The missing feature that Smartsheet hasn't delivered in 8 years. We built it.
The challenge
Smartsheet dashboards are excellent for operational control. But when it comes to management presentations, that convenience ends.
PMOs and project managers spend 1 to 3 hours per week manually transferring dashboard data into PowerPoint. Every week. For every meeting.
Problem 01
Pixelated, non-editable, outdated as soon as they are inserted. No board of directors will accept this in the long term.
Problem 02
The figures change between dashboard export and presentation. Your slides show yesterday's status.
Problem 03
Smartsheet has had Dashboard-to-PPTX on its wish list since 2017. Status: "On Wishlist." No solution in sight.
Your options
There are different approaches depending on technical maturity and requirements. We will show you all four so that you can choose the one that suits you best.
Screenshots from the dashboard, manually inserted into PowerPoint. Works, but is time-consuming and prone to errors.
What you need: Just a browser and PowerPoint.
Result: Static images, not editable, must be recreated each time.
A script reads your sheet data via the API and automatically generates a branded PPTX file with real charts.
What you need: Python environment, Smartsheet API token, one-time setup.
Result: Native PowerPoint charts, editable, repeatable at the touch of a button.
A workflow in n8n reacts to changes in the sheet and automatically generates a report. No code required.
What you need: n8n (cloud or self-hosted), webhook connection to Smartsheet.
Result: Fully automated report every time data changes, without manual intervention.
Your employees check a box in a Smartsheet sheet. The finished presentation appears as an attachment in the same row.
What you need: One-time setup by Lighthouse Consultings.
Result: Your teams generate reports themselves, without technical knowledge and without waiting time.
The process
Enter the sheet or dashboard URL. The system automatically recognizes all available data fields.
KPI Dashboard, Financial Overview, or Status Report. Each type has optimized slide layouts.
The finished presentation appears as an attachment in Smartsheet. Ready to present immediately.
What you get
Four metric cards (projects, budget, savings, status) plus status distribution and risk analysis at a glance.
Planned vs. actual budget, savings by department, cost distribution. All as editable PowerPoint charts.
Not just charts: Each slide contains automatically generated insights such as budget variance, top savers, and risk score.
Colors, logo, and layout can be customized to match your corporate identity. No generic templates.
Less time spent on reporting
Live data from Smartsheet
Screenshots in your presentation
20+ years of experience in manufacturing operations. "I built this tool because I was wasting hours every week transferring Smartsheet data into PowerPoint. That's not necessary."
Frequently asked questions
Next step
Let's work together to find the right solution for your Smartsheet environment.
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