> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developers.gamma.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developers.gamma.app/guides.md).

# Guides

- [Generate from text](https://developers.gamma.app/guides/generate-api-parameters-explained.md): When to use the Generate endpoint and how to choose the parameters that shape the output.
- [Generate from template](https://developers.gamma.app/guides/create-from-template-api-parameters-explained.md): When to use the Create from Template endpoint and how to choose the parameters that control the generated output.
- [Poll for results](https://developers.gamma.app/guides/async-patterns-and-polling.md): Understanding how to work with Gamma’s asynchronous API and poll for results
- [Use themes and folders](https://developers.gamma.app/guides/list-themes-and-list-folders-apis-explained.md): How to use the themes and folders endpoints to fetch the IDs you need for generation requests.
- [Format headers and footers](https://developers.gamma.app/guides/header-and-footer-formatting.md): Detailed guide to customizing headers and footers in Gamma presentations.
- [Optimize image URLs](https://developers.gamma.app/guides/image-url-best-practices.md): How to include your own images in API-generated gammas, and how to avoid common issues with broken or missing images.
- [Add charts and structured content](https://developers.gamma.app/guides/charts-and-structured-content.md): How to get the best chart, table, and structured visual results from the Gamma API.


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