Best AI for making presentations (2026): Copilot in PowerPoint, Claude and more
A practical comparison of AI tools for creating presentations: Copilot in PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot and Claude. Requirements, plans and limits, with the date checked.
Date checked: 16 October 2026. Features and plans change; always check the official site.
Making slides with AI is now common, but each tool needs something different. Here’s what their official sites say.
| Copilot in PowerPoint | Microsoft Copilot (chat) | Claude | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement | Microsoft 365 Personal, Family or Premium (owner) | Work or school account to create the file | Claude Slides is on all plans, including Free |
| How to start | Copilot icon > Agent mode > describe the deck | “Create a presentation about…” and confirm | Ask in the chat |
| From a file | Yes, Word documents (best < 24 MB) | Depends on your account | You can attach files |
| Where it ends up | In PowerPoint | In your OneDrive, with a link | In Claude |
| Price in Spain | From €10/month (Personal) | Depends on licence | Pro $17/month annual or $20/month, excl. tax |
What to use when
- You already pay for Microsoft 365: Copilot in PowerPoint. Use Word styles (headings) so it understands the structure, and start from your template.
- You want to try without paying: Claude Free includes Claude Slides.
- Always: check data, images and sources. For AI-generated images, PowerPoint notes it in the speaker notes.
Step by step in presentations with AI.
Frequently asked questions
Is Copilot in PowerPoint free?
No. It’s included for the owner of Microsoft 365 Personal (€10/month), Family (€13/month) or Premium (€22/month), according to Microsoft Spain’s site checked on 16/10/2026.
What document size does it support?
Microsoft recommends Word documents under 24 MB to create the presentation.
Keep reading
Sources
- Crear una presentación con Copilot en PowerPoint — Microsoft
- Compara los planes y precios de Microsoft 365 — Microsoft
- Claude pricing — Anthropic
Change log
- : First published with PowerPoint help, Microsoft 365 plans in Spain and Claude plans checked on 16/10/2026.
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