AI & publishing
Publish an AI-built presentation as a website instead of a slide deck
1 September 2026 · 2 min read
Ask an AI tool for a presentation today and it's just as likely to hand you interactive HTML as a slide file, something with real transitions, embedded demos, or a scroll-through layout a .pptx can't do. The catch is that HTML doesn't open by double-clicking it the way a slide deck does. Here's what to do with it instead of exporting it back down to slides.
Why keep it as a webpage
A slide deck needs the right software and the right file, and it still looks a little different depending on whose laptop opens it. A published HTML presentation opens the same way for everyone: click a link, in any browser, on any device, no PowerPoint or Keynote required. It can also do things static slides can't, an embedded video that actually plays, a code sample that's live instead of a screenshot, a section that expands on click instead of covering it in a wall of text.
What you actually have
Underneath, an AI-generated presentation is the same HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as any other AI-generated page. It doesn't need special handling to publish, the same path that works for a landing page or a small tool works here too.
Publish it
A presentation built as one file publishes as a microsite: live on its own subdomain in about two minutes, free SSL included. If it's split across multiple files, assets, separate slide sections, a stylesheet, zip the folder and upload it as a regular site instead.
Fix a slide the morning of the meeting
Republishing updates the link you already shared, so fixing a wrong number doesn't mean sending a new address. A microsite updates in place; a full site retains recent versions and can roll back to the previous one if the fix goes wrong.
Keep it private until it's ready
If the draft must be private, publish it as a Pro full site and enable password protection, then remove the password once it's meant for the room. Password protection isn't available on microsites.
Key takeaways
- ✓An AI-generated HTML presentation opens in any browser, on any device, with no slide software required.
- ✓It publishes the same way any other AI-generated page does, no special export or conversion needed.
- ✓A single-file presentation goes live as a microsite in about two minutes; a multi-file one zips and uploads as a regular site.
- ✓Republishing keeps the same link; full sites also retain recent versions for rollback.
- ✓Password protection can keep a draft private when it is published as a Pro full site.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still export it as a PDF or slide deck later?
That depends on the tool that generated it, MakeMySiteLive just hosts whatever HTML you give it. Most AI tools can export the same content in more than one format if you need a downloadable copy alongside the live link.
Does the audience need any software to view it?
No. It's a normal webpage, it opens in any browser without PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides installed.
What if I need to fix a slide right before presenting?
Publish the corrected file again and the same link updates. Full sites keep recent versions for rollback; microsites replace their current content.
Can I keep it private until the actual presentation?
Yes, if you publish it as a Pro full site. Password protection isn't available on microsites or Free full sites.