Why use TextDeck?
Create better presentations in a fraction of the time with our intelligent tools.
Instant Generation
Turn a simple text prompt into a complete deck structure in seconds. No more staring at blank slides.
Smart Layouts
Professional slide layouts are automatically applied to your content, ensuring a cohesive look.
Native PPTX Export
Download your deck as a fully editable PowerPoint file. No locked formats or watermarked PDFs.
Tome vs. TextDeck: Web Narratives vs. Slide Decks
Tome reimagined presentations as interactive web narratives. Scroll-based, multimedia-rich, more like web pages than traditional slides. It's innovative and works well for certain use cases.
TextDeck creates traditional slide decks—the kind you present in PowerPoint, project on screens, and share as files. If your audience expects 'normal' presentations, Tome's format can feel unfamiliar.
The choice isn't about quality—both produce professional output. It's about format expectations. Investor meetings usually expect PowerPoint. Team updates might work either way. Know your audience.
The PowerPoint Question
Tome's PowerPoint export is limited by design—the web narrative format doesn't translate perfectly to traditional slides. When you export, you lose some of what makes Tome unique.
TextDeck starts with PowerPoint as the target format. Exports are native PPTX files that look exactly like what you created. No translation layer, no format compromises.
If your workflow includes sending decks to clients, presenting from PowerPoint, or working in environments that expect traditional formats, TextDeck's approach provides more predictable results.
Content Generation Quality
Both Tome and TextDeck use advanced AI for content generation. Tome excels at narrative flow—longer-form content that tells a story. TextDeck excels at structured presentations—clear sections with distinct slides.
Consider what you're creating. A thought leadership piece might suit Tome's narrative format. A quarterly business review probably needs traditional slides. A pitch deck could work either way depending on your audience.
Many professionals use different tools for different purposes. There's no rule requiring loyalty to one platform. Choose the tool that fits each specific deliverable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does TextDeck compare to Tome?
Tome creates narrative-driven web presentations with scroll-based navigation. TextDeck creates traditional slide decks that export to PowerPoint. Different formats for different presentation contexts.
Can I export from Tome to PowerPoint?
Tome's export is limited—the web format doesn't fully translate to slides. TextDeck is built PPTX-first, so exports are clean and fully editable with no format translation issues.
What about Tome's storytelling features?
Tome excels at narrative flow and multimedia integration. TextDeck focuses on structured business presentations—clear slides with distinct sections for professional contexts.
Which is better for investors?
Most investors expect PowerPoint format. They want to flip through slides, make notes, share with partners. TextDeck's PPTX export ensures compatibility with standard investor workflows.
Is TextDeck's AI as good?
Both use advanced AI. TextDeck is optimized for professional presentations with clear structure and PPTX-perfect output. The quality is comparable; the output format differs.
Can I try both?
Absolutely. Most tools offer trials. See which approach—web-native narratives or PPTX-first slides—fits your presenting style and audience expectations.
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