Creating Professional PPTs Without Design Skills: 3 WorkBuddy Solutions Tested

Introduction

The author explores AI‑generated presentations with WorkBuddy, comparing three output formats—traditional PPT files, HTML‑based slides, and image‑only pages. For each format the article shows how to prepare source material, write effective prompts, select visual styles, and refine the results.

1. Traditional PPT format

This familiar format is editable in standard office tools. In WorkBuddy the user opens the "Expert Skills and Connectors" panel, searches for "PPT", and summons the AI PPT assistant. After uploading the source document, the user describes the usage scenario, core purpose, and desired structure, then lets the model generate a draft.

你是一名熟悉高校行政工作的汇报顾问。请基于 @示例大学校园行政服务提质增效专项行动方案.docx 生成一套 10 页左右的汇报型 PPT。
使用场景：面向学校职能部门负责人和行政老师进行 8—10 分钟方案汇报。
核心目的：让听众在较短时间内理解“为什么要改、准备改什么、如何推进、怎样判断是否有效”。
内容结构建议：略
表达要求：略
生成在“xxx”子文件夹中

Because the output is a PPT file, previewing and editing are straightforward; small tweaks can be done manually for speed and token savings, while larger changes can be handled by adjusting the prompt or a second dialogue with the assistant.

2. HTML format

HTML slides are considered “AI Native” and aim for high efficiency. The workflow mirrors the PPT case: the user supplies the same document and clearly states audience, scenario, and visual style. The model returns an HTML slide deck that can be opened in a browser.

你是一名熟悉高校行政工作的汇报顾问。请基于 @示例大学校园行政服务提质增效专项行动方案.docx 生成一套 10 页左右的汇报型 HTML 格式的 PPT。
使用场景：面向学校职能部门负责人和行政老师进行 8—10 分钟方案汇报。
核心目的：让听众在较短时间内理解“为什么要改、准备改什么、如何推进、怎样判断是否有效”。
内容结构建议：略
表达要求：略
生成在“xxx”子文件夹中

The HTML output is essentially code; developers can fine‑tune it with a simple Ctrl+F search‑replace. Non‑technical users can ask WorkBuddy to modify specific parts in natural language.

3. Image format

The author prefers image‑based slides for their high visual quality. Several open‑source "PPT Skill" repositories (e.g., awesome-gpt-image2-ppt-skills ) on GitHub provide ready‑made styles that require the GPT‑Image2 model. After selecting a style, the user sends the target page content; the model generates a polished image without needing layout adjustments.

Key points: style debugging first, then concise prompts yield more stable results; minor edits can be expressed in plain language, while larger revisions may need prompt refinement.

How to Choose

If compatibility with existing editing tools and post‑production changes are important, the traditional PPT format is recommended. When visual impact and rapid generation matter, HTML slides offer a good balance. For a stable visual style and the highest aesthetic quality, image‑based PPTs are the best choice, provided the GPT‑Image2 model is available.