Generate an image with Gemini in Google Slides (Workspace Experiments)

Important: This article refers to Google Workspace Experiments, which is a trusted tester program for users to try new AI features. To check if you have access to Workspace Experiments features, open a presentation on Google Slides and look for Generate an image in the toolbar at the top. Learn where you can use Workspace Experiments features.

On Google Slides, you can use the “Help me create an image” prompt to create images using artificial intelligence. For example, you can ask Google Slides to create an image of a picnic or an abstract painting.

This feature is currently available on desktop.

Use Gemini to create an image

1. On your computer, open a presentation on Google Slides.
2. Click the slide where you want to add the image.
3. Choose an option:
   1. At the top, click Insert Image Help me create an image .
   2. In the toolbar, click Help me create an image .
4. In the panel on the right, enter a prompt. For example:
   • “A beautiful photograph of a Hawaiian beach at sunset with palm trees in the distance”
   • “A plate of freshly baked blueberry muffins on a wooden kitchen table next to a large window”
   • “Watercolor painting of hydrangeas in a water pitcher”
   • “A futuristic cityscape with skyscrapers and flying cars set at night with HD details and shadows”
   Tips:
   • For better results, consider including the subject, setting, distance to subject, materials, or background. For example: "A close up of a boat made out of wood on a lake surrounded by trees at sunrise."
   • Avoid figurative language in your prompt.
5. Optional: Select the type of image ratio you want:
   • Square
   • Wide
   • Tall
6. Optional: You can click Add a style to customize the image you create.
7. Optional: To create visuals around the content of the slide, click Adapt to content .
   • Learn how to create an image adapted to your content.
8. Click Create to see several suggested images.
9. Optional: After clicking Create, you can:
   • Send feedback about the suggested image: Under each image, click Good suggestion or Bad suggestion .
   • Edit your prompt: At the top of the panel on the right, click the prompt. Edit your prompt and click Create.
   • See more suggested images: Click View more.
10. When you’re finished, click Insert.

Give feedback on generated images

Gemini for Google Workspace is constantly learning and may not be able to support your request.

If you get a suggestion that’s inaccurate or that you feel is unsafe, you can let us know by submitting feedback. Your feedback can help improve AI-assisted Workspace features and broader Google efforts in AI.

1. Below the generated image, click Good suggestion or Bad suggestion .
2. If you click Bad suggestion , you can select the issue you found and enter additional feedback.
3. Click Submit.

To provide general feedback on this feature, at the top, go to Help Help Slides improve.

To report a legal issue, create a request.

Turn off the “Help me create an image” prompt

To turn off any of the features on Google Workspace Experiments you must exit Workspace Experiments. If you exit, you will permanently lose access to all Workspace Experiments features, and you won’t be able to rejoin Workspace Experiments. Learn more about how to exit Workspace Experiments.

Related resources

• Get started with Google Workspace Experiments
• Collaborate with Gemini in Google Slides
• Google Workspace Experiments Privacy Notice and Terms for Personal Accounts