Overview

Title slides set the tone for your entire presentation. The pptx.dev API offers multiple title slide layouts so you can match any brand style — from minimal centered text to image-rich hero slides.

Available Title Layouts

Basic Title Slide

The simplest title slide uses title-center with a heading and subheading:

curl -X POST https://api.pptx.dev/v1/presentations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
  "name": "Company Overview",
  "slides": [
    {
      "layout": "title-center",
      "title": "Company Overview",
      "subtitle": "Annual Strategy Meeting — March 2026",
      "design": {
        "titleAlignment": "center"
      }
    }
  ],
  "design": {
    "colorScheme": "burnt-orange",
    "fontScheme": "aptos"
  },
  "catalogs": {
    "layouts": {
      "records": [
        {
          "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf-layout/v1",
          "id": "title-center",
          "name": "Title Center",
          "placeholders": [
            {
              "type": "title"
            },
            {
              "type": "subtitle"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}'

Adding a Background Image

Use the slideimage variants to add a background image behind your title text:

{
  "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
  "name": "Product Launch 2026",
  "slides": [
    {
      "layout": "title-center-slideimage",
      "title": "Product Launch 2026",
      "subtitle": "Redefining what's possible",
      "design": {
        "titleAlignment": "center",
        "slideImage": {
          "src": "https://example.com/hero-image.jpg",
          "position": "background"
        }
      }
    }
  ],
  "catalogs": {
    "layouts": {
      "records": [
        {
          "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf-layout/v1",
          "id": "title-center-slideimage",
          "name": "Title Center SlideImage",
          "placeholders": [
            {
              "type": "title"
            },
            {
              "type": "subtitle"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

The API automatically applies a dark overlay so your text stays readable against any image.

Boxed Title Slides

Boxed layouts (title-left-box, title-center-box) place your title inside a colored container that picks up your chosen color scheme. This works well for slides that need strong visual separation between the title and any background elements.

{
  "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
  "name": "Quarterly Revenue Report",
  "slides": [
    {
      "layout": "title-left-box",
      "title": "Quarterly Revenue Report",
      "subtitle": "Q1 2026 Results",
      "design": {
        "contentBox": true
      }
    }
  ],
  "catalogs": {
    "layouts": {
      "records": [
        {
          "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf-layout/v1",
          "id": "title-left-box",
          "name": "Title Left Box",
          "placeholders": [
            {
              "type": "title"
            },
            {
              "type": "subtitle"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Choosing Left vs. Center Alignment

• Left-aligned (title-left) works best for business and corporate presentations where the eye naturally starts at the left margin.
• Centered (title-center) feels more polished for keynotes, product launches, and creative decks.

Both support the same content fields — only the visual positioning changes.

Next Steps

• Pair your title slide with a narrative structure for a complete story arc
• Browse color schemes to match your brand
• Explore all layouts in the gallery