The foundation of a great Seminara session is a well-formatted slide deck. Because our system converts your PDF into images and extracts text for AI context, how you format your slides matters.
Formatting Best Practices
- Aspect Ratio: We highly recommend a 16:9 aspect ratio. This ensures your slides fill the screen beautifully on both desktop and mobile devices.
- Export to PDF: You must export your presentation from Canva, Keynote, Google Slides, or PowerPoint as a standard PDF.
- Readable Text: Ensure text is actual selectable text in the PDF, not an embedded image. This allows our backend to extract the text and feed it to the Intent Engine.
- Avoid Dense Text: Slides overloaded with text will cause the AI to generate very long, monotonous outlines. Keep slides visual and concise.
The Extraction Workflow
When you upload a PDF, Seminara processes it directly in your browser. It converts each page into a high-quality PNG image and simultaneously extracts the text. This means your raw slides are processed securely and quickly before being sent to our servers for outline generation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why does the AI skip some information on my slide?
A: If the text on your slide is embedded within an image (flattened), the AI cannot read it. Ensure your PDF contains live text.
Q: Is there a file size limit?
A: Yes, the maximum upload size for a PDF is 50MB. If your file is larger, consider compressing the images before exporting.