Adobe is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities within Acrobat, introducing features that allow users to generate podcast summaries, create presentations from existing documents, and edit files using prompts. This move is part of Adobe's ongoing strategy to integrate AI across its product suite.

The new presentation feature leverages Adobe Spaces, a collaborative file and note repository launched last year. Users can now utilize the information stored within these Spaces to construct presentations using simple text prompts. For example, a user with financial data, product roadmaps, and competitive analyses stored in a Space can generate a client pitch deck highlighting their product's advantages over competitors. Acrobat's AI assistant initially creates an editable presentation outline, which users can then customize using Adobe Express's theme library, stock photos, or their own visuals. The integration with Adobe Express also allows for brand theme application and individual slide editing.

This functionality addresses a growing need for streamlined content creation, placing Adobe in competition with tools like Canva and Google's NotebookLM, which already offer document-to-presentation conversion. Several emerging startups are also developing similar capabilities.

The integration of AI into Acrobat reflects a broader industry trend toward automating content creation and document management. By enabling users to quickly synthesize information and generate presentations, Adobe aims to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. The company has not yet released specific details on the pricing structure for these new AI-powered features. Further announcements regarding availability and additional functionalities are expected in the coming months.