Deep Research
Best for long, sourced written reports. It runs dozens of searches and writes a structured report with citations.
- Research reports and briefs
- Literature and market overviews
Tools
Which Perplexity tool should you use?
Labs
Best when you want a finished output: reports with charts, spreadsheets, dashboards or a simple web app.
- Data-heavy reports
- Dashboards and visual summaries
Slides, sheets and docs
Build and edit slides, spreadsheets and documents inside Perplexity, based on your research.
- Presentation decks
- Editable documents and tables
On the free plan, you can still get excellent results: run a search or limited Deep Research, then copy the outline into Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Step by step
How to create a report or a presentation
Pick a focused topic and audience
Decide who the report is for and what decision it should help with. “The EV market” is too broad; “EV adoption in Southeast Asia for a retail investor” works well.
- Write the one question the report must answer.
- Note the time period and region.
Run Deep Research
Switch to Research mode and describe the report you want. Deep Research runs many searches, reads the sources and writes a long, cited report in a few minutes.
- Ask for specific sections in your prompt.
- Say which sources to prefer: official, academic, industry.
Add your own files
Attach PDFs, spreadsheets or notes so the report uses your data alongside the web.
- Great for company figures, survey results or reading lists.
- See our PDF guide for tips on long files.
Refine with follow-ups
Ask Perplexity to shorten sections, add a comparison table, expand the risks or rewrite for a different audience.
- “Add an executive summary of 100 words.”
- “Turn section 3 into a table.”
Check the sources
Open the citations behind every key number and claim before you share the report.
- Replace weak sources with official ones.
- Keep the source list at the end.
Export or share
Share a link to the thread, turn it into a Page, or copy it into Word or Google Docs for final formatting.
- Pages give you a clean, shareable article.
- Check what a shared link shows before sending.
What a good report looks like
- Executive summary: the answer in 100–150 words
- Background: context and key definitions
- Key findings: data, tables and charts, each with sources
- Analysis: what the findings mean for your audience
- Risks and limitations: gaps in the data, opposing views
- Recommendations: clear next steps
- Sources: the full list of citations
Start from research
Run a search or Deep Research first so your slides are built on sourced facts.
- Use a finished report as the base for your deck.
Ask for a slide outline
Ask for a deck with a fixed number of slides, one idea per slide, and speaker notes.
- “10 slides, max 4 bullets each, with speaker notes.”
Build it in Labs or slides
On Pro and Max, use Labs or Perplexity’s built-in slides to generate a visual deck with charts. On the free plan, copy the outline into PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides.
- Ask for one chart per data slide.
- Name a style: “minimal, dark background”.
Edit and add visuals
Tighten wording, swap in your brand colors and add images you have rights to use.
- Keep text short; put detail in the notes.
Rehearse with notes
Ask Perplexity for speaker notes and likely audience questions with answers.
- “What 5 questions might the audience ask?”
A simple 6-slide structure
TitleTopic, your name, date
The problemWhy this matters, one key number
Key findingsThree points with sources
The dataOne clear chart
What it meansImplications for the audience
Next stepsRecommendations and questions
Free report and presentation prompt builder
Fill in the boxes and get a ready-to-use prompt for Perplexity.
Prompts
Copy-ready prompts for reports and slides
Replace the words in [brackets] with your own.
Report
Write a research report on [topic] for [audience]. Include an executive summary, background, key findings with data, risks, and recommendations. Cite official and academic sources.
Market report
Create a market overview of [industry] in [country]: market size, growth, top 5 players, trends and challenges. Add a comparison table and cite your sources.
Comparison
Compare [option A] and [option B] for [use case] in a report with a pros and cons table and a clear recommendation.
Slides
Turn this research into a 10-slide presentation: a title slide, one idea per slide, max 4 bullets each, a chart suggestion for data slides, and speaker notes.
Pitch deck
Outline a 12-slide pitch deck for [startup idea]: problem, solution, market, product, business model, competition, traction, team, financials, ask.
Class talk
Create a 5-minute presentation for high school students on [topic], with simple language, 6 slides and a short quiz at the end.
Executive summary
Summarize this report in 150 words for a busy manager, with three action points.
Q&A prep
List 8 tough questions an audience might ask about this presentation, with short, sourced answers.
Tips
Tips for professional results
Define the structure up front
List the sections or slide titles you want in your first prompt.
One idea per slide
Ask for a maximum number of bullets and move detail into speaker notes.
Verify every number
Open the source for each statistic before it goes into a report or on a slide.
Use your own data
Upload your spreadsheets or PDFs so the output reflects your real figures.
Add your view
AI drafts are a starting point. Your analysis and recommendations are what make it yours.
Keep a Space per project
Store research, files and instructions together so every draft stays consistent.
FAQ
Questions about reports and presentations
Can Perplexity make PowerPoint presentations?
Perplexity can write a full slide outline with speaker notes on any plan. Since November 2025, Pro and Max users can also build and edit slides inside Perplexity on the web. Export options vary, so check the share and download menu; you can always copy the content into PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Is Perplexity Labs free?
Labs is aimed at paid plans; Pro includes a monthly allowance and Max offers more. Free users can still create reports with search and limited Deep Research.
How long does a Deep Research report take?
Usually a few minutes. It runs many searches and reads dozens of sources before writing.
Can I use Perplexity reports for work or school?
Yes, as a research draft. Check every key fact against its source, add your own analysis, follow your school’s or employer’s AI rules, and cite the original sources.
How do I add charts to a report?
Ask for them directly (“add a bar chart of market share by company”), or use Labs, which can create charts and dashboards from the data it finds or you upload.
Can I share a report with someone who doesn’t use Perplexity?
Yes. Share a public link to the thread or Page, or copy the content into a document and send that.
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Try it
Create your first report today
Use the prompt builder above, paste the result into Perplexity, and get a sourced draft in minutes.