> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.scrollgold.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Create your first slideshow in under 5 minutes.

## Create Your First Slideshow

Follow these steps to generate your first AI-powered slideshow.

### Prerequisites

* A ScrollGold account ([sign up here](https://www.scrollgold.com/auth/sign-up))
* Product images you want to showcase

### Step 1: Access the Dashboard

After signing in, you'll land on the [Slideshows dashboard](https://www.scrollgold.com/home/slideshows). This is your command center for creating and managing content.

### Step 2: Start a New Slideshow

Click **New Slideshow** to begin. You'll see options to:

1. **Choose a collection** - Browse curated image collections or use your own
2. **Upload images** - Drag and drop your product photos
3. **Select style** - Pick a visual style that matches your brand

### Step 3: Let AI Generate Your Content

ScrollGold's AI will automatically:

* Determine the optimal number of slides
* Generate attention-grabbing hooks
* Write compelling captions for each slide
* Add text overlays with proper positioning

<Tip>
  The AI analyzes your images to create hooks that resonate with your target audience. The more context you provide, the better the results.
</Tip>

### Step 4: Preview and Edit

Review your generated slideshow in the preview panel. You can:

* Edit text on any slide
* Adjust text positioning and styling
* Reorder slides
* Remove or add slides

### Step 5: Export Your Slideshow

When you're happy with the result, click **Export**. Choose your preferred format:

| Format           | Best For                                |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| 9:16 (Portrait)  | TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts |
| 16:9 (Landscape) | YouTube, Facebook                       |
| 1:1 (Square)     | Instagram Feed, Facebook                |

Your video will be processed and ready to download in seconds.

## What's Next?

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  <Card title="Learn About AI Hooks" icon="sparkles" href="/slideshows/ai-hooks-captions">
    Understand how to get the best AI-generated content.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect Social Media" icon="share-nodes" href="/social-media/connecting-accounts">
    Set up your accounts for direct posting.
  </Card>
</Columns>