Adding a Video to Google Slides: A Simple Guide

Hey there! Wanna know how to jazz up your Google Slides presentation with a video? Well, you’re in luck because I’m here to spill the beans. Let’s dive right in!

So, you wanna add a video to your Google Slides, huh? It’s a piece of cake. First things first, make sure you have your video all set and ready to go. Now, let me take you through the simple steps to make it happen.

Step 1: Open up your Google Slides presentation. You can create a new one from scratch or open an existing one. Doesn’t matter, as long as you’re in the Google Slides groove.

Step 2: Choose a slide where you want to insert your video. Think about where it will fit best and make your audience go, “Wow, that’s cool!”

Step 3: Here comes the fun part! Click on the “Insert” tab in the menu bar at the top of your screen. A dropdown menu will appear, offering you a variety of options. Go ahead and select “Video.”

Step 4: Oh, the choices you have! You can either choose a video that you have stored on your Google Drive or paste a link to a YouTube video. Take your pick, my friend.

If you go the Google Drive route, a window will pop up showing you all the videos you have stored there. Find the one you want, select it, and click “Insert.” Voila! Your video is now part of your Google Slides presentation.

If you opt for the YouTube video, you can either paste the video link or search for a specific video within the search bar provided. Once you have found the ideal video, click “Insert” to make it magically appear on your slide.

Step 5: Time for some fine-tuning, amigo! You can resize and reposition the video to your heart’s content. Simply click on the video, grab its corners, and adjust it to your liking. You can also move it around the slide by clicking and dragging it.

Step 6: To add a little pizzazz, you have the option to format your video. Want it to play automatically or loop? No problem! Right-click on the video, select “Format options,” and have a blast customizing its playback settings.

And there you have it, my friend! You are now a master of adding videos to Google Slides. Go ahead and impress your audience with some multimedia magic!

Videos make your regular presentations more engaging and exciting for the viewers, illustrating complex concepts in a visually appealing way. If you often use Google Slides for your presentations, you can easily add video clips from YouTube or Google Drive in any format, like MP4, MOV, WMV, or WebM. Uncertain about how to do this? Let me guide you through the process.

Adding a video to your Google Slides presentation is a breeze. However, keep in mind that this can only be done from Google Slides on the web. You cannot use the Android or iPhone app to add a video to your presentation. Don’t worry, though, because Google Slides makes it convenient for you to add videos directly from YouTube or Google Drive.

If the video isn’t too long, consider adding a GIF to your Google Slides instead to keep its size manageable. Adding music along with it can create an even bigger impact on your presentation.

How to Add a Video to Google Slides From YouTube or Google Drive

You have two options to add a video to your Google Slides presentation – directly from YouTube or Google Drive. If the video is saved locally on your PC, you’ll need to upload it to Google Drive first. Once you’ve done that, follow these steps to add the video to your slide. Adding YouTube videos is fairly straightforward, as you can search for them right within Google Slides.

1. Open your presentation on Google Slides web and go to the slide where you want to add the video.
2. Click on the Insert option from the top menu bar.
   
3. Select Video. A new window will pop up on your desktop.
   
4. Look for the YouTube video you want to add to your presentation. You can also paste the YouTube video’s URL into the search box if you already have it. Alternatively, if the video file is saved to your Drive, select the Google Drive option and locate the video.
   
5. Once you’ve found the video, simply click Insert to add it.
   

Note that if you simply copy and paste a YouTube URL into a slide, it will appear as a hyperlink rather than being embedded in the presentation.

How to Cut and Edit a Video in Google Slides

In Google Slides, you have a range of formatting options at your disposal to cut and edit videos for a professional and polished look. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Select the video you just added to Google Slides.
2. Go to the Format options tab located on the top right corner of your screen.
   
3. Here, you will find various formatting options to cut and edit your video. These options include Video playback, Position, Size& Rotation, Alt Text, and Drop shadow.
4. Click on any option to expand it and customize the video to your liking. For instance, you can use the drop shadow effect to add emphasis to your video.
   

You can also download and convert YouTube videos, upload them to Google Drive, and adjust them accordingly after inserting them into the slide.

What Happens When You Resize a Video in Google Slides?

When you resize a video in Google Slides:

• Its quality may be reduced if you significantly alter the video frame.
• The video may not fit on the slide if you enlarge the video frame too much.
• Resizing a video also affects its visual impact. A well-sized video enhances the overall presentation, while a poorly-sized one does the opposite.

Remember to use the correct aspect ratio for your video when creating a vertical Google Slides presentation.

Limit the Videos You Add to Google Slides

We hope that you now understand how to add a video to Google Slides. While it’s a straightforward process, there are a few things you should keep in mind, such as the video format and size, to avoid any issues. Also, try not to overload your slides with too many videos as it can slow down their loading speed.

So, what are you waiting for? Enhance your storytelling through your presentations and captivate your audience in new and exciting ways. And if videos aren’t your thing, learn how to draw on Google Slides to make your presentations even more engaging and captivating.

FAQs

Q: How do you play a video during a Google Slides presentation?

A: You don’t need to do anything from your end to play a video during a Google Slides presentation. By default, the video will automatically start playing as you advance the slide it’s on.

Q: Why can’t I insert a video in Google Slides?

A: There can be multiple reasons why you are unable to insert a video in your Google Slides presentation. It could be that the video format isn’t supported by Slides, the file size is too large, or the video is not on your Google Drive account.