→How to Migrate from Decktopus to Tome (Step-by-Step)
Last updated: April 2026
Migrating from Decktopus to Tome offers a shift towards more AI-native, narrative-driven presentations with superior visual storytelling and deeper integrations. While Decktopus excels at rapid slide generation, Tome focuses on creating cohesive, mobile-responsive narratives from simple prompts, often with more polished layouts and modern design sensibilities. This guide covers the complete migration process, from exporting your existing Decktopus content and setting up Tome, to transferring core data, adapting your workflow, and leveraging Tome's unique AI features. We'll help you navigate the transition smoothly, ensuring you maintain your presentation assets while unlocking new creative potential.
Estimated Timeline
solo user
3-8 hours, depending on the number and complexity of presentations.
small team
2-5 days, accounting for coordination, shared asset transfer, and team training on Tome.
enterprise
2-4 weeks, for large-scale content migration, IT/security review, workflow integration, and user onboarding programs.
Migration Steps
Audit & Prepare Your Decktopus Content
easyExport Core Content from Decktopus
mediumSet Up Your Tome Account & Workspace
easyRecreate Presentations in Tome Using AI Prompts
mediumManually Transfer & Refine Content
mediumImplement Tome's Advanced Features & Integrations
mediumReview, Share, and Decommission
easyFeature Mapping
| Decktopus | Tome Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Slide Generation from Topic | AI-Generated Narrative from Prompt | Both generate from minimal input, but Tome focuses on creating a cohesive story flow, while Decktopus may focus more on individual slide structure. |
| Professional Templates & Auto-Formatting | Modern, Mobile-Responsive Templates | Tome's templates are designed as responsive narratives. Decktopus templates are more traditional slide-by-slide formats. |
| Media Integration & Content Suggestions | Native Integrations (Figma, YouTube, Airtable) | Tome offers deeper, live-embed integrations with specific apps. Decktopus suggestions are more general media/icon libraries. |
| Real-Time Collaboration | Real-Time Collaboration & Commenting | Feature is largely equivalent. Both allow multiple editors and commentators on a live document. |
| Presentation Export (PDF, PPTX) | Presentation Export (PDF, Shareable Link) | Tome emphasizes shareable web links as the primary output. PPTX export may be a paid feature, unlike Decktopus. |
| Brand Kit (Custom Fonts/Colors) | Custom Themes & Branding | Both allow customization, but specific capabilities (like custom font upload) may vary by plan tier in each tool. |
Data Transfer Guide
Direct automated data transfer from Decktopus to Tome is not possible. The migration is a manual, content-focused process. From Decktopus, you must export each presentation as a PDF or PowerPoint (PPTX) file via the 'Share & Export' menu. This preserves the visual layout and text as a static reference. Additionally, manually copy key text and save all used images, logos, and charts to a local folder. In Tome, you do not 'import' these files. Instead, you use the exported content as a reference guide. Create a new Tome, use an AI prompt to generate a base structure based on your topic, and then manually copy-paste text and re-upload media from your saved assets into the new Tome framework.