Adding video to your Canva presentations is a great way to enhance your slides and keep your audience engaged. Whether you want to embed a YouTube video, record your own talking head video, or add some animated video elements, Canva makes it easy.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the various options for adding videos in Canva presentations and provide tips for creating compelling video-based slides.
How to Upload Your Own Videos
If you have custom videos you want to use, uploading them into Canva is simple:
- Click the “Uploads” tab on the left sidebar
- Click the blue “Upload Files” button
- Select your video files and upload them
- Insert them into your presentation by dragging and dropping
You can upload videos from your computer or import them directly from platforms like YouTube and Vimeo.
How to Use Canva’s Stock Video Library
Along with photos and illustrations, Canva offers a library of stock videos you can use for free. This saves you time finding quality B-roll and animated explainers.To browse Canva’s video selection:
- Click the “Elements” menu
- Use the search bar to find specific video clips and animations
- Navigate to the “Video” tab
- Insert videos by clicking them or use a drag & drop technique
With millions of options, you’re bound to find stock videos that fit your presentation theme and topic perfectly.
How to Record Your Talking Video
If you want to include a personal touch, you can record talking head videos directly within Canva’s editor. Click “Present” at the top and select “Record” to access the video recording tools. This allows you to:
- Record a webcam video of yourself presenting
- Narrate over your slides with video voiceover
- Customize elements like camera angle and microphone input
Recording directly in Canva makes adding video introductions and narrations seamless without external software.
By following this guide, you have all the tools you need to take your Canva presentations to the next level with professional, engaging video content added seamlessly right within the editor.
