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How to Add a Video in Google Slides

In this new Slidesgo School tutorial, you’ll learn how to add a video to your presentations , be it from YouTube or from your own computer . You’ll also find out what format options Google Slides has to offer regarding videos.

How to Embed a YouTube Video

How to insert a video, how to cut and edit a video.

• Open your presentation in Google Slides and select the slide where you want to add the video.
• Click Insert → Video. A new window will open.
• On the first tab, Search, you can look for the YouTube video you want to add to the presentation. Once located, click Select to add it to the slide. You can now adjust its size to your liking.
• If you have the URL of the video, click the By URL tab and paste it in the text field. You’ll see a preview of the video. If it’s correct, click Select to add the video to the slide. Place it whenever you like and adapt it according to your needs.
• Please note that you can’t crop a video in Google Slides, so you’ll need to play around with the rest of the graphic elements to have a coherent design.
• To insert a video that isn’t from YouTube, it must be stored in your Google Drive account.
• Access Google Drive.
• Drag the video to Google Drive or click New → Upload files. Locate the file in your computer and upload it to Google Drive.
• Click Insert → Video. A new window will open. On the Google Drive tab you’ll see all your videos stored in or shared with your Google Drive account. Choose the video you want to upload and click Select. The video will be added to the slide, and now you can adjust it to your liking.
• Select the video that you’ve added to the presentation.
• Go to the toolbar and click Format options. As an alternative, right-click the video → Format options. You can also click Format → Format options. A new panel will open on the right side of the screen.
• Click the Video playback drop-down arrow to see the options. You can set the start and the end time, trimming the video accordingly. There are two boxes below. Check the first one to enable autoplay when presenting, and the second one to mute the audio.
• The rest of the tabs on the Format options panel contain settings to adjust the size and position of the video, and you can also add a drop shadow to it.
• Within the Size and rotation tab, you can modify the width and height values for the video. There’s also an option to lock the aspect ratio in case you want to keep the video proportions.
• Within the Position tab, you can set exactly where you want to place the video, taking the top-left corner or the center of the video as reference. To move the video, you’ll need to modify the values of the X and Y axes.
• The last tab, Drop shadow, contains a box, which you can check to add a drop shadow. If you click the drop-down arrow, you’ll find options to modify the color and the behavior of the shadow (angle, transparency, distance and blur).

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How to Insert Video into Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide

Inserting a video into Google Slides is a simple process that can add a dynamic element to your presentation. With just a few clicks, you can embed a video from YouTube or upload one from your computer directly into your slide. This can be a great way to engage your audience and illustrate your points more effectively.

Step by Step Tutorial: How to Insert Video into Google Slides

Before we dive into the steps, it’s important to know that adding a video to your Google Slides can enhance your presentation by providing visual and auditory stimulation for your audience. It can also help to break up the monotony of text-heavy slides.

Step 1: Open your Google Slides presentation

Open the presentation where you want to insert the video.

This step is pretty straightforward. Just make sure you’re logged into your Google account and open the specific presentation you’re working on.

Step 2: Select the slide where you want the video

Click on the slide where you want the video to appear.

You can add a video to any slide in your presentation. Just click on the slide in the left-hand sidebar to select it.

Step 3: Click on the "Insert" menu

From the top menu, click on "Insert".

The "Insert" menu is where you’ll find all the options for adding different elements to your slides, including text boxes, images, and, of course, videos.

Step 4: Choose "Video"

Select "Video" from the drop-down menu.

After clicking "Video," you’ll have the option to add a video from YouTube, by URL, or from your Google Drive.

Step 5: Insert the video

Choose a video from YouTube, by URL, or from your Google Drive and click "Select".

If you’re inserting a YouTube video, you can search for it directly in the dialog box, or paste in the URL. If you’re uploading from your computer, navigate to the file you want to use and click "Open."

After you complete these steps, the video will appear on your selected slide. You can click and drag to move it or use the corner handles to resize it.

Tips: Optimizing Video for Google Slides

• Make sure your video is in a supported format, such as MP4 or MOV.
• Keep your video file size manageable to avoid slow playback.
• Check the video’s audio levels to ensure it’s not too loud or too quiet.
• Use videos that are relevant and add value to your presentation.
• Test the video playback before your presentation to avoid any technical difficulties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i play the video during the presentation.

Click on the video in your slide, and then click the play button that appears in the middle of the video.

Can I trim the video in Google Slides?

No, Google Slides does not currently have a feature to trim videos. You will need to edit the video before uploading it to your slide.

What video file formats are supported?

Google Slides supports most video file formats, including MP4, MPEG, AVI, and MOV.

Can I add a video from my Google Drive?

Yes, you can insert a video that’s stored in your Google Drive.

Can I use a video that is not from YouTube?

Yes, you can use videos from other sources as long as you have the file and it’s in a supported format.

• Open your Google Slides presentation.
• Select the slide where you want the video.
• Click on the "Insert" menu.
• Choose "Video".
• Insert the video.

Inserting videos into Google Slides can really spice up your presentation and keep your audience interested. Whether it’s a clip from YouTube, a video you’ve created, or something you’ve found online, it’s a great way to add multimedia elements to your slides. Just remember to check the video format and file size before you add it to your presentation, and always check to make sure it plays properly. With these tips and steps, you’ll be able to enhance your Google Slides presentations with dynamic video content that captivates your audience. And remember, if you have any issues, the frequently asked questions section might just have the answer you’re looking for. Happy presenting!

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How to Add a Video to Google Slides

Embedding videos in presentations effectively summarize lengthy and complex topics in minutes. Popular presentation platforms like PowerPoint provide video embedding options to help cater to this essential need, and Google Slides is no exception.

How to Add a YouTube Video to Google Slides

YouTube is the most frequently used video streaming platform for embedding videos in presentations. There are two different methods by which you can embed a YouTube video in a Google Slides Theme .

To insert a Video in Google Slides, go to Insert > Video.

Search and Add a Video from YouTube

A dialog box will appear with three options to embed a video. The first option enables searching and adding videos directly from YouTube. Add the video title or relevant keywords, click the video thumbnail, followed by Select to add it to your current slide.

Insert Video from YouTube via URL

The URL tab is the second method to embed a YouTube video in Google Slides. While the Search tab also enables adding videos via URL, it is mainly meant to search and add relevant videos from YouTube, whereas the URL tab enables adding a video from a specific URL.

Once the YouTube video is added to Google Slides, you can adjust the video playback settings from the right sidebar to automatically trigger the video to play on click or allow it to be played manually.

Other customization options include the ability to mute audio, start the video from a specific point (e.g., after 10 seconds), add the size, rotation, and position of the video, and to a add drop shadow effect.

To preview the video, run it as a slideshow or click on it directly from within the slide deck to play and preview it.

How to Add a Video to Google Slides from Google Drive

If you need to add a video to your slides that is not on YouTube, it can be added via Google Drive. If there are multiple videos, you might want to place them in a single folder according to a naming convention for ease of identification. To add a video from Google Drive to Google Slides, open your Google Drive account, go to a folder or directly select New > File Upload .

Once the video file is uploaded, make sure you remove the restrictions, especially if you need to share the presentation. To do this, right-click on the uploaded video and select Share .

Go to the slide in Google Slides where you intend to add the Google Drive video and select Insert > Video .

Remove restrictions and make the video viewable via the sharing link.

Go to the Google Drive tab , click the video thumbnail, and select insert the video.

Once the video is added, you can adjust the playback options, size, rotation, position, and drop shadow. Videos embedded from Google Drive can take a while before they become available for playback. The rendering time would depend upon the size and length of the video.

Troubleshooting

Fix error 150 in google slides.

To tackle the error “Unable to play video: Error 150” with YouTube videos in Google Slides, start by checking the video’s privacy settings on YouTube to ensure it’s not set to private or has restrictions that could block playback. If the video is accessible, the next step is to clear your browser’s cache and cookies, as accumulated data might be causing playback issues. Verify your internet connection’s stability and speed, as these factors are crucial for seamless video streaming. If the problem persists, try re-embedding the YouTube video link into your Google Slides presentation. Occasionally, reinserting the video link can resolve the underlying glitch responsible for the error, ensuring smooth video playback in your presentation.

Conclusions

In this article, we have explained how to insert videos in Google Slides, but if you use PowerPoint, we recommend reading our article on how to embed a YouTube video in PowerPoint to make your presentations more engaging. Google Slides allows the embedding of videos from YouTube and Google Drive. However, copyright-protected videos cannot be embedded from YouTube, and the rendering time for a video uploaded to Google Drive can be significantly high. If you’re uploading videos to Google Drive, make sure you upload them in advance to allow enough time for them to be ready for playback by the time you begin your presentation.

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How to Add a Video to Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding a video to Google Slides is a breeze once you know the right steps. Simply go to the slide where you want the video, click on ‘Insert’ from the menu, select ‘Video’ and then choose where you want to upload your video from. You can search YouTube, use a URL, or upload a video from your Google Drive. After you’ve selected your video, click ‘Select’ and adjust the video on your slide to your liking. And voilà! Your presentation just leveled up with a cool video.

Step by Step Tutorial: How to Add a Video to Google Slides

Before diving into the steps, let’s clarify what we’re aiming for. By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to insert any video into your Google Slides presentation, making it more engaging and interactive.

Step 1: Open your Google Slides presentation

Open the Google Slides presentation where you want to add the video. This is your starting point. Make sure you’re logged into your Google account and have the presentation open.

Step 2: Go to the slide where you want the video

Navigate to the specific slide where you want the video to appear. Think of this like setting the stage for your video’s grand entrance.

Step 3: Click on ‘Insert’ in the menu

Click on ‘Insert’ from the top menu in Google Slides. This is where the magic starts to happen. ‘Insert’ is your gateway to adding all sorts of content to your slides.

Step 4: Select ‘Video’

Choose the ‘Video’ option from the dropdown menu. This will open a new window where you can choose your video source.

Step 5: Choose your video source

Select from where you want to add the video – YouTube, by URL, or Google Drive. Each option has its benefits, so choose the one that best fits your needs.

Step 6: Select your video

Search for a YouTube video, paste a URL, or choose a video from your Google Drive and click ‘Select’. This is the moment where you pick the star of your slide. Make sure it’s relevant and adds value to your presentation.

Step 7: Adjust the video on your slide

Resize and move the video around on your slide to fit your design. You’re the director here – position your video for the best visual impact.

Once you complete these steps, your video will be embedded in your slide, ready to play during your presentation. It’s a simple process that can make your slides more dynamic and engaging.

Tips for Adding a Video to Google Slides

• Check the video’s permissions before adding it to ensure your audience can view it.
• Use short, relevant videos to keep your audience’s attention.
• Preview the video in presentation mode to make sure it plays correctly.
• Consider the video’s volume and whether it will be appropriate for your presentation setting.
• Remember that you’ll need an internet connection to play YouTube videos during your presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i add a video to google slides from my computer.

Yes, you can upload a video from your computer to your Google Drive and then insert it into your Google Slides presentation.

Will the video play automatically when I reach the slide?

You can set the video to play automatically by clicking on it and selecting ‘Format options’, then toggling ‘Auto-play when presenting’.

Can I trim the video in Google Slides?

Google Slides doesn’t currently offer a feature to trim videos, but you can set the start and end times under ‘Format options’.

What video file types can I add to Google Slides?

Google Slides supports most video file types, including .mp4 and .mov, as long as they are uploaded to Google Drive.

Can the audience hear the audio from the video?

Yes, the audio will play as long as your computer’s sound is on and the volume is up.

• Open your Google Slides presentation.
• Go to the slide where you want the video.
• Click on ‘Insert’ in the menu.
• Select ‘Video’.
• Choose your video source.
• Select your video.
• Adjust the video on your slide.

Adding a video to your Google Slides presentation can truly transform it from a static slideshow to a dynamic, multimedia experience. It’s a fantastic way to illustrate points, provide examples, or simply break up the monotony of text and images. Whether you’re looking to add a quick clip or a longer, more informative video, the process is straightforward and user-friendly. Just remember to keep your audience in mind when selecting videos; the content should always be relevant and add value to your presentation.

With the rise of virtual presentations and remote work, mastering Google Slides and its video capabilities has never been more important. It’s a skill that will undoubtedly enhance your presentations and keep your audience engaged. And who knows, your video-enhanced slides might just be the thing that makes your presentation stand out in a sea of bullet points and pie charts.

So, why not give it a try? Follow the steps above, and you’ll be embedding videos into your Google Slides like a pro in no time. And remember, practice makes perfect. The more you work with multimedia in your presentations, the more seamless and effective your incorporation of videos will become. Happy presenting!

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How to add a video to your Google Slides presentation from YouTube or Google Drive

• You can add a video to Google Slides from YouTube, or by uploading from Google Drive.
• For YouTube videos, you can use a search function or paste the exact URL.
• You can edit a video in Google slides using the formatting options provided.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video must be worth at least a million. Whatever the case may be, sometimes a video is needed to illustrate a point during a presentation. If you're presenting using Google Slides, adding a video is a fairly straightforward process. Here's everything you need to know.

How to add a video in Google Slides

You can add a video in Google Slides from YouTube or Google Drive. 

From YouTube search

1. Go to slides.google.com and open an existing presentation or create a new one.

2. Click Insert , then select Video from the drop-down menu.

3. In the Search tab , type in keywords or the exact title of the video you want to embed in the search bar. Click the magnifying glass icon or press the Enter key .

4. Click the video you want to embed, then click Select .

5. Drag the video to change its position on the slide, and resize the video as necessary using the blue points on the sides and corners.

By YouTube URL

2. Click Insert, then select Video from the drop-down menu.

3. In the By URL tab , paste the URL of the YouTube video you want to embed in the search bar. A preview of the video will appear in the window. Click Select .

4. Drag the video to change its position on the slide, and resize the video as necessary using the blue points on the sides and corners.

From Google Drive

3. In the Google Drive tab , select a video from your Drive using the various tabs and search function.

How to play a video during a Google Slides presentation

By default, Google Slides will play videos when you advance the slide it's on. So, to start a video, simply press any key, click the mouse, or use a remote clicker. To change this, follow the steps below:

1. Click on the video to select it.

2. In the Format options tab on the right side, click Play under Video Playback to reveal a drop-down menu.

• Play (on click) plays the video when you click to advance the slide. This is the default option.
• Play (automatically) plays the video, no clicks required
• Play (manual) plays the video when you click on the embedded video.

How to cut and edit a video in Google Slides

2. In the Format options tab on the right side, click Video playback . Here, you can specify timestamps for when the video starts and ends. There is also an option to mute the audio.

3. In Size & Rotation , you can change the width, height, and angle of the video, as well as rotate it 90 degrees or flip it.

4. In Position , you can set a specific position for a video like top-left and center.

5. In Drop shadow , you can choose a color and set levels for transparency, angle, distance, and blur radius.

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If you're using Google Slides on a computer browser, you can easily insert videos using the "Insert" menu. You can put videos from YouTube, Google Drive, or a non-YouTube video from a different website. Here's how to add videos to Google Slides on your desktop computer.

Things You Should Know

• To add videos to a Google Slides presentation, click "Insert" → "Video" → copy and paste a link or search YouTube.
• You can also click "Google Drive" to browse and insert a video from your Drive.
• While you can't add videos on the Google Slides app, you can still insert images and photos.

• If you aren't already logged in, click Sign in to do so now or create an account .
• This feature isn't available on the mobile version of Google Slides. However, you can still add photos on the app.

• You can also search for YouTube videos directly in the field; just enter some keywords. [1] X Research source
• Alternatively, click Google Drive to insert a video file saved to your Drive . Select a file, and then click Insert .

• If you want a specific part of the video to play, enter the Start and End time.
• Click and drag the video to move it to a different location.
• Click and drag a corner to resize the video.

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How To Embed A Video In Google Slides In A Super Quick And Easy Way

1. go to your google slides presentation, 2. go to the slide to embed your video in, 3. in the top menu bar, go to insert > video.

4a. Enter the link from YouTube and select the video

4b. Or use a video from Google Drive

Alternatively, you can also embed a video in Google Slides from your Google Drive folders.

Warning : Make sure that all of your editors can access this video from Google Drive. Otherwise, only the original creator will be able to play the video in the presentation (and not the editors).

5. Present your Google Slides with the video!

And voilà, there you have it. You’ve just embedded a video in your Google Slides presentation!

How Do You Let Someone Access A Video On Google Slides?

People who are allowed to edit your Google Slides presentation might not have access to the embedded video from your Google Drive.

Note : If this is the case, they won’t be able to play it during the presentation.

This is because your video has restricted access (ie only you can access it).

To make the embedded Google Drive video accessible to your editors, do the following steps:

• Go to your Google Drive
• Right click on the video added in Google Slides
• Click Share.

You can either share the embedded video:

• To anyone with the link

• With only the editors involved (enter their emails).

Then, your editors will be able to play the video while presenting the whole thing!

How To Edit A Video Embedded In Google Slides

You’ve just learned how to put a video in your Google Slides presentation. But now, it’s time to learn how to edit it for a quick formatting fix or two.

Note : Google Slides has very, very , very basic video editing capabilities (because it’s meant for presentations).

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1. In the top menu bar go to Format> Format Options

2. Video playback options

Here are the rudimentary video playback options with Google Slides. They’re quite easy to understand:

• Start at ... End at : These denote at which points the embedded video starts to play and ends.

Here’s an example: Let’s say that you have a four-minute video but you only want it to play between 00:10 to 00:40.

Enter these values, so when you play this video embedded in your Google Slides presentation, it will start at 00:10 and stop playing at 00:40.

• Auto-play when presenting . With this is ticked, your video will automatically start when you get to this slide in your Google Slides presentation.
• Mute audio : Ticking this will mute your audio while the video’s playing.

3. Size and rotation options

You can either drag the ends of your video (upon clicking on it) to change its size and position.

Tick the Lock aspect ratio box, so that you can change the size of your video without changing the overall shape.

4. Position options

First off, you can drag the video you’ve embedded in Google Slides to change its location.

But if you want to change the coordinates numerically, you can alter the X and Y values to place your video anywhere in the Slide.

Don’t know what the From Center/Top left is all about? They’re basically base point references:

• From Center. If you put X:0 and Y:0, this puts your video in the center of the slide.

• From Top left. If you put X:0 and Y:0, this puts your embedded video in the top-left corner of the slide.

5. How to loop the basic way

If you want to loop the video, simply right click on the embedded video and select Loop.

Here’s a big BUT: When your video ends, it doesn’t actually automatically loop, and you’ll have to do that yourself by clicking on the video. It’s not really useful for anyone.

Google Slides Loop Video - The Best and Easiest Way

Now, here is the right way to loop your Google Slides video with VEED’s easy-to-use free video editor.

1) Go to VEED and upload the Google Slides video you want to loop

Note: If you want to save your project and start new ones, you can sign up for free .

You can upload from:

• Your local files
• YouTube video (just enter the link)
• Your webcam

2. Click on Add Video button and upload the video to loop again

The Add video button is located above the timeline, to the left. Upload the video the same number of times that you want the clip to loop. Place it next to the other video to merge both clips seamlessly.

3a is for those who want to save the video they want to loop as an MP4 video file.

3b. leave the video file as it is.

Alternatively, you can also just save the video as a GIF . In this case, you won’t need to upload the same video clip over and over again because GIFs loop on their own.

4. Download the video you’ve just looped and put the video in Google Slides!

Hit Export, wait for the video to render, and download it as an MP4 video or as a GIF. And you’re done! Just go to Google Slides and put the looped video in.

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In this tutorial, you’ve learned all that there is to know about embedding videos in Google Slides.

Of course, VEED is so much more than a video looper. You can also create short and beautiful videos for your Google Slides presentations. You can add text to your video , merge , trim and split your videos, add an audiogram , and so on.

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If you’re wondering how to make your presentations more engaging, why not add a video to your slides? Video is fast-becoming the most popular medium of content creation - and it’s not just restricted to external marketing. According to a recent survey, 51% of businesses today use videos in their presentations. Thankfully, creating video presentations isn't as difficult as it used to be, especially with an intuitive online video editor like InVideo .

In this guide, we’ll show you:

(1) How to embed a video in Google Slides   (2) How to embed a YouTube video in Google Slides  (3) How to embed a Vimeo video in Google Slides (4) Bonus: How to create professional videos for your presentations

If you’re a PowerPoint user, take a look at our guide on how to embed videos in Powerpoint instead. 

(1) How to embed a video in Google Slides using Google Drive

Here’s where we’ll show you how to add a video in Google Slides from your computer. To do this you’ll first need to upload your video to Google Drive before you can add it to your presentation.

1. Begin by opening a new Google Slide presentation. 

You can do this by navigating to Google Drive , selecting ‘New’ in the top left-hand corner, and then selecting ‘Google Slides’.

Or, simply type slides.new into a browser and it will open up a new Google Slide for you. Alternatively, you can open an existing presentation you want to embed a video into.

2. On your new slide, navigate to ‘Insert’ (on the main menu) and then select, ‘Video’.

3. You will see three options to add your video. Click on the ‘Google Drive’ tab.

4. If you already have a video on Drive that you want to upload, simply locate it in the list of videos that will appear under the Google Drive tab and click ‘Select.’.

If your video isn’t on Google Drive, you’ll have to upload it first. Open Google Drive and drag and drop your video from your computer into your Drive folder. Once the file is uploaded, navigate back to the Insert Video box and it will appear under the Google Drive tab. 

Note: You cannot upload videos into your Drive from Slides. To add videos to Google Drive you have to upload them first and then add them to your presentation. 

5. That’s it, your video will now appear on the slide!

You will have to wait for your video to be formatted for Slides, before you can play it. This might take some time as it’s dependent on the size of your video, so be patient!

Quick tip: To resize the video you just added, click on one of the corner edges and drag to make the screen smaller or larger. The grey box on the top-right, also allows you to make your video fullscreen - this is used while presenting. 

6. Once your video has uploaded use the side panel to format it. 

Use the ‘Video playback’ tab in the Format Options panel to customize settings on the video. 

- The ‘Play’ menu allows you to play your video automatically, by clicking anywhere on the screen or pressing play on the video  - The ‘ Start’ and ‘End’ boxes help you play a portion of the video by entering the start and end time of the section you require - ‘Mute audio ’ is a useful option if you’d like to speak while playing the video in the background

Since Slides is a browser application, you won’t need to learn how to add a video in Google slides for Mac separately. The process is exactly the same and can be used on any operating system.

(2) How to embed a YouTube video in Google slides 

Learning how to add a YouTube video in Google slides will take you less than a minute.

There are two ways to embed a YouTube video in Google Slides. 

Method 1: Adding a URL

1. As before, navigate to the ‘Insert’ tab and then click on ‘Video.’  2. If you know the exact video you’d like to upload, select the ‘By URL’ tab.

3. Enter the link to your YouTube video. A preview will appear. Click select to upload your YouTube video onto Google Slides.

Method 2: Using the in-built YouTube search bar

You can also search for a video on YouTube right from Slides. 

The Google Slides search function isn’t the best, so we recommend searching for a video on YouTube and copy-pasting the URL to upload a video. 

How to embed part of a YouTube video in Google Slides

If you only want a certain part of the YouTube video to play, you don’t need to trim the video before uploading it!  All you have to do is change the playback options from the ‘Video playback’ menu. 

Here’s how to embed part of a YouTube video in Google Slides : 

1. Select the video on your slide. This will open a ‘Format options’ panel on the left of your screen.

2. Enter the time you want the video to start and stop in the respective boxes.

3. You’re done! Click on the video and it will start (and stop) playing according to the time you’ve selected. 

(3) How to embed a Vimeo video in Google slides 

Unfortunately you cannot directly embed a Vimeo video in Google Slides as the format is unsupported by Google. 

But we’ll show you how to add a video in Google Slides, using hyperlinks instead. Rather than embedding the video directly into your slideshow, what you’ll be doing is adding a direct link to the video you can click on during your presentation.

This will work for Vimeo videos as well as videos uploaded on Twitch, TikTok and other video platforms. 

Note: This is a quick-fix method. You should keep in mind that you won’t be able to edit or trim the video in any way. If you only need to embed part of a video, your best bet would be to download the video from Vimeo, and then upload it to Google Drive. 

Here’s how to embed a video in Google Slides using hyperlinks:

1. Take a screenshot of a part of the video you would like displayed on the slide. This will act as a thumbnail image for your video.  2. Select the image and click on the ‘Hyperlink’ option on the Format ribbon. 

You can also press ‘Ctrl + K’ (Or Command + K for Mac) to open up the link box.

4. Your video is now linked. Clicking on the screenshot image from within your slide should open a new browser page with the direct link to your video. All you have to do is press play!

(4) Bonus: How to create professional videos for your Google slides presentations in minutes! 

You know how to add a video in google slides , but did you know you could create amazing videos for your business without large budgets and fancy editing softwares? 

Creating professional videos for your presentations has never been easier. While there are a number of video editing software options out there, using an online video editor like InVideo is one of easiest ways to get started. 

InVideo comes with an extensive library of over 5000 templates along with stock videos and other ready-made assets (animated text boxes, stickers and more) - all of which make it super easy to create professional videos in minutes.

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Here’s how to create professional videos for your Google Slide presentations (using InVideo):

1. Open InVideo.io in your browser window and sign up (it’s free!) 

2. Once you’re signed in, click on ‘Pre-made Templates’ and select the dimensions of the video you’d like to create. (If you’re creating a video presentation , select the Wide 16:9 option)

3. Once you’ve made your selection, you can either scroll down to see available options or search for the type of video you’d like to create. If you’re looking for something specific, we recommend using the search bar, since it will show you relevant templates. 

4. Since we’re creating a video presentation, let’s type that into the search bar.  Press ‘Enter.’

As you can see, there are more than 240 templates for video presentations . Hover over any of the templates to see a quick preview or click on a template to expand it and watch the video. 

5. Now select an option you like from the templates available. Check that the dimension of the video is correct and click on, ‘Use this template.’

6. You will now be redirected to the InVideo editor, where you can start customizing the video 

To get you started, we’ll show you how to do a few basic things, like edit text and add media to customize your video. 

Customize or add text

- To customize text on your video, click on the text in the main screen to change the template text. You can also change the font, size and color of the text in the format ribbon which appears once a text box has been selected  - If you’d like to add more text , click on the ‘Text’ icon in the side panel, which will open up a number of text styles and fonts for you to choose from

 Add media files

- Change images and video footage by selecting from stock media files available in the ‘Video’ and ‘Image’ tabs. You can also customize the soundtrack of your video from the ‘Music’ tab - Select the ‘Uploads’ tab to drag and drop your own pictures or video files into the editor and use them in your video 

Once you’re happy with the edits to the video, click on the ‘Download and Share’ button on the top right-hand corner of the editor to download your video. You can also share it directly from InVideo to YouTube, Facebook and other social media. 

If you’d like to learn more about how you can customise and make the most of InVideo’s templates , check out this video tutorial.

And you’re done!

Now that you know how to add a video in Google Slides, get ready to create stunning presentations that will make your audience sit up and take notice of what you have to say! 

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How to Turn Google Slides Into a Video [4 Easy Ways]

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Google Slides is a great presentation tool that offers a lot of features like auto-play  and object and slide animations. However, one feature it’s lacking is the ability to convert the slides into a video.

Converting your PowerPoint to video is a great way to preserve and share your presentation, especially if you’re doing it for an online class. Unlike PowerPoint, Google Slides doesn’t allow you to export the slides as video.

However, it is possible to do it, and in this tutorial, we’ll show you how to turn Google Slides into a video in 4 different ways.

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How to Convert Google Slides to Video

Here’s how to save a Google Slides presentation as a video:

• Use the keyboard shortcut  Win + G to open the screen recorder settings
• Click on the mic icon to unmute and be able to record the sound.
• Open your Google Slides presentation in a web browser.
• Adjust the browser window size to fit the desired video dimensions.
• Click Slideshow and go into Presentation mode.
• Use the keyboard shortcut Win + Alt + R  to start the screen recording.

Make sure that the mic is not muted so that you can record sound.

• Start your presentation by going through each slide as you would during a regular presentation.
• Click the Square icon to stop the screen recording.
• Go to your file explorer to access the video.

How to Turn Google Slides Into a Video

In this tutorial, we’ll be showing you 4 methods for how to make Google Slides into a video:

• Using the screen recorder
• Exporting to Powerpoint
• Using the Creator Studio add-on
• Using a video editor

Method 1: Using the Screen Recorder

For the first method, you can use a screen recorder to convert your Google Slides into a video. Most devices come with an inbuilt screen recorder, and you can access this in the Start Window or by using the keyboard shortcut Win + Alt + R for Windows.

You can also record sound with your screen recorder, but you might need to set it up first. If you want to turn your Google Slides presentation into a video using screen recording, follow these steps::

Step 1: Use the keyboard shortcut Win + G  to open the screen recorder settings

Step 2: Click on the mic icon to unmute and be able to record the sound.

Step 3: Open your Google Slides presentation in a web browser.

Step 4: Adjust the browser window size to fit the desired video dimensions.

Step 5: Click Slideshow and choose Start from the beginning to go into Presentation mode.

Step 6: Use the keyboard shortcut Win + Alt + R to start the screen recording.

Step 7: Start your presentation by going through each slide as you would during a regular presentation.

Step 8: Once you have finished recording the entire presentation, Click the Square icon to stop the screen recording.

Step 9: Go to your file explorer to access the video. Usually, after stopping the recording, a green bar will appear that should take you to the video, but if you miss this, you can go to your file explorers and open the video. You’ll most likely find the video in the folder named Captures .

Make sure to speak clearly and confidently, providing narration or explanations as you go through the slides. Use the screen recording software’s editing capabilities to trim the video, remove any unwanted sections, or make any necessary adjustments.

Once you’re done editing, you can export the edited video in your preferred video formats , such as MP4.

Method 2: Using Powerpoint

Unlike Google Sheets, Microsoft Powerpoint can actually export a presentation as a video , so if you have your presentation in Google Slides, you can convert it to Powerpoint  and then export it as a video.

Here’s how to turn a Google Slide into a video using Powerpoint:

Step 1: Open your Google Slides presentation in your web browser.

Step 2: Go to File > Download and choose Microsoft Powerpoint .

Step 3: Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your computer.

Step 4: Go to the File >   Open and locate the file on your PC.

Step 5: Once the file is open, go to File >   Export .

Step 6: Set the video setting, then click Create Video .

Step 7: Specify the file name, location, and format for your video.

Step 8: Click Save  to start the conversion process.

Step 9: Once you’re done, you can use a video editor to add voiceover to the video.

Related: how to convert PowerPoint to Google Slides

Method 3: Using the Creator Studio Add-On

The Creator Studio add-on is a powerful tool designed to enhance your experience with Google Slides.

Follow the steps below to download Google Slides as video:

Step 1: Go to Extensions >   Add-ons.

Step 2: Click  Get add-ons.

Step 3: Type Creator Studio in the Google marketplace window to search.

Step 4:  Click Install .

Step 5: Allow permissions for Creator Studio by signing in to your Google account.

Step 6: Go to Extensions.

Step 7: Click on  Creator Studio  and choose Create Video.

Step 8: Input the setting for the video, and if you have pre-recorded audio, you can add it by choosing the option Video with audio .

Step 9: Click Go .

Step 10: Once the video has been rendered, click the download icon to download it to your device.

Voila! You now have your Google Slide converted into a video on your device. However, keep in mind that the option for Video with Audio is a paid-for option and will be unavailable once the trial period ends.

Method 4: Using a Video Editor

This method will require you to download your Google Slides as images. You can use any editor you’re familiar with or have access to. Some good video editors include Adobe, Da Vinci, and Shotcut.

You can download any one of these video editor tools

Here’s how to make a video with Google Slides using a video editor:

Step 1: Go to File >   Download.

Step 2: Choose either the JPEG image  or Png image format.

Step 3 : Choose the file location and save. You can also create a new folder for the images.

Step 4:  Repeat the process for all the other Slides.

Step 5:  Record the voice-over for the presentation using your device’s recorder and save the file.

Step 6: Open your video editor. In this tutorial, we’ll be using Shotcut.

Step 7: Import your images into the video editor. In Shotcut, you can simply drag and drop the image files.

Step 8:  Import your audio into the video editor.

Step 9:  Align the images and the audio. You can also play around with effects and transitions.

Step 10:  Export the video.

Although this method is probably longer than the other methods and may require some editing skills, it’s also more customizable, and you can play with things like transitions between your slides and effects depending on the video editor you’re using.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to turn a google slides into a video with voiceover.

To save Google Slides as video:

• Use the keyboard shortcut  Win + G to open the screen recorder settings.

What Is the Best Way to Convert Google Slides Into a Video?

The best way to turn Google Slides into video is by using the screen recorder. You can start your presentation as usual and turn on the screen recorder to record the whole presentation on your screen. Make sure to turn on the mic so that the screen recorder can record your voice as well.

This method is easier than exporting the slides and adding the audio later. However, the quality might not be the greatest.

Can a Google Slides Presentation Be Used as a Video File?

Not directly, but with some manipulation, yes, Google Slides presentations can be used as video files. While Google Slides does not have a direct built-in feature to export presentations as video files, you can still convert your Google Slides into video format using the other methods listed in this article.

Wrapping Up

Converting Google Slides into videos expands your options for sharing and presenting your content dynamically.

It also allows you to preserve your presentation and share it on Youtube and other places. In this tutorial, we’ve shown you how to turn Google Slide into a video in 4 different ways.

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5 Better Alternatives To Google Slides

I f you're looking to create a compelling presentation to showcase a new idea or persuade others, Google Slides may be the first option that comes to mind. But with few built-in templates, basic themes, and a limited graphics collection, you'll likely have a hard time making your presentation stand out against others.

If you want to make your presentation truly stand out, there are several alternatives to Google Slides that offer extra perks and features to give your presentations an edge. While Google focuses on integrating Slides with its other work-based apps like Sheets and Docs, other presentation apps focus more on design elements, transitions, and themes to help you convey your brand or personal image throughout your presentation.

We've tested these Google Slide alternatives to give you an idea of other available options to deliver impactful presentations. If you're looking for a way to make boring information more fun and engaging, here are the best presentation apps to replace Google Slides.

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Microsoft PowerPoint

There's a reason so many businesses around the globe use Microsoft PowerPoint. Building its reputation as the go-to option for delivering high-quality presentations, the software generated $100 million in annual sales only three years after its initial release in 1990.

Microsoft PowerPoint may be Google Slides' largest competitor, but there are plenty of unique features that can add an extra flourish to your slides. PowerPoint excels in its impressive library of custom animations and slide transitions, which are fairly limited in Google Slides. Another unique feature is its AI-powered Designer tool. This provides professional design schemes that mirror the words used in your slides. For instance, if your title slide is named "Basketball Team 2024," Designer will automatically suggest pictures and slide layouts associated with basketball.

As PowerPoint has been in development longer than Google Slides, it naturally offers more nuanced features if you're looking for something specific. For example, you can save individual slides as an image file (using .png or .jpeg formats) or as a separate presentation file. There's also a large library of free PowerPoint templates designed to speed up your workflow. Moreover, PowerPoint integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams with its PowerPoint Live function, allowing you to easily share your presentation with your co-workers.

Prezi offers an innovative approach to showing presentations with its unique canvas feature. Unlike traditional presentation software, Prezi lets you zoom and pan around a flexible canvas. The canvas may feel distant to something of a presentation program, but there is still some linear order provided thanks to the Timeline view.

Finding ways to visualize data is one of the biggest challenges when dealing with presentation software. Prezi resolves this struggle with the help of its Story Blocks: a series of infographics available in multiple designs to visually represent data. You can easily edit infographics and even add animations to individual shapes. This can help add a story to your presentation and help you emphasize key points.

To further enhance your presentation visually, Prezi offers several topic path settings, which let you change how Prezi transitions from one topic to another. These options include subtopics, which are super helpful for breaking large chunks of information down. If you're looking for a unique, modern approach to presenting information, Prezi is a top pick.

If you're looking to create a professional presentation to convince potential clients about your business idea, Slidebean is a popular choice among professionals with plenty of customization options. One of the issues with Google Slides is its fairly limited template library, which is filled mostly with basic designs. Slidebean offers a better alternative with a broad selection of innovative templates split into categories for convenience.

The app's user interface is easy to navigate so that you can create slides in less time. Each slide has a dedicated Design and Outline tab. You can use the Outline tab to quickly edit the information on each slide without being distracted by all the visual elements. Another productivity-enhancing feature is the ability to generate a presentation theme from your website. Simply enter your URL, and Slidebean will automatically apply the theming to your presentation.

Slidebean is another presentation app to take advantage of AI. Using the Auto-Design feature, you can generate recommended slide layouts based on your existing content. It also features AI text suggestions designed to suit different industries. Overall, Slidebean offers a quicker, more efficient method for creating stunning presentations compared to Google Slides.

Canva is a well-known app among graphic designers, but it's also capable of making stunning presentations. The app also has mobile editions, so you can easily create and edit presentations on your Android phone , iOS device, or tablet. As long as you have an internet connection, you can modify your designs wherever you are.

To get started, head to Canva's online presentation maker . Canva offers a vast range of templates categorized by topic, which easily surpasses the simple templates in Google Slides . While some of the templates are only available to Canva Pro members, there is an ample amount of free templates to help you get started. You'll also find a large selection of stock photos, shapes, and illustrations to create beautiful customized slides.

Because Canva is built for graphic designers, you can access several features to give your presentation consistent theming. These include color palettes, font sets, and even a brand kit that allows you to add your company's fonts (available to Pro members only). One time-saving feature is Canva's Uploads tab, which lets you access recently uploaded media files. This offers a convenient way to copy content between different presentations.

Visme is a powerful visual design tool able to create videos, infographics, and presentations. One of the perks of using Visme is the company's free educational content, which offers advice on how to create impactful content to boost your brand. After signing up, the company also asks whether you're using Visme for your business, education purposes, or personal use to offer personalized tips.

In terms of charts and graphs, Visme offers some of the most impressive features we've seen from a presentation app, so you can effortlessly convey important statistics. From the Data tab, you can access dozens of graph styles to visually represent your data. Then, simply double-click a chart inside your presentation to edit the values instantly in a simple table format.

Another area that Visme excels in is collaboration. You can either generate a link to publish your presentation on the web or share your presentation privately with others. For each team member, you can choose who can view, edit, and comment slides for a seamless workflow. There's also a Slack integration that lets you receive messages whenever changes are made to your presentation. Visme is free for all users, with limited features available in its premium plans.

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How to convert google slides to a video or gif.

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While it's easy to share Google Slides using a link or publishing it to the web , you may want a single non-editable file that you can share privately. By converting the slideshow to a video or GIF, your visitors can watch it as you intended. Here are three methods to try.

Microsoft PowerPoint offers both video and GIF exporting . So, if you have PowerPoint, you can open the Google Slides presentation in it and create the video or GIF from there.

Related: How to Convert Google Slides to PowerPoint

Open your Google Slides presentation and go to File > Download. Select "Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)" in the pop-out menu.

Head to your downloads folder and click or double-click the file to open it in PowerPoint.

Go to File > Export. Then, choose "Create a Video" or "Create an Animated GIF." 

If you pick a video, you can then use the drop-down boxes to choose the quality and whether you want to include recorded timings and narrations. You can also set the duration per slide. Click "Create Video."

If you pick a GIF, you can choose the quality, make the background transparent, set the duration per slide, and include only specific slides if you like. Click "Create GIF."

For both video and GIF, you'll then be prompted to choose a location, optionally change the name, and click "Export" when you finish. Then, grab your video or GIF and share it where you please.

If you have a screen recording tool, such as Game Bar on Windows , the Screenshot Utility on Mac , or a third-party application, you can capture your slideshow as it plays. Then, save the video file to share or turn it into a GIF using an online tool.

Related: How to Screen Record on Your Mac

Get your screen recording tool ready and select the Slideshow drop-down box at the top of Google Slides and pick "Start From beginning."

To ensure you don't see your mouse cursor in the recording when advancing through the slides, you can set it to automatically play.

When the presentation appears in full-screen mode, click the three dots on the right of the floating toolbar, move to Auto-Play, and choose the time per slide.

Then, start capturing with your screen recording tool and stop when the slideshow finishes. You can then edit or share your video.

Additionally, you can use a file converter to obtain a different video file format or turn the video into a GIF. You can use a few free online tools including Cloud Convert , Convertio , or Zamzar .

One other way to convert Google Slides to a video or GIF is with an add-on. There are a few Google Slides add-ons that you can try if you search the Google Workspace Marketplace.

One that works well and allows you to create a video or a GIF for up to five slides for free is Slides to Video .

Related: Everything You Need to Know About Google Chrome's Profile Switcher

Slides to Video works using Google Chrome with the same Google account as Google Slides. If you use a different browser, there are other add-ons such as Video and GIF From Slides and Creator Studio that each offer a free trial.

Once you install the add-on, open your presentation and go to Add-Ons in the menu. Move your cursor to Slides to Video and pick "Create Video" in the pop-out menu.

When the sidebar opens, you can choose a duration per slide or a default for all slides at the top. Then, use the Choose Your Export Type drop-down box to pick "MP4" or "GIF." Click "Create Video."

You'll see the progress as your video or GIF is created. When complete, you'll receive an email to your Gmail account and will also see a link in the sidebar to download the file.

Until Google Slides provides the export option to create a video or GIF, these workarounds can help you get the job done.

For more, learn how to add a YouTube video or how to  add other types of videos and customize the playback in Google Slides.

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SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Successfully Completes 1st Return From Space

The company achieved a key set of ambitious goals on the fourth test flight of a vehicle that is central to Elon Musk’s vision of sending people to Mars.

SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Completes First Return From Space

Elon musk’s giant rocket, which launched from starbase in boca chica, texas, survived re-entry on its fourth test flight..

“We have liftoff.” “Vehicle is pitching down range.” “The Starship remains on a good entry trajectory.”

By Kenneth Chang

SpaceX’s launch of its mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday accomplished a set of ambitious goals that Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, had set out before the test flight, the fourth.

Lifting off from SpaceX’s launchpad at 7:50 a.m. in South Texas, near Brownsville, Starship rumbled into the sky.

After it dropped away from the upper stage, the booster was able to gently set down in the Gulf of Mexico while the second-stage spacecraft traveled halfway around the world, survived the searing temperatures of re-entering the atmosphere and also made a controlled splashdown, in the Indian Ocean.

The flight was not flawless, and tough technical hurdles remain. The successes, surpassing what was accomplished during the previous test flight in March, offered optimism that Mr. Musk can pull off his vision of a rocket that is the biggest and most powerful ever and yet entirely reusable.

The outcome also helps validate the company’s break-it-then-fix-it approach to engineering, with steady progress since the first test launch in April last year when the rocket had to be deliberately destroyed when it flew off course.

“They are showing a capability to make progress more rapidly than we may have thought they’d been able to make,” said Daniel L. Dumbacher, executive director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, a professional society for engineers. “They’ve got a team that knows what they’re doing, has the capability is willing to learn, and just as importantly, is not beholden to past assumptions.”

If Starship can fly again and again, more like a jetliner than a conventional rocket, it could transform a global space launch industry that SpaceX already dominates.

Today’s flight is also likely encouraging for officials at NASA. They are counting on SpaceX to provide a version of Starship to take astronauts to the surface of the moon during NASA’s Artemis III mission, currently scheduled for late 2026.

Bill Nelson, the administrator of NASA, offered his congratulations on X, the social media site that Mr. Musk owns.

“We are another step closer to returning humanity to the Moon through #Artemis — then looking onward to Mars,” he wrote.

After reaching a peak altitude of about 130 miles, the Starship upper-stage vehicle fell back to Earth, as planned, and re-entered the atmosphere. Cameras on the spacecraft captured an vibrant glow of gases heating up beneath it.

At an altitude of about 30 miles, pieces started peeling away from one of the steering flaps near the top of the spacecraft, with the flap continued to work. The camera’s view then became obstructed when debris cracked the lens.

“The question is how much of the ship is left,” said Kate Tice, one of the hosts of the SpaceX broadcast.

Real-time data continued to stream back, relayed via SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites, to the company’s headquarters in Hawthorne, Calif., all the way until the altitude was reported at 0 — the surface of the Indian Ocean.

A final engine burn flipped Starship to a vertical position just before landing.

“From South Texas to the other side of the Earth, Starship is in the water,” said Dan Huot, one of the other SpaceX webcast hosts. “What a day.”

A crowd of onlooking SpaceX employees outside mission control in California cheered wildly, with arms thrust upward in celebration.

“Despite loss of many tiles and a damaged flap, Starship made it all the way to a soft landing in the ocean!” Mr. Musk wrote on X.

The damaged flap and the loss of heat-resistant tiles points to crucial upgrades still needed. Otherwise, Starship would, like the space shuttles, require extensive refurbishment after each flight.

“But that’s all fixable,” Mr. Dumbacher said. “It’s a step in the right direction, and there are more steps that have to be taken.”

Earlier in the flight, the rocket’s first stage, the giant Super Heavy booster was also able to perform maneuvers that in the future would take it back to the launch site. For this flight, it simulated such a landing by setting down in the Gulf of Mexico. All three previous attempts at that feat have ended in explosions.

With the Starship vehicle stacked on top of the Super Heavy booster, the rocket is the tallest ever built — 397 feet tall, or about 90 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty, including the pedestal.

The Super Heavy has 33 of SpaceX’s powerful Raptor engines sticking out of its bottom.

As those engines lift Starship off the launchpad, they generate up to 16 million pounds of thrust at full throttle. On this flight, one of the engines failed to ignite, but that did not prevent it from continuing its trip to space.

A couple of weeks ago, after a successful launch rehearsal, Mr. Musk wrote on X that for this flight, “Primary goal is getting through max re-entry heating.”

In other words, he did not want the vehicle to burn up. And on Thursday, it did not.

The Starship launches have attracted spectators to SpaceX’s launch site near the southern tip of Texas.

On Thursday, they sat in beach chairs or atop pickup trucks and camper listening to the SpaceX broadcast. as the countdown continued.

“It is insane what they are doing here,” said Chris Thomassen, who had traveled from the Netherlands to watch the launch, camping out three days on a beach close to the launchpad, then moving to a spot just at the edge of the safety exclusion zone.

Robert Opel, 56, set up a tent outside the launch site four days before Thursday’s launch. He was so determined to see the liftoff from up close he had arranged to travel across the Rio Grande to Mexico, which is just a few hundred feet from the launchpad.

“It is like all of your birthdays wrapped up into one,” Mr. Opel said, adding that this was the fourth — of four — Starship test launches that he had witnessed.

Eric Lipton contributed reporting from Boca Chica, Texas.

Kenneth Chang , a science reporter at The Times, covers NASA and the solar system, and research closer to Earth. More about Kenneth Chang

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