Question

Adding image slides to a current Google Slides presentation

6 months ago
20 October 2023
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TwoWheels
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Is it possible to create a new slide with an image in a currently open (and running) presentation?

I’d like to trigger the action by adding new images to a Google Drive Folder, and add those images to the current presentation as slides. Ideally this would happen as the presentation is running.

Does that make sense?

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Yes, the idea makes sense. You want to dynamically add images as new slides to an ongoing Google Slides presentation by placing those images in a specific Google Drive folder.

Here's a general outline of how you might achieve this using Zapier: ( I have not tested this btw)

Google Drive Trigger:
- Set up a Zap in Zapier where the trigger is "New File in Folder" in Google Drive. Select the specific folder you'll add images to.
Google Slides Action:
- Choose "Create Slide in Presentation" in Google Slides as the action.
- For the Image, map the file from the Google Drive trigger.
- You'll also need to specify the Google Slides presentation you want to add to. If you have a single presentation you're working with, you can select it manually. Otherwise, you may need additional logic or setup to determine the correct presentation dynamically.
Set Up and Test:
- Add an image to your Google Drive folder and see if it triggers the Zap and adds a slide to your Google Slides presentation.