Product Release Notes - October 24, 2025: When uploads get smart and brains get happy 🧠

Product Release Notes - October 24, 2025: When uploads get smart and brains get happy 🧠

You know that feeling when everything just clicks? That's what we're after this week.

πŸš€ Upload interface 2.0: No more "Wait, what happens next?"

Ever uploaded a file and thought, "Okay... so now what?" We've all been there. That's why we rebuilt the entire upload experience from scratch.


Import box with 3 clear options

Now when you upload a PPTX or PDF, you get three crystal-clear choices:

  1. Import and generate slides with AI β€” Hand your content to our AI and watch it work its magic
  2. Generate interactive slides β€” Turn those static slides into something people actually want to engage with
  3. Import slides β€” Keep it simple, bring them in as-is

No more guessing. No more "did it work?" moments. Just you, in control, choosing exactly what happens next.

The bonus? Our AI got faster too. Like, noticeably faster. Upload to editable presentation in less time than it takes to grab coffee.


Import with AI


⚑ PowerPoint Add-in gets its game face on

Remember those survey responses about add-in bugs during presentations? We heard you. And honestly, bugs during showtime are the absolute worst.

Enter: Edit Mode Toggle (aka your new presentation safety net)



Here's the deal:

  • Building your masterpiece? Keep edit mode ON β†’ Full access to every feature
  • Showtime? Flip it OFF β†’ Smooth sailing, way fewer bugs, zero surprises

Think of it like switching from practice mode to performance mode. Same great add-in, just battle-tested for when the lights are on and the audience is watching.

See it in action β†’




It's a small toggle. Big difference. Because nobody needs technical drama when they're trying to nail a presentation.


πŸ”’ The professional way to collect audience info

Did you know you can collect participant names and emails without displaying them on screen?

Here's the scenario: You're running a workshop. You need names for attendance records, but you don't want everyone's email address broadcast to the room. (Privacy matters, right?)

The move: Use "Collect Audience Info" on open-ended slides. The data comes to you in reportsβ€”completely invisible to other participants.



When to use this:

  • Training sessions that need documentation
  • Workshops where you'll follow up later
  • Any event where privacy > public display

WarningThe golden rule: Always tell your audience what you're collecting and why. Transparency builds trust. Sneakiness breaks it.


🧠 Coming this week: Presenting for every brain

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and we're doing something special with our friends at Beyond BookSmart.

Live webinar: Presenting for every brain


How to fight distraction and reliably engage your audience

πŸ“… October 29th
πŸ•“ 4-5 PM EST

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The truth? Not everyone processes information the same way. What works for one brain might completely miss another. And if you're presenting to rooms full of people, you're probably presenting to rooms full of different brains.

In this session, you'll learn:

  • Evidence-based strategies for maintaining attention (backed by actual neuroscience, not just vibes)
  • How to design presentations that work for ADHD, autism, and other neurodiverse minds
  • Practical techniques you can use in your very next presentation

Grab your spot β†’


Curious how this works in practice? Beyond BookSmart has been using AhaSlides to support neurodiverse learners in incredible ways.

Read their story β†’


🎯 The Bigger Picture

This week is about making things work better for everyone:


⚑ Faster uploads β†’ Less waiting, more creating
πŸ›‘οΈ Stable add-ins β†’ No bugs when it counts
πŸ’‘ Smarter data collection β†’ Privacy-first documentation

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We're building a platform where the tech gets out of your way so you can focus on what matters: Connecting with people.

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Questions? Thoughts? Want to tell us about your "aha moment" this week?
We're always listening: Drop us a line or hit up our support team.

Now go create something amazing. 🎯

- The AhaSlides Team β€οΈ -

P.S. β€” If you make it to the "Presenting for every brain" webinar, we want to hear what clicked for you. Sometimes the best insights come from the people in the room (or Zoom).