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 '{
    "title": "Company Overview",
    "colorScheme": "burnt-orange",
    "fontScheme": "aptos",
    "slides": [
      {
        "layout": "title-center",
        "content": {
          "heading": "Company Overview",
          "subheading": "Annual Strategy Meeting — March 2026"
        }
      }
    ]
  }'

Adding a Background Image

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

{
  "layout": "title-center-slideimage",
  "content": {
    "heading": "Product Launch 2026",
    "subheading": "Redefining what's possible",
    "slideImage": "https://example.com/hero-image.jpg"
  }
}

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.

{
  "layout": "title-left-box",
  "content": {
    "heading": "Quarterly Revenue Report",
    "subheading": "Q1 2026 Results"
  }
}

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