# SlideDrift SlideDrift is an AI-powered LinkedIn carousel generator that turns URLs, text, notes, or ideas into editable carousel slides. Canonical site: https://slidedrift.com # Public Docs # Creating carousels from URLs or text (/docs/creating-carousels) Understand the two main ways to start a carousel and how to get better results. SlideDrift supports two low-friction starting points: URL input and direct text input. ## Start from a URL [#start-from-a-url] Use a URL when you already have a public source, such as a blog post, article, newsletter archive, or webpage. SlideDrift reads the page, extracts the useful points, and turns them into a carousel structure. URL input is useful when you want to: * Repurpose long-form writing into LinkedIn content. * Pull out the main points from a published article. * Create a carousel without manually copying the full source text. The source URL must be publicly accessible. If the page is behind a login, paywall, blocked crawler, or private workspace, paste the text directly instead. ## Start from text [#start-from-text] Use text input when your content is not published yet. This can be a rough draft, notes, bullets, a short idea, or a longer piece of writing. Text input is useful when you want to: * Build from an idea before writing a full article. * Turn private notes into a carousel. * Control exactly what SlideDrift uses as the source. ## Getting stronger outputs [#getting-stronger-outputs] Give SlideDrift enough direction to understand the audience and point of view. A clear title, a few concrete examples, or a short outline can improve the structure of the carousel. Avoid pasting unrelated notes from several topics into one generation. If the source covers multiple ideas, split it into separate carousels. # AI-readable docs (/docs/docs-and-ai-context) How AI tools can read a focused version of the public SlideDrift docs. SlideDrift publishes AI-readable versions of the public docs so assistants and answer engines can understand the product from a focused source. ## Public docs and changelog [#public-docs-and-changelog] The public docs explain shipped product behavior, including creating, editing, exporting, and working with templates. The [changelog](/changelog) highlights user-facing product updates and improvements. ## AI-readable files [#ai-readable-files] SlideDrift exposes two plain text files for AI tools and answer engines: * [`/llms.txt`](/llms.txt) lists the most important public docs and product surfaces. * [`/llms-full.txt`](/llms-full.txt) includes the full public docs and changelog content. These files help AI tools understand the current product without scraping every page. # Editing and exporting carousels (/docs/editing-and-exporting) Review, refine, and export your generated carousel for LinkedIn. After a carousel is generated, SlideDrift opens it in the editor so you can refine the deck before publishing. ## Edit the generated slides [#edit-the-generated-slides] Use the editor to review each slide and make changes before export. Depending on the carousel and account settings, you can adjust text, layout, design settings, templates, images, and slide-level content. Before exporting, check: * The first slide has a clear hook. * Each slide communicates one main idea. * The deck reads well from beginning to end. * Text does not feel too dense for LinkedIn. * The final slide gives the reader a clear next step. ## Export for LinkedIn [#export-for-linkedin] When the deck is ready, export it from the editor. SlideDrift renders the carousel for sharing outside the app. Exports use credits unless the current account/export mode waives the cost. Free accounts may include a SlideDrift banner or watermark depending on the export path and plan limits. ## If export fails [#if-export-fails] If an export does not complete, check that you are signed in, have enough credits for the action, and have not hit a daily safety limit. If the issue continues, try again after a short wait. # Getting started with SlideDrift (/docs/getting-started) Create your first LinkedIn carousel from a URL, notes, or a rough idea. SlideDrift helps you turn source material into an editable LinkedIn carousel. You can start with a published URL, paste your own text, or use a short idea as the starting point. ## Create a carousel [#create-a-carousel] 1. Open [Create](/create). 2. Paste a public article, blog post, newsletter, or webpage URL. 3. Or paste text directly, such as notes, bullets, a draft, or a rough idea. 4. Generate the carousel. 5. Review the slides in the editor before exporting. ## What works best [#what-works-best] SlideDrift works best when the input has a clear topic and a point of view. A short outline, a blog post, or a rough argument usually works better than scattered notes with no direction. Good inputs include: * A blog post or article you want to repurpose. * A LinkedIn post draft that needs a stronger visual format. * Notes from a podcast, call, or presentation. * A list of points you want to explain slide by slide. ## After generation [#after-generation] The generated carousel opens in the editor. From there you can revise copy, adjust slides, change design settings, apply templates, and export when the deck is ready. If the first output is not quite right, edit the source content or adjust the carousel in the editor instead of starting from scratch every time. # SlideDrift docs (/docs) Learn how to create, edit, export, and maintain LinkedIn carousels with SlideDrift. SlideDrift turns URLs, notes, text, and rough ideas into editable LinkedIn carousels. Use these docs when you want to understand the main product flow, improve the quality of a generated carousel, or export a finished deck. ## Start here [#start-here] * [Getting started](/docs/getting-started): Create your first carousel from a URL, notes, or an idea. * [Creating carousels from URLs or text](/docs/creating-carousels): Choose the right input for better outputs. * [Editing and exporting carousels](/docs/editing-and-exporting): Review slides, refine the deck, and export. * [Templates and brand consistency](/docs/templates-and-branding): Use templates and brand profiles for a consistent visual system. ## Product updates [#product-updates] User-facing product changes are tracked in the [changelog](/changelog). ## AI-readable docs [#ai-readable-docs] SlideDrift also publishes [`/llms.txt`](/llms.txt) and [`/llms-full.txt`](/llms-full.txt) so AI tools can read a focused version of the public docs. # Templates and brand consistency (/docs/templates-and-branding) Use templates and brand profiles to keep carousel designs consistent. Templates help you change the visual direction of a carousel without manually redesigning every slide. ## Browse templates [#browse-templates] Open [Templates](/templates) to explore available carousel design directions. Templates are grouped around visual styles and use cases so you can choose a look that fits the content. Some templates are available to all users. Pro templates and advanced design options may require a paid plan. ## Apply a template [#apply-a-template] Inside the editor, templates can be applied to an existing carousel. After applying a template, review every slide. A template can improve the visual system, but the best results still come from checking the copy, hierarchy, and slide flow. ## Brand profiles [#brand-profiles] Brand profiles help keep carousels consistent across repeated posts. They are useful when you want a recognizable visual system, or when an agency manages multiple client brands. Plan limits affect how many brand profiles you can manage. See [Pricing](/pricing) for the current plan details. # Changelog ## 2026-05-09 - Docs and AI-readable context (https://slidedrift.com/changelog/docs-and-ai-context) SlideDrift now has public docs, a changelog, and AI-readable docs files for clearer product guidance. SlideDrift now includes a public docs area for product guidance and a changelog for user-facing updates. This also adds AI-readable docs files at `/llms.txt` and `/llms-full.txt`, so AI tools can understand the current product from a focused source instead of guessing from scattered pages.