How to Add a Video or Audio File to a PowerPoint Presentation
You can insert videos and audio files into your PowerPoint slides to make your presentation more engaging.
1. Adding a Video
Insert a Video from Your Computer
- Go to the slide where you want to add the video.
- Click the Insert tab.
- In the Media group, click Video > Video on My PC.
- Select your video file and click Insert.
- Resize and position the video as needed.
Insert an Online Video (YouTube, etc.)
- Go to the Insert tab > Click Video > Online Video.
- Paste the link to a YouTube or online video.
- Click Insert, and the video will appear on your slide.
Customize Video Playback
- Go to the Playback tab (appears when the video is selected).
- Choose how the video starts:
- Automatically – Plays as soon as the slide appears.
- On Click – Plays when you click the video.
- In Click Sequence – Plays in the order of other animations.
- Trim, fade in/out, or loop the video using Playback Options.
2. Adding an Audio File
Insert an Audio File from Your Computer
- Click the Insert tab.
- In the Media group, click Audio > Audio on My PC.
- Select an audio file (MP3, WAV, etc.) and click Insert.
- A speaker icon appears on the slide—resize or move it as needed.
Record Your Own Audio
- Click Insert > Audio > Record Audio.
- Name your recording, click Record, and start speaking.
- Click Stop and then OK to insert it into the slide.
Customize Audio Playback
- Use the Playback tab to adjust settings:
- Start Automatically or On Click.
- Loop Until Stopped (for background music).
- Hide During Show (hides the speaker icon in slideshow mode).
