no stock photos needed.
- Versiegeschiedenis: Access previous versions of your deck to recover deleted slides or revert changes from collaborators.
- AI Text Rewriting: Highlight any text and ask the AI to summarize, expand, or change the tone to match your audience.
Beautiful AI Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Overloading Slides with Text
❌ Wrong: Packing 100+ words on a single slide because you want to share everything at once.
✅ Right: Keep slides to 30 words or fewer. Use speaker notes for details and let visuals tell the story.
Mistake #2: Skipping the Theme Setup
❌ Wrong: Jumping straight into slide creation without setting up your brand theme first.
✅ Right: Set your colors, fonts, and logo in the theme panel before creating any slides. This saves hours of manual fixes later.
Mistake #3: Using DesignerBot Output as Final
❌ Wrong: Accepting AI-generated content without editing and presenting it as-is.
✅ Right: Treat DesignerBot output as a draft. Spend 15-20 minutes refining messaging, adding your data, and removing generic content.
Beautiful AI Troubleshooting
Problem: DesignerBot Generates Generic Content
Cause: Your prompt was too vague or lacked specific details.
Repareren: Add more context to your prompt. Upload a document or paste a URL to give the AI real data to work with instead of a one-sentence description.
Problem: PowerPoint Export Looks Different
Cause: Some Smart Slide formatting may not translate perfectly to PPTX format.
Repareren: Review the exported file in PowerPoint and adjust any misaligned elements. Use simpler layouts for decks you know will be exported.
Problem: Slides Load Slowly
Cause: Too many high-resolution images or videos in a single deck.
Repareren: Reduce image sizes before uploading. Limit video embeds to key slides only. Use stock images from the built-in library which are already web-ready.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these fix your issue, contact Beautiful AI support at support@beautiful.ai.
Wat is mooie AI?
Prachtige AI is an AI presentation tool that creates polished slide decks automatically.
Think of it like having a professional designer who formats every slide as you type.
Watch this quick overview:
Check our full Beautiful AI review for an in-depth video walkthrough.
It includes these key features:
- Ontwerp-AI: Generate full presentations from a text prompt using DesignerBot.
- Customizable Themes: Set brand colors, fonts, and logos for consistent slides.
- Slimme dia-sjablonen: 60+ layouts that auto-format as you add content.
- Setting Up Campaign Objectives: Pre-built templates for marketing goals and KPIs.
- Analyse van de verwachte groei: Animated data charts that reveal insights line by line.
- Smart Slideshow: Present from any browser or device with shareable links.
- AI Presentations: Convert documents, PDFs, and URLs into slide decks.
- Brand Control: Lock brand elements across all team presentations.
- Presentation Workflows: Real-time collaboration with viewer analytics.
For a full review, see our Beautiful AI review.
Mooie AI-prijsstelling
Here’s what Beautiful AI costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $12/maand. | Individuals, freelancers, and consultants |
| Team | $40/maand. | Small teams needing brand control and collaboration |
| Onderneming | Aangepast | Large organizations with SSO and security needs |
Gratis proefperiode: Yes — 14 days with full access to all Pro features. Credit card required.
Geld-terug-garantie: Annual plans may be eligible for refund within 24 hours of purchase.
💰 Best Value: Pro at $12/mo (billed annually) — gives you unlimited slides, AI generation, Smart Slides, analytics, and PowerPoint export.
Beautiful AI vs Alternatives
How does Beautiful AI compare? Here’s the competitive landscape:
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prachtige AI | Smart auto-formatting slides | $12/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Slidesgo | Free template library | Free/$3/mo | ⭐ 4.2 |
| SlidesAI | Google Slides integration | Free/$8.33/mo | ⭐ 4.0 |
| Canva | All-in-one design tool | Free/$13/mo | ⭐ 3.5 |
| Boek | AI storytelling decks | $7/maand | ⭐ 4.0 |
| Gamma | Fastest AI-generated decks | Free/$8/mo | ⭐ 4.5 |
| Prezi | Non-linear zoomable canvas | Free/$7/mo | ⭐ 4.1 |
| Toonhoogte | Team collaboration decks | Free/$20/mo | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Ahaslides | Interactive audience polls | Free/$7.95/mo | ⭐ 4.3 |
| iSpring | eLearning course creation | $770/year | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Plus AI | Google Slides + PowerPoint AI | $20/maand | ⭐ 4.1 |
Quick picks:
- Best overall: Beautiful AI — Smart Slides auto-format every deck to look professional
- Best budget: Gamma — free plan with strong AI generation and clean designs
- Best for beginners: Canva — drag-and-drop interface with huge template library
- Best for Google Workspace: SlidesAI — works directly inside Google Slides
🎯 Beautiful AI Alternatives
Looking for Beautiful AI alternatives? Here are the top options:
- 🚀 Slidesgo: Massive free template library with AI generation. Best for users who want gorgeous designs without paying.
- 💰 SlidesAI: Google Slides add-on that turns text into slides. Great for Google Workspace teams on a budget.
- 🎨 Canva: All-in-one design platform with AI presentation features. Best for teams who also need sociale media grafische elementen.
- ⚡ Tome: AI storytelling tool that creates narrative-driven presentations. Strong for creative pitches and proposals.
- 🌟 Gamma: Fastest AI deck generation with scrollable web-style presentations. Top pick for quick, polished output.
- 🧠 Prezi: Non-linear zoomable canvas for dynamic presentations. Best for educators and storytelling-focused talks.
- 🏢 Pitch: Team-focused presentation tool with client rooms and link tracking. Ideal for sales and marketing teams.
- 🎯 Ahaslides: Interactive presentation tool with live polls, quizzes, and word clouds. Best for trainers and educators.
- 🔧 iSpring: eLearning-focused presentation tool for building courses and training modules. Best for corporate training.
- ⭐ Plus AI: AI add-on for Google Slides and PowerPoint. Best for users who want AI inside their existing tools.
For the full list, see our Mooie alternatieven voor AI guide.
⚔️ Beautiful AI Compared
Here’s how Beautiful AI stacks up against each competitor:
- Beautiful AI vs Slidesgo: Beautiful AI offers smarter auto-formatting. Slidesgo wins on free template variety and zero cost.
- Beautiful AI vs SlidesAI: Beautiful AI has better design quality. SlidesAI wins if you need Google Slides integration.
- Beautiful AI vs Canva: Beautiful AI is better for presentations only. Canva wins as an all-in-one design platform.
- Beautiful AI vs Tome: Beautiful AI excels at bedrijf decks. Tome wins for narrative storytelling and creative pitches.
- Beautiful AI vs Gamma: Beautiful AI has stronger brand control. Gamma wins on speed and free plan generosity.
- Beautiful AI vs Prezi: Beautiful AI is easier to learn. Prezi wins for dynamic, zoomable storytelling presentations.
- Beautiful AI vs Pitch: Beautiful AI has better AI generation. Pitch wins for team collaboration and client room features.
- Beautiful AI vs Ahaslides: Beautiful AI is better for static decks. Ahaslides wins for live audience interaction and polls.
- Beautiful AI vs iSpring: Beautiful AI is better for bedrijf presentations. iSpring wins for eLearning course creation.
- Beautiful AI vs Plus AI: Beautiful AI has a standalone platform with Smart Slides. Plus AI wins if you want AI inside Google Slides or PowerPoint.
Start Using Beautiful AI Now
You learned how to use every major Beautiful AI feature:
- ✅ Designer AI
- ✅ Customizable Themes
- ✅ Smart Slide Templates
- ✅ Setting Up Campaign Objectives
- ✅ Projected Growth Analysis
- ✅ Smart Slideshow
- ✅ AI Presentations
- ✅ Brand Control
- ✅ Presentation Workflows
Next step: Pick one feature and try it now.
Most people start with Designer AI.
It takes less than 5 minutes.
Veelgestelde vragen
Can we use Beautiful.ai for free?
Beautiful AI does not have a permanent free plan. However, you can use the 14-day free trial to test all Pro features. A credit card is required to start the trial, and you’ll be charged if you don’t cancel before it ends. Students with a valid .edu email can get a free year through their education program.
Is Beautiful.ai easy to use?
Yes, Beautiful AI is designed for non-designers. The Smart Slides handle all formatting automatically as you add content. You don’t need to drag text boxes or align elements manually. Most users can create their first presentation within 10 minutes of signing up.
How to use Beautiful.ai for free?
Sign up for the 14-day free trial at beautiful.ai. You’ll get unlimited access to all features during the trial period. Set a reminder to cancel before day 14 if you decide not to continue, as you’ll be charged automatically. Students can also apply for a free year through the education program.
What is the best AI tutorial?
The best AI presentation tutorial depends on your tool. For Beautiful AI, this guide covers every feature step by step. Start with DesignerBot to generate your first deck in minutes, then work through Smart Slides and Customizable Themes to refine your output.
What is the 5 5 5 rule for presentations?
The 5-5-5 rule means no more than 5 words per line, 5 lines per slide, and 5 text-heavy slides in a row. Beautiful AI takes this further by recommending a maximum of 30 words per slide. Smart Slides are built around this minimalist approach, keeping your audience focused on visuals over text walls.
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