Adding videos to your PowerPoint presentations can make them more engaging and memorable for your audience. Whether you want to embed a video file stored on your computer or insert a YouTube video, the process is quick and easy. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process for adding videos to PowerPoint.
Prepare Your Video File
If you plan to embed a video file stored on your computer, the first step is to make sure it is in a supported format. The recommended video format for PowerPoint is MP4 encoded with H.264 video and AAC audio. This provides the best playback experience across different devices.
Some other supported video formats include:
- AVI
- WMV
- MOV
- MPG
- MPEG
If your video is not in one of these formats, use a video converter to change it to MP4 before adding it to PowerPoint.
Add a Video from Your Computer
Once you have your video file ready, adding it to PowerPoint is simple:
- Open the PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the slide where you want the video to appear.
- Click the “Insert” tab.
- Click the “Video” dropdown menu and select “Video from My PC.”
- An insertion window will open. Navigate to the video file and select it.
- Click the “Insert” button.
The video will now appear on your selected slide, ready for playback!
Resize and Position the Video
Once inserted, click and drag the corners or edges of the video to resize it as needed. You can also click and drag the video frame to move it to the desired position on the slide.
Under the “Video Tools” tab, you can access options to add a poster frame, trim the start/end points, add fades, and more. Adjust these to control exactly how the video plays.
Set Video Playback Options
In the “Video Tools” tab, go to the “Playback” section to set options like:
- Automatically starting the video
- Playing it full screen
- Looping or rewinding
- Hiding video controls
- And more
Set these up front so the video acts as you want during the actual presentation.
Insert a YouTube Video
To add a YouTube video to PowerPoint:
- Navigate to the YouTube video you want to embed.
- Click the “Share” button below the video.
- Select the “Embed” option.
- Copy the embed code.
- Go back to your PowerPoint presentation and paste the code on your selected slide.
YouTube videos will play directly in the PowerPoint slide but cannot be edited like a video file. The original YouTube controls will be present during playback.
Check Compatibility Before Presenting
With videos inserted, the final step is to check compatibility. Test playing your PowerPoint presentation on the exact device and projector you will present on, if possible. Verify videos play correctly and adjust settings as needed.
Also confirm videos play as expected in presenter mode. This allows you to see speaker notes and upcoming slides while your audience only views the current slide.
By following this straightforward process, you can easily insert videos from your computer or YouTube into PowerPoint presentations. Engage your audiences and boost information retention by incorporating high-quality videos seamlessly into your slides.
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