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How to Record My PowerPoint Presentation (and save it as MP4)?

I’m taking a class through the local junior college and my professor requires us to record our presentations and submit them as .mp4 movies. We’re also supposed to be on camera in an inset! How can I do that in PowerPoint on my PC?

There are actually a number of ways you can record yourself delivering a speech or presentation on your PC with an inset video from your Webcam. One straightforward option: Zoom . Open up a Zoom meeting in the Zoom app, share your presentation, press ‘record’ within Zoom, and you’re ready to go. Third-party apps like Loom offer similar functionality if you want to go that route too. But it turns out that Microsoft PowerPoint also has the ability for you to record a narrated slide show and can also record you on video and then export the resultant file as an mp4 video!

There are some caveats, however. Your computer needs a working webcam and microphone, and for best results, I recommend you position yourself in front of a blank wall or similar so you look good on camera. Light your face too, so you aren’t a dark silhouette (as too many people end up being on camera). Don’t worry, you can practice, test things out, record, and then re-record until you’re comfortable with this feature.

HOW TO RECORD YOUR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Let’s start by looking at how to find and prepare the presentation recording tools in Microsoft PowerPoint. I’m using the latest standalone app on a Gateway laptop running Windows 10. I’ve created just the first few slides of a presentation on Clubhouse, and want to practice recording my narration…

Your presentation probably looks similar. Along the top, just below the orange window frame, are the main categories of “ribbon”: choose “ Slide Show “, as shown. But where is the  record presentation feature? If the window were only just a little bit wider, it’d be much more obvious:

The tiny square with the even smaller red dot is  Record Slide Show , as you can now see. Click on the downward facing “V” adjacent to that button and you can set up some basic configuration:

Odds are good you want to record a full presentation starting with the first slide, so choose “ Record from Beginning… ” and PowerPoint rather dramatically takes over the entire screen. Here’s what you’ll see:

Notice along the top the standard record / stop / replay buttons, and that in the center you can choose to view your presentation notes (they won’t be part of the recording. PowerPoint is really smart about that!) and, on the right side of the top toolbar, the close “X” and audio/visual settings button. On the left is previous slide, the right is next slide and the bottom includes a running timer showing overall presentation time and time on this particular slide, followed by a long strip of annotation tools and colors. Finally, a mic, a video camera, and a tiny user icon. Want to record audio but not be on camera? Click on the user icon on the lower right corner and you can disable the camera, for example.

Start by making sure the camera and microphone are set correctly. That’s done by clicking on the A/V settings icon on the top right…

Looks good to me. Let’s do this!

RECORDING YOUR POWERPOINT SLIDE SHOW

To actually record yourself delivering the presentation in PowerPoint, take a deep breath, make sure you look good on camera in the little window, then press the red RECORD button on the top left. It’ll give you a 3… 2… 1… countdown and you’ll be recording!

A few things to notice on the above image: The RECORD button has become a PAUSE button, the timers on the lower left are both now tracking time, and there’s a tiny red dot on the top left of the video inset window. Now, you’ll need to say something smart about your first slide and when you’re ready, click on the “>” on the right side to move to the second slide. Keep talking, it’s still recording!

Done recording? Click on the STOP button on the top left and those buttons will change to reflect that there’s a recording saved:

Press REPLAY and watch. You’ll see exactly how it all works, hear the potentially loud CLICK of you moving to the next slide, and generally get a good sense of whether your presentation is engaging and lively or showing instead that you’re distracted. Try re-recording until you’re happy with the results, and don’t be discouraged if it takes a few times through to get a good slide show.

Once recorded, click on the “X” on the top right and you’ll go back to the main PowerPoint window:

Notice now that the slide has the video inset on the lower right and that the ribbon includes some slightly different options, including “Present Online”. You can click on the “From Beginning” if you want to watch your slides show again, and why not? You did a great job!

SAVE YOUR POWERPOINT SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATION

Now that you’ve recorded your presentation, it’s time to save it. I recommend you first save the presentation as a PPTX presentation, so you can open it later and edit it as needed. That’s done by going to File along the very top and choosing “ Save As… ” on the left side:

Notice that the filetype is still PPTX, the same as it would be with a regular presentation. This is confusing, but we’ll solve the problem by saving it as an MP4 movie a bit later…

I strongly encourage you to add “narrated” or “recording” or similar to the filename so you can know immediately which presentation is just the slides and which includes your narration recording. You can see at a glance the video and audio definitely adds to the file size:

My slide show is a modest 625K, but once I narrate it, the new version explodes up to 11.5MB. Surprisingly, the MP4 will prove to be  smaller than the PPTX that includes the narration.

EXPORT YOUR NARRATED SLIDE SHOW AS MP4 MOVIE

To export your recorded slide show as an MP4 movie, go back to the FILE menu, but this time choose EXPORT, as shown:

Notice that I’ve chosen File > Export > Create a Video. On the right side are two critical settings before you proceed: Video size and presentation timing. Let’s start with output resolution, which defaults to “ Full HD “. Click and there are a lot of choices:

Unless you’ve been given explicit instructions to save as Full HD or Ultra HD by your professor, I strongly recommend you save in 720p. It’s good enough resolution it looks great full screen (or even on a TV or projected) but the file size is still modest. I recommend to my own students that they choose HD 720p for their presentations.

The second option to check relates to the timing of the presentation:

Rather long-winded options, but I definitely encourage you to choose “ Use Recorded Timings and Narrations ” to ensure that the recording you just made is the basis of the movie!

Once you’ve specified exactly what you want, choose “ Create Video “, the button on the bottom of the screen. You’ll be prompted for a file name, as usual:

Notice that the format is MPEG-4 Video, the long, fancy name for “MP4”. Pay attention to where you’re saving it and click “ Save ” to proceed. Now you’ll see a progress bar along the bottom as PowerPoint does its thing:

Depending on how long your presentation is, this could take upwards of a minute or two. Patience!

Finally, you’ll have the .mp4 file that your professor requires:

Notice that the original slides only file is 625KB, the saved PowerPoint presentation with narration is 11.5MB, but the MP4 movie is only 4.8MB. As I said earlier, it ends up being surprisingly smaller than the full PPTX file (if you choose 720p. Choose Ultra HD 4K and it’ll be quite a bit bigger!)

That’s it. Now you know how to record your presentation and turn it into a movie. Want to see the very beginning of my presentation? Here’s an excerpt of my Intro to Clubhouse:

(Don’t panic when I stop talking mid-sentence. I did that to keep the files small and easy to work with). Good luck with your class.

Pro Tip: I’ve been using and writing about Microsoft’s Office Suite for many years. Please check out my PowerPoint help library for plenty of useful tutorials, as well as additional Office help pages ! Thanks.

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How to Record A PowerPoint Presentation [2022 User Guide]

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If knowing how to record a PowerPoint presentation wasn’t necessary a decade ago, this isn’t how things stand today. The pandemic taught us a valuable lesson – if we don’t catch up with technology, we will fall short.

Fortunately, Microsoft’s app is the global leader in presentation software and provides you with all the required tools to create an excellent presentation you can show in front of your audience. But how to record a presentation on PowerPoint, and is it easy to do so?

Article overview: 1. What are the benefits of recording PowerPoint presentations? 2. How to record a PowerPoint presentation? 3. How to live stream a PowerPoint presentation? 4. Frequently asked questions

1. What are the benefits of recording PowerPoint presentations?

I am are pretty sure that if recording presentations weren’t helpful, PowerPoint wouldn’t offer it to its users. Well, we all know that’s not the case. Recording your PowerPoint slides can bring a ton of benefits. Let’s see which they are:

• Save time  – regardless if you’re a lecturer or present in front of colleagues, having a video of your recording will save you many hours. Imagine speaking in front of your marketing team, but 2 members are on summer holidays. It’s fine. They’ll catch up later when they watch your PowerPoint recording.
• Focus on the presentation  – usually, if you’re presenting in front of an audience, it’s typical to get asked many questions that you need to answer promptly. But that is a good reason to get distracted from your core information. Thus, it makes sense to record your presentation beforehand.
• Practice before presenting – the best way to carry out a great presentation is to spend some time at home, focusing on key details. When you record your PowerPoint slides, you can find areas of improvement and work on them.

2. How to record a PowerPoint presentation?

There are many tools that you can use to record a PowerPoint presentation. From Loom and Panopto, and even Apple’s basic Quicktime and Windows’ own recording tool. But here we will discuss none of the other options. Why? The answer is simple: PowerPoint has its own in-built, robust recording tool.

Unlike other options, PowerPoint’s recording feature enables you to record slide by slide. This effectively means you can create as many recordings as you like, until you like the playback version, and move on to the next slide.

Pro tip : PowerPoint doesn’t record slide transitions. You need to start recording each slide when it is opened and finish the recording before you move on to the next one.

Let’s see how to record a PowerPoint presentation with video and audio in just a few steps.

Step #1: Open your PowerPoint presentation

The first step is to open the PowerPoint presentation you wish to record. Ensure you have all the necessary slides and information on them. While this seems logical, there aren’t one or two cases when presenters have recorded wrong or unfinished slides, which leads to a disappointing outcome.

Step #2: Prepare your video and audio devices

Before you start the recording, you should check your camera and microphone. Try to make a sound check and see if your camera works properly.

Step #3: Select the slides you wish to record

PowerPoint gives you the option to record a presentation right from the beginning, or from a specifically selected slide.

• Pick “ From Beginning ” (1) from the Record tab of the Ribbon if you wish to start from the first slide.
• Pick “ From Current Slide ” (2) from the same tab in case you would like to start from a selected slide (which isn’t the first one).
• Click the Record button (3) which is positioned in the top right corner, between the Comments  and Share buttons. It starts the recording from the slide you have currently selected.

Step #4: Start the recording

Once you click on one of the options, you are ready to start narrating your PowerPoint presentation. You will see a countdown timer, after which you can start narrating slides.

Step #5: Manage your PowerPoint recording

You have probably seen a couple of other options aside from the recording one. Let’s see which they are:

• Timer with a grey/red light – if you are recording your narration, you will see a timer and a small circle with a red light that indicates you are recording. If you pause, the small circle indicator will become grey again and the timer will stop counting.
• Refresh icon – right next to the timer there is a refresh-like icon but it serves a different purpose – to re-take the recording. You have the option to record again the current slide or all slides.
• Start/Stop button  – the big red button serves as a start/stop button for your recordings. Only stop the recording when you want to move on to the next slide.
• Pause button – if you would like to stop the slide recording, in order to drink some water or read your speaker notes, you can use the Pause button, and then resume the recording. Bear in mind you cannot pause and move to the next slide. You have to stop the recording, to indicate you have finished with the current slide.
• Camera button  – clicking the camera button will work as a toggle on/off.
• Microphone Button – clicking the microphone button will work as a toggle on/off.
• Ellipsis – this is the place where you can select camera and microphone settings, as well as erase recordings from the current slide or all slides.

Step #6: Export your PowerPoint video recording

The last button from the menu is the Export setting. You can export your narration as an mp4 file in Full HD size by default. However, you can customize your export and get your narration in 4 sizes – 480p, 720p (HD), 1080p (Full HD – standard), and 4K. We don’t recommend Ultra HD exports.

Pro Tip : Exporting 4K PowerPoint presentation recordings doesn’t necessarily mean you will get better quality (unless you have 4K resources within your presentation) but it does guarantee a significantly larger file size – up to 4 times more than on standard Full HD recordings.

3. How to live stream a PowerPoint presentation?

If you have already honed your skills and would like to stream your PowerPoint slides directly to your audience, there are many ways to do so. We are going to cover two of them.

3.1. How to stream a PowerPoint presentation from OneDrive?

Microsoft has invested a lot of resources to make OneDrive a powerful cloud service, and so far they have been quite successful. Let’s see how to record a PowerPoint presentation in front of live audiences.

Step 1 – save your PowerPoint presentation in OneDrive.

Step 2 – open your PowerPoint slides from PowerPoint online.

Step 3 – go to Present Live  from the Slideshow Ribbon tab.

Step 4 – share a  live link with your audience.

3.2. Stream your PowerPoint presentation in Zoom

Zoom is one of the most popular conference call apps which has plenty of tools, including live streaming presentations. Since PowerPoint is the leading presentation program in the world, Zoom developers have created some amazing things, like PowerPoint presentation recording with a web camera on a transparent background. If you’re interested, you can check our guide on how to record a Zoom presentation .

Does PowerPoint have a screen recording?

PowerPoint has a screen recording window and you can select the area you would like to be recorded. Go to Record  (from the Ribbon), then select Screen Recording , choose the area and start recording.

Can I view speaker notes while recording narration?

You are able to access your speaker notes if you have created them beforehand. To insert speaker notes, you have to go to View -> Notes Page  and you will have a text box that you can utilize for speaker notes.

What format does PowerPoint use for video?

PowerPoint records videos in mp4 format. The default resolution is 1080p (Full HD).

Recording your PowerPoint presentations can make the difference between a successful and smooth speech and a bad narration. Being able to record each slide means you can get the best narration possible for your whole presentation.

And if you would like to stream your presentation live, there are more than enough options to do so – both via the online version of PowerPoint or via third-party apps like Zoom.

If you found this article helpful, you can also check some of our other PowerPoint tutorials:

• Add Audio to PowerPoint: The Quick Step-by-Step Guide
• Insert GIFs into PowerPoint – a 2022 Pocket Guide
• How to Convert Your PowerPoint Presentation into Google Slides ?

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Record voice narration for PowerPoint

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In this blog post, you'll learn how you can add a narration for your PowerPoint presentation. Adding audio or video narration can be very helpful, especially in a time where many seminars and meetings have to be conducted online. If you would rather give your presentation using a live stream (which has many benefits), scroll down to the bottom and learn how you can do that!

Here's what you need for recording:

• a microphone (your computer's microphone should do)
• a finished set of PowerPoint slides
• a video camera (only if you want to record video as well)

• Open your PowerPoint presentation or create a new one.
• In the taskbar, select Slide Show . Then click Record Slide Show .
• Choose the option Record from Beginning .

• You'll now get to a different view, which we'll call "Recorder View". Here's an overview:

• In the bottom right corner, you'll see three icons. The one on the left is for switching the microphone on/off. Make sure this function is turned on. The icon in the middle is for turning on/off your camera. You can choose if you want to switch the video recording on or not. The last icon is only available if you've chosen the video recording function. If the function is enabled, you'll be able to see a video preview.
• In the top right corner under "Settings", you can choose what microphone (and camera) you'd like to use. This is only relevant if you have an external recording device that you would like to use. If you're recording with your computer, you don't have to set anything here.
• Now it's time to record. Click the big red Record button on the top left and start speaking.
• Tip: You can either record all the slides at once without pressing pause, or you record each slide individually, then click pause, then go on to the next slide and record again. However, it's important to note that PowerPoint creates an individual audio file for each slide, even if you record all at once.
• Important : PowerPoint does not record during transitions, so only speak when you're on a slide.

• You can also draw on your slides with the painting tools on the bottom. These drawings will be saved to your presentations.
• On the bottom left corner, you'll see what slide you're on. You can also see two time counts. The first one is for the recording on the current slide, the second one is for the recording of the presentation overall.
• If you want to delete the whole voiceover, click Clear and Clear Recordings on all Slides . If you only want to delete the recording on the specific slide you are on, click Clear Recording on current Slide.
• If you want to re-record the audio from one slide after deleting it, just go to that slide and click Record again. Record what you want to say, then click Stop when you're done.
• Once you're done, leave the Recorder View. Click the small x in the top right corner or hit Esc .
• You can now either save the presentation as a regular PowerPoint file (just click Save and you're done) or as a video. If you'd like a video, follow the instructions below:

Save Presentation as Video

• Go to File in the PowerPoint taskbar

• Choose Export on the left, then Create a Video .

• Select the quality you'd like. We recommend Full HD (1080p).
• In the following drop-down menu, make sure Use Recorded Timings and Narrations is selected.

• The setting Seconds spent on each slide is only for the slides where there is no recording (if you have recordings on all of your slides, you can just ignore this setting.)
• Click Create Video and choose where the video should be saved. The video creation might take a while, so don't close PowerPoint right away!

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How can I record a presentation in PowerPoint with audio and video?

At first create your presentation. For the recording you will need a microphone (the one on your computer should do), your finished presentation and a video camera (if you also want to record a video). We have created a tutorial on our blog where you can read the further steps.

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How to Record Audio in PowerPoint for Narration or Voice-Over | Step-by-Step

I’ve scrolled through a lot of slideshows and, let’s face it, they’re not always the easiest to follow or understand what’s going on. I’m sure you have felt this too.

Have you ever thought, it would be great if the slides came with audio so that the presenter could explain and talk through each slide?

In this article, we’re going to show you how to record audio in PowerPoint as a narration or voice-over so your audience can feel as if you are presenting live and in person.

All you have to do is record yourself talking through each slide and PowerPoint will take care of the rest!

Related topic : If you are only looking to insert or add an audio that does not advance or move a slideshow in time and in synch your voice, this article: Adding Music to PowerPoint Slideshow explains how.

How to record audio as a voice-over or narration in PowerPoint – Quick Guide

• In PowerPoint, choose a slide.
• From Slide Show menu > click lower part Record Slide Show button
• Select a slide to Record from Current Slide, or Record from Beginning from the sub-menu
• NOTE: PowerPoint versions 2013-2016 only: A “Slide Show Settings” dialog box will appear for animation timings etc. You can leave both checked.
• PowerPoint will then open into full-screen Recording Mode
• NOTE: Microsoft Office PowerPoint versions 2013-2016 and Microsoft for Mac 365 will start recording immediately.
• In Recording Mode > click the Record button in the top left to start recording countdown.
• You are now ready to talk through your presentation and record your voice.
• To Stop or Pause recording > click Pause button or Stop / End Show (x) button.
• Jump to the full step-by-step tutorial below

Why use narrations or voice-overs in PowerPoint Presentation?

Adding a narration or voice-over into a presentation will enable your slideshow to be played and move forward in time or sync with your voice.

Recording audio for your slideshow is a widely used feature and has many benefits. For example:

• It’s useful in situations when a speaker is not available and when people want to view presentations on their own and at their leisure.
• It is also an effective way for speakers to rehearse and time specific slides or the entire presentations before they happen.
• And you may have watched many instructional videos or online courses with a recorded voice over, just because it makes the content easier to understand, is more engaging and lively than just written words alone.

After you finish the audio recording you can share or export your presentation by converting or exporting your PowerPoint (.ppt) file into a video (.mp4 or .mov file) which will have both your audio and visuals contained in one file.

Before recording your narration or voice-over – tips.

Make sure your microphone works..

An important step to take before recording your audio is to ensure your microphone is set up correctly and your voice can be played back clearly. The video below runs through how to set up an external mic for your Windows or Mac .

First, plug in your headset or microphone to your computer if you are not using the inbuilt mic. Or if you are using a Bluetooth headset, make sure it’s paired/connected properly.

To make sure everything is working OK, access the audio device settings on your computer as shown in the video above. While you are in the device settings menu, select your microphone and set it as default.

You can test the playback quality by using the free software tools on your machine:

• Windows 10 – Use Voice Recorder (previously called Sound Recorder)
• Mac – Use Voice Memos
• Chromebook – New in 2021 from OS 88. Use Screen Capture to test your audio recording by pressing the Ctrl, Shift, and Overview keys to bring up the capture bar. ( You may need to enable by entering chrome://flags  in the URL address bar and search for “capture” in the search bar or by entering chrome://flags/#screen-capture in the URL address bar.)

Note – In PowerPoint 2016, you cannot change which microphone device you want to record in screen recording mode (so do it first!), however in 2019/Office 365 it is possible to do so, by using the settings link in the full-screen recording mode.

How to Record Audio in PowerPoint Step-by-Step Instructions.

Versions Covered: PowerPoint 2013, 2016, 2019, 2020, Office 365, PowerPoint for PC / Windows, PowerPoint for macOS and Chromebook.

• Start by opening the PowerPoint presentation in which you want to record your audio.

• Stop Recording. To end the slideshow recording, click the Stop (square button) at the top left. Or keyboard shortcut – Press Alt+S. You’re done recording your captivating and engaging PowerPoint slideshow with a voice-over / narration!
• Exit full screen recording window. Click the (x) button int the corner. To save your slide timings, click “yes” if prompted. When you return to your slide view, a small icon of a microphone appears on the bottom right corner of each slide. Click this icon to hear your voice over for any particular slide.

Advanced PowerPoint Audio Recording Options.

Add annotations to your recorded powerpoint slide show..

Adding annotations to your PowerPoint presentation is an optional step and can help your presentation stand out. But, what are annotations, and how should you use them when recording your voice-over?

If you want to draw a user’s attention to a specific area or to add some interactivity; using annotations is the way to do it. It is basically a virtual marker you can use to highlight elements in your presentation slides e.g by circling a word or picture, underlining a phrase, writing additional notes on-screen, or pointing to specific items. 

To use the Annotation Tool in PowerPoint: Scroll to the bottom of the full screen recording view (as shown in the image below). Then, select any of the tools available (the laser pointer, highlighter or pen) and annotate your slide, by drawing with them using any mouse or other pointing device.

Note, this will not make a permanent change to your slides, it’s only visible in the recorded playback!

Using the Timings Function to Adjust Recording Speed.

As you record your narration, you will be able to see a clock in the bottom left corner showing how much time you spend on each slide, against the total amount of time recorded so far.

While this is very helpful for rehearsing your presentation, it’s quite common to have issues with timings with your recorded slideshow. For example when you have switched to the next slide too quickly.

To Change the Timings of Your Recording: Navigate to the Slide Show tab in the top ribbon > (Next to the Record Slide Show icon, we used before) > click the Rehearse Timings icon. The presentation will now once again go to full-screen mode, and you can use your arrow keys to change the slides and set new timings.

Clearing or Deleting your narration and / or timings

If you are not happy with your voice-over on a slide or wish to start the recording from the beginning, PowerPoint gives you some easy options to do so.

To Delete a Narration or Timings: Navigate to the Slide Show tab in the top ribbon OR the Recording Tab. Select the down arrow on the “ Record Slide Show ” button > from the menu choose “ Clear ” > Select the appropriate timings and/or narration option.

Save and Distribute the Presentation with Audio as a Movie / Video file.

Now that you are finished recording your PowerPoint presentation, your voice audio will be attached to the same file and it’s time to distribute it by exporting your PowerPoint (PPT file) into a video (.mp4 or .wmv) .

To Export your Presentation as a video: In PowerPoint navigate to File Menu > Export > Select your preferred options. (E.g.) File Format: MP4 . Quality Width 1,920 Height 1,080

Recording Audio Tips and Tricks

Macos 2019 – powerpoint audio recording tip.

To give PowerPoint access to record your screen in macOS you need to set up the right security and privacy permissions:

• Open System Preferences
• Select Security & Privacy
• Select Privacy tab.
• In the left panel scroll to Screen Recording > click “ +” icon .
• In the “Applications” window select PowerPoint

Microsoft 365, 2016, 2019 for Windows PC – Recording tab in PowerPoint

Microsoft 365 subscribers with the Click-to-Run version of Microsoft 365 for Windows PC can use the Recording tab .

The Recording tab shows the recorded video , screenshots, and screen recording options in a single menu for easy access. To turn on the Recording tab of the ribbon in PowerPoint 365 Windows PC

• Select the  File  menu > click  Options .
• In the PowerPoint Options  dialog box > click   Customize Ribbon
• In the right-panel > select the  Recording  check box.
• Click  OK .

If you click the button on the bottom of the “Record Slide Show” button, you can start from the beginning of the slideshow or from where you are.

Knowing the basics of recording audio in PowerPoint is a powerful tool for anyone who wants to make a downloadable slideshow, create an internet streamed webinar, upload a video for YouTube, Vimeo, or any other digital platform such as your website or other digital platforms.

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How to Record in a PowerPoint presentation Audio & Video.

Recording audio and video in a PowerPoint presentation can improve the overall effectiveness and impact of your presentation because it can make it more interesting and keep your audience engaged.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 and later versions allow you to record your presentation with audio and video, so you can enhance your slides with voice narration or by recording yourself during the narration via the camera.

In this guide we show, how you can record your voice or yourself while presenting a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation and how to insert an audio or video file to a Presentation. You will also learn how to save the presentation as a video file or as a PowerPoint Show after you have finished recording audio/video.

How to Record or Insert Audio or Video in a PowerPoint Presentation.

There are two ways to include audio and video in your PowerPoint presentation: record a slide show with audio from your microphone and video from your camera, or add external audio and video to your presentation from a file.

* Note: As mentioned above, to add sound and video to a PowerPoint presentation you should have Microsoft PowerPoint 2013, 2016, 2019 or PowerPoint for Office 365.

1. Record your Audio & Video to PowerPoint.

2. Insert External Audio or Video files to PowerPoint.

Method 1. Record your Sound and Video to a PowerPoint Presentation.

To record your voice narration and/or yourself while presenting the slides in a presentation:

Step 1. Configure Microphone & Camera Settings.

Before recording your audio/video to a PowerPoint presentation, make sure that your microphone and camera settings are properly configured.

To adjust your microphone and camera settings for optimal quality:

1. Press Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings.

2 . Go to System > Sound and under Input Settings select your microphone device and make sure the input volume is set to at least 80%

3. When done, go to Bluetooth & devices > Cameras > Connected Cameras and ensure that your camera is recognized by the system.

Step 2. Record Audio and Video to PowerPoint Slideshow.

Before you start recording audio/video in a presentation, it's important to know that audio cannot be recorded during animations and slide transitions. So, to avoid interruptions of your speech during the presentation, remember to leave a brief pause of 1-2 seconds in your narration at the beginning and end of each slide.

1. Open the PowerPoint presentation in which you want to record audio and video.

2. From the Slide Show tab (or the Recording tab), click the Record Slide Show button and choose either Record from Current slide or Record from Beginning, depending on which point you want to add audio/video.

3. The presentation will open in a recording window in full-screen mode.

4. Click the SETTINGS button at the top-right corner and ensure the correct microphone and camera devices are selected.

5. Use the Microsoft and Camera icons in the bottom right corner of the screen to turn off the input of the Microphone or Camera device if it is not needed during the presentation.

6. When you are ready, click the RECORD button to start recording your voice and/or camera input and present your slides.

7. Use the arrow keys to navigate through slides (forward only). Remember that you cannot go back or forward to a slide that already has a recording. This is to prevent accidentally recording over an existing recording.

8. If there are videos in your slides, click on them to start or stop the playback.

9. Use the Pen , Highlighter , or Laser icons from the bottom right corner to annotate your slides.

10. Look at the bottom left corner to find out the time counts for the current slide and the entire presentation.

11. If a slide already contains a recording, you will see a video preview or a speaker icon displayed at the bottom right corner.

• To re-record audio/video to a slide, click CLEAR and select Clear Recording on Current Slides .
• To delete all recordings, click CLEAR and select Clear Recordings on All Slides .

12. To pause or stop recording using the Pause and Stop buttons.

13. When finished Close the recording window (or right-click and select End Show ).

Step 3. Preview your Recordings on the Presentation.

After completing the recording, it is crucial to review the recordings of each slide before exporting the file as a PowerPoint show or video. To preview your recordings in your PowerPoint presentation:

1. Go to the Slide Show tab and click either From Beginning or From Current Slide to start playback.

2. Make sure each slide has a record and timing by changing the View to Slide Sorter .

3. On each slide where audio has been recorded you will see an audio icon along with the time/duration of the recording.

4. When you are satisfied with your recordings, you can move on to the next steps and export the entire presentation, including your audio and videos, either as a PowerPoint Show as a video file.

Step 4. Save the Presentation as a PowerPoint Show.

If you want to export your Presentation as a PowerPoint Show (.ppsx), which is useful if you want your presentation to be viewed even on computers that don't have the Microsoft PowerPoint app installed, do the following:

1. Click on File and select Save As .

2. Choose the location where you want to save the file and select PowerPoint Show (*.ppsx) format from the Save as type drop-down menu.

3. Then, click Save to save the file as a PowerPoint Show.

Step 5. Save Presentation to Video.

If you prefer to export your PowerPoint SlideShow as a video file, follow these steps:

1. Click on File and select Export .

2. Then Click the Create a Video option and select the preferred video quality from the first drop-down menu (e.g., Full HD 1080p ).

3. Then select the Use Recorded Timings and Narrations option in the next drop-down menu.

4. Then adjust the Seconds spent on each slide for the slides without recordings.

5. Finally, click the Create Video button and select the location to save the video.

6. Now wait for the PowerPoint to finish creating the video, as it may take some time depending on the performance of your computer.

7. Once the video is created, you can play it using any video player of your choice.

Method 2. Add External Audio and/or Video to a PowerPoint Presentation.

Instead of directly capturing audio and video within PowerPoint, you can insert an external audio or video file in your presentation.

Step 1. Adding an audio archive to a PowerPoint presentation.

To insert an audio file from your computer (such as pre-recorded narration, background music), to a slide:

1. Open your PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the specific slide where you want to add the audio.

2. Then, go to the Recording tab, click on the Audio button, and select the Audio on My PC option.

3. Then, choose the desired audio file from your device and click Insert .

4. The added audio file will appear as a small speaker icon in your presentation.

5. When you click on the speaker icon, the Playback tab will appear in the Ribbon. Move to the Playback tab and click the Play in Background option if you want the audio to play across all slides.

Step 2. Adding a Video file to a PowerPoint Presentation.

If you want to insert a video file from your PC, inside a Presentation.

1. Open the presentation and navigate to the specific slide where you want to add the audio.

2. Switch to the Recording tab and click on the Video button.

3. Then, select the video file that you want to add in the slide and click Insert .

4. Resize the video window as needed, and then customize the Playback settings from the Playback tab.

Step 3. Exporting or Saving the Presentation.

Once the audio and video files are inserted, you can export the presentation to a video file or save it as a PowerPoint show. To do that:

1. Select the Recording tab:

• Select Save as Show to save the file as a PowerPoint show, or…
• Export to Video to export the file as a video.

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How To Record a PowerPoint Presentation With Audio

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3. Select Record from Beginning if you want to start right from the beginning of a presentation. Select Record from Current Slide if you want to record from a specific slide or wish to re-record a particular slide.

4. By default, PowerPoint records both video and audio. If you don’t need a video in your presentation, turn it off by clicking on the camera button. That way, the tool will only record your microphone along with the presentation file.

5. Click on the Record button to begin recording. PowerPoint will count down 3 seconds in the recording window to allow you to get ready, then you can start speaking.

6. Record your narration for a particular slide or the entire presentation. Use the directional arrow buttons to switch slides. You might want to make a one-second break when you go to the next slide, so that nothing will get cut out. Click on Pause if you want to stop and then resume speaking. When you finish, click on Stop in the recording window.

7. Save the file as a PowerPoint presentation. Then go to the File menu and click on Export . Select Create a Video .

For Mac users : You will be directed to the settings menu right after you click Export .

8. Set the desired video quality. Select Use Recorded Timings and Narrations to maintain slide timings for all of the slides. Then, click Create Video .

For Mac users : You can select the desired video format at this point. Once you’ve set the parameters, click Export .

9. Select the video format and the PC location where you want to save your video presentation with narration. Then, click Save .

Congratulations! Once the export process is complete, your video with the complete presentation will be ready.

How to add an existing audio recording to a PowerPoint presentation

Follow these steps if you have an existing audio file with narration that you’d like to add to your presentation.

1. On the main menu, click on the Insert tab.

2. On the sub-menu, select Audio .

3. Choose Audio on My PC . 

4. Then, browse your audio files, select the narration, and click Insert .

How to Record PPT Presentations with Narration in iSpring Suite Max

MS PowerPoint allows you to export presentations with narration in a video format. However, PowerPoint does not offer any audio editing options, so it can be challenging to get good-quality sound and a clear recording without unnecessary breaks, volume differences, and other problems.

If you don’t have time to re-record your audio narration and want great quality with minimal efforts, you might need a more advanced tool like iSpring Suite Max. It works as a PowerPoint add-in and is extremely easy to use. iSpring Suite Max offers many audio recording and editing options for your slide show. 

For example, you can synchronize narration with slide animations, remove background noise, and improve slide transitions in your PowerPoint file. You can even create voice-overs without ever recording your own voice by converting text to lifelike AI-generated speech.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to record presentations with narration in iSpring Suite Max:

Step 1. Install iSpring Suite Max

Download a free 14-day iSpring Suite Max trial and install it on your computer.

Step 2. Choose your presentation

Open your PowerPoint presentation and go to the iSpring Suite tab.

Step 3. Record slide show with audio narration

The next step will vary depending on your needs. iSpring Suite offers 3 recording options:

• Create a simple recording with preset parameters like noise removal and volume options
• Record audio that synchronizes with the PowerPoint slide and animation timings

Convert text to speech

Let’s look at each of these options.

Record audio with preset parameters

Follow this approach if you don’t have any animations or effects in your presentation and just want to add high-quality narration to your presentation.

1. Click on Record Audio  in the top left corner of the menu.

2.  Use the intuitive menu and record your narration.

Please note that you can apply some settings before recording. For example, you can set noise removal and volume, which will make your narration more comprehensible and easier to edit. Click on Options to set the desired parameters.

3. Once your recording is ready, click OK to save it.

Synchronize audio with animations

Use this approach if you have animations in your presentations and want them to appear at specific points during your speech.

1. Click Manage Narration. 

2. Click Record Audio .

3. Now, you can start recording, save, or cancel the changes you’ve made, and preview your presentation. When you click Start Record , that button will change to Next Slide or Next Animation , offering you an easy transition between slides – as though you were delivering the lecture live using a projector. Each of your live clicks will automatically preserve those specific timings for slides and animations.

4. Click Save & Close to save your recording.

Use this approach if you don’t want to record your own voice or that of a voice-over artist, but need to record and play narrations for your presentations.

1. Click Manage Narration on the iSpring Suite Max toolbar.

2. Click the Audio button and choose Text to Speech .

3. Select the language, speaker, and type of voice.

4. Add the text that you wish to convert, and click the Insert button. Then you’ll be able to choose when to start playing narration: right after you open the slide or later.

5. Click Save & Close to save your recording.

Step 4. Save and export your presentation with audio narration

No matter which option you had selected earlier, you now have an audio file. Your next step is to export your presentation. Click Publish on the iSpring Suite toolbar.

Step 5. Publish your presentation

Select where you want to publish your presentation and in which format. You can either publish it as a video or in one of the different online formats. Select:

• Video – if you want to upload your presentation to YouTube. 
• SCORM or xAPI – if you want to upload your presentation to an LMS and track learner progress as they study your presentation.
• HTML5 – if you want to upload your presentation to a website. 

Then click Publish .

Congratulations! Your presentation with narration is ready.

Useful resources

We’ve selected some tutorials that can make you a more effective PowerPoint user.

• How to Record a Voice-Over for PowerPoint Presentations
• How to Create a Video Lecture
• How to Add Narration to a PowerPoint Presentation
• How to Create a Video Presentation
• How to Insert a YouTube Video into a PowerPoint Presentation
• How to Convert a PowerPoint Presentation to an MP4 Video on Windows and macOS
• The Ultimate Guide to Lecture Capture

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Have you ever searched for a way to create a course but found the tools and resources too complex to use? What if you could design and produce courses in a familiar environment like PowerPoint with full audio or video narration?

The eLearning authoring toolkit by iSpring allows you to create courses from within PowerPoint with just a few clicks. You can also convert your Word and PDF documents into interactive e-books. 

Some of the other features include:

• Content Library
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• Extensive LMS compatibility
• Video Editor
• Interactive assessments
• Screen recordings
• Conversion of PowerPoint slides into mobile-ready courses
• Combination of videos with slides
• Course localization in 42 languages with text-to-speech capabilities

There’s so much more you can do with the iSpring Suite 11 fast eLearning authoring toolkit.

Takeaways  

Recording PowerPoint presentations with narration and audio is pretty easy if you follow our guide. And your recordings will sound great and synchronize with your animations perfectly when you use iSpring Suite Max. 

The tool also allows you to:

• Create complex online courses
• Build engaging online quizzes
• Create interactive dialogue simulations
• Record video lectures
• Collaborate with your colleagues on simple courses and quizzes right in a browser
• Use over 81,000 ready-made eLearning assets (templates, backgrounds, characters, and icons)

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Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular presentation program. How to record a PowerPoint presentation with audio? In this article, we’ll show you how to use PowerPoint’s built-in recording tool and many other excellent screen recorders, such as  MiniTool Video Converter , to get the task done.

For some reason, many people want to record their PowerPoint presentation, but most of them don’t know how to do it. On this page, we will detail several useful methods on how to record a PowerPoint with audio on your computer.

How to Record a PowerPoint Presentation with the Built-in Tool?

PowerPoint comes with a recording tool that lets you record your presentation with narration. It provides you with several basic recording options, such as Pause, Stop, and Replay.

Besides, it enables you to the laser pointer, eraser, pen, and highlighter tools while recording. Follow the steps below to record your presentation with audio.

Step 1. Open your PowerPoint presentation on your Windows.

Step 2. Click Slide Show , followed by Record Slide Show .

Step 3. Here are 2 options – Record from Current Slide and Record from Beginning . Just choose the one you need.

Step 4. Go to SETTINGS to select the microphone and camera for recording.

Step 5. Toggle on or off the microphone, camera, and camera preview at the lower-right corner of the window.

Step 6. Then hit the RECORD icon.

Step 7. When recording, you can use the laser pointer, eraser, pen, and highlighter tools to decorate the slide show.

Step 8. To end your recording, tap on the square Stop button.

Step 9. Close the recording window and then what you just recorded is embedded in each slide.

Step 10. Head to Slide Show , select From Beginning or From Current Slide to preview the recorded slide show.

Step 11. Lastly, save your presentation as a PowerPoint file or export it as an MP4 video.

How to Record a PowerPoint Presentation with Third-Party Software?

In addition to PowerPoint’s built-in recording function, there are many powerful screen recorders that can be used to record PowerPoint with audio. Let’s check them out!

MiniTool Video Converter

The first program for capturing PowerPoint with audio is MiniTool Video Converter. Designed for Windows users, it is a free, intuitive, and full-featured screen recorder that has no limitations on the length and number of recordings.

The freeware enables you to specify the recording area, capture your computer screen with audio , and export it in MP4, MOV, MKV, WMV, AVI, FLV, or TS format. Besides, it allows you to highlight the mouse cursor to display it on the screen and set hotkeys for almost all actions.

Step 1. Click the button below to download and install MiniTool Video Converter on your Windows.

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Step 2. Once installed, launch the program and click the Screen Record tab to access the recording interface.

Step 3. Click anywhere within the Click to record screen dotted box to get started.

Step 4. The program is set to capture the full screen. To specify the area to be captured, click the dropdown to choose Select region .

Step 5. To record a PowerPoint presentation with your narration, turn on the microphone.

Step 6. Click the gear icon to change the recording parameters. Tap on OK to save your changes.

Step 7. Hit the Record button and then play your PowerPoint presentation.

Step 8. When it is over, press F6 to stop. Then the recorded file will appear on the screen.

• No watermark
• Specify recording area
• Custom hotkeys
• Support multiple export formats
• Modify video frame rate , codec, and quality
• Unlimited number or length of recordings

Windows 10 Game Bar

As we all know, Windows 10 is pre-installed with the free screen recorder Xbox Game Bar, which is used to record game clips, screenshots, and broadcasts. If your computer is running Windows 10, then you can record PowerPoint presentation with audio without installation.

It should be noted that the game bar is a non-desktop screen recorder, so you can only use the default shortcut to launch it. And it only allows you to capture the entire computer screen. To make matters worse, you cannot change any record configuration, except for shortcuts.

Step 1. Click the Start menu on your Windows and choose Settings .

Step 2. Select the Gaming option and then toggle on Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar.

Step 3. Press the Windows + G keys simultaneously to run Xbox Game bar.

Step 4. Click the gear icon to set up the shortcuts if needed.

Step 5. Select Capture > Start recording , and then start playing your PowerPoint presentation.

Step 6. When the presentation is over, click the Stop Recording button.

Step 7. Then a notification will pop up, informing you that the recorded video is saved on your computer.

Step 8. Tap on Game Clip Recorded to view the recorded video.

• No download and installation
• Record game clips
• Take screenshots
• Customizable shortcuts

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QuickTime Player

The next solution to record PowerPoint presentation with audio is to use QuickTime Player. As its name suggests, it is an extensible multimedia framework, capable of handling various formats of digital video, picture, audio, etc.

QuickTime Player lets you perform common movie edits like trim, split, and rotate. Besides, it allows create a recording of your entire screen or select just a portion of it, and then save the recorded file on your PC or share it on YouTube.

Step 1. If you’re using a Mac computer, just launch QuickTime Player. If not, download it from the official site first.

Step 2. Go to File > New Screen Recording to open the Screen Recording window.

Step 3. Click Options to set the location where you’d like to save your screen recording.

Step 4. If you prefer to record your narration, click the dropdown to select your desired microphone.

Step 5. When you are ready, hit the Record button. Then a pop-up window will appear.

Step 6. To capture the whole screen, click anywhere on the screen. If you only want to record a part of the screen, drag the dotted frame to cover the area to be recorded, and then click Start Recording .

Step 7. Start your PowerPoint presentation.

Step 8. When finished, click the Stop icon.

Step 9. Go to File > Save to export the recorded video.

• Edit movies
• Specify the recording area
• Record audio only
• No time limit

Another powerful software for recording PowerPoint presentation with audio is Camtasia. It is an all-in-one screen recorder and video editor for creating video tutorials and presentations directly via screencast, or via a direct recording plug-in to Microsoft PowerPoint.

You can record any activity on your computer screen, such as websites, software, video calls, or PowerPoint presentations, and customize the capture area. Besides, the program allows you to trim your recording, add transitions and captions, and it provides you with many royalty-free music and sound effects .

Step 1. Download Camtasia from the official site and then get it installed on your PC.

Step 2. Launch it to enter the main interface, and click the Record button at the top.

Step 3. The program is set to record the full screen by default. You can click the dropdown and select the standard recording dimension. Alternatively, you can select the Select area to record option (Windows) or the Choose Region option (Mac).

Step 4. Select other inputs to record along with the PowerPoint presentation, including webcam, microphone audio, and system audio.

Step 5. Play your PowerPoint presentation.

Step 6. Click the rec icon (Windows) or the Start Recording button (Mac) to start the recording. You can also press the F9 key (Windows), or Command+Shift+2 (Mac).

Step 7. When you are finished, hit the square Stop button (Windows) or click the Camtasia icon in the menu bar, and select Stop Recording (Mac). Alternatively, you can press the F10 key (Windows), or Option+Command+2 (Mac).

Step 8. The recording file will be added to the Media Bin in Camtasia Editor. You can either edit the according or save it on your computer.

• Record anything on your computer screen
• Multiple screen recording options
• Built-in a simple drag-and-drop editor
• Pre-built video templates
• PowerPoint integration

Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder

Unlike the above 4 screen recorders, Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder is a free web-based screen recorder . Just open it on your web browser, you can easily record PowerPoint presentation with audio. You can capture the entire screen or customize the recording area.

The highlight of this web-based screen recorder is that it does not limit what or how long you record, and it enables you to export the recordings to MP4, FLV, WMV, AVI, MPEG, VOB, ASF, and GIF. However, you will be asked to install a launcher if this is your first use.

Step 1. Visit Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder on your browser.

Step 2. Tap on the Start Recording button in the middle of the interface.

Step 3. Hit Download Launcher to download a launcher and install it on your PC if prompted.

Step 4. Click Full screen , or click Region to select the area to be recorded.

Step 5. Enable the Microphone option to capture your narration.

Step 6. Go to More > Settings to modify the recording parameters.

Step 7. Hit the REC button and then play your PowerPoint presentation.

Step 8. Click the red square icon to stop recording, and then click Save video > Save as Video File .

• No download required
• Multiple output formats
• Customizable recording area
• Overlay webcam while recording

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Bottom Line

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How to Record a PowerPoint Presentation FAQ?

• Select any slide.
• Go to Insert > Audio > Record Audio .
• Give a name for the recording.
• Click the red dot to start recording.
• Once finished, hit the blue square.
• Click OK to insert it into your presentation.
• Locate any slide.
• Go to Insert > Screen Recording .
• Click Select Area to specify the area to be recorded.
• Hit the Record button.
• When you are done, click the blue square.
• The recording will appear on your slide.
• Go to File > Export > Create a video .
• Select your desired video quality.
• Adjust the duration of each slide.
• Click Create Video .
• Specify where to save the video, rename the file, and choose the output format.
• Tap on Save .
• Open your PowerPoint presentation.
• Go to File > Options .
• Choose Customize Ribbon from the left panel.
• Tick the Recording option and click OK .
• You will have a new Recording tab in the Ribbon.

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Veed is a great piece of browser software with the best team I've ever seen. Veed allows for subtitling, editing, effect/text encoding, and many more advanced features that other editors just can't compete with. The free version is wonderful, but the Pro version is beyond perfect. Keep in mind that this a browser editor we're talking about and the level of quality that Veed allows is stunning and a complete game changer at worst.

I love using VEED as the speech to subtitles transcription is the most accurate I've seen on the market. It has enabled me to edit my videos in just a few minutes and bring my video content to the next level

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The Best & Most Easy to Use Simple Video Editing Software! I had tried tons of other online editors on the market and been disappointed. With VEED I haven't experienced any issues with the videos I create on there. It has everything I need in one place such as the progress bar for my 1-minute clips, auto transcriptions for all my video content, and custom fonts for consistency in my visual branding.

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More than a PowerPoint recorder

VEED is a complete browser-based tool that lets you do so much more than just record and share your Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. You can annotate your videos to make your presentation more informative. Edit your recording to add images, subtitles, and more. It is a professional all-in-one video-creation and editing software that’s great for beginners and pros alike. Create professional-looking videos in just a few clicks. You don’t need any video editing experience. Create stunning videos that you can share on social media in just minutes. Try VEED to create professional PowerPoint recordings today!

Save a presentation as a movie file or MP4

To run your presentation on computers that don't have PowerPoint installed, you can save your presentation as a video file.

MOV files can be played in any application that supports QuickTime movies. The MP4 format is an international standard, so it's supported more broadly, especially on hardware devices.

Save in a video format

Select File > Export .

(Don't use Save As , because it doesn't offer video options.)

Open the File Format list and select the video format that you want ( MP4 or MOV ).

If the MP4 and MOV options aren't in your version of PowerPoint, see Requirements below for more information.

Select the video Quality you want: Presentation Quality , Internet Quality , or Low Quality . The higher the video quality, the larger the file size.

If you have recorded timings and want to use them in the video you create from your presentation, make sure the box next to Use Recorded Timings and Narrations is checked. You can also choose to set the amount of time the video will spend on each slide if you don't have a set timing.

When you've made all your selections, choose Export .

Note:  When you export your presentation as a video, any narrated audio that was recorded in Slide Show will play, but other embedded media files won't play.

After you've saved your presentation as a video, you can share it just as you would any other video, by using applications or devices that can open and play videos.

Requirements for saving in a video format

Limitations on presentations saved as movies.

When a presentation plays as a movie, each slide appears for a uniform amount of time unless you set individual timings, or record the slide show to establish timing for the entire presentation. For more information about setting slide timings, see Rehearse and set slide timings .

Several transitions play differently in a movie than they do in a presentation. Animation effects don't play in a movie at all.

Animate text and objects

Add, edit, or remove transitions

Record a slide show

Rehearse and set slide timings

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We appreciate you raising this concern here in Microsoft Community. Based on your description, you're experiencing issues when exporting a PowerPoint presentation to .mp4 format with attached .mp3 audio file in PowerPoint. 

This issue might caused by an incorrect settings configuration or within the presentation itself. However, just to confirm, does the issue only occur on this specific PowerPoint presentation? Also, have you tried to test if the same problem persists if you convert the presentation to .wmv format?

In the meantime, you may try repairing your Office app by following the steps provided in this article . Repair usually fixes underlying issues within your Office programs.

Once done, try to export again the PowerPoint presentation to .mp4 format and check if you'll experiencing the same behavior.

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Hi WendyGregory2, We appreciate you raising this concern here in Microsoft Community. Based on your description, you're experiencing issues when exporting a PowerPoint presentation to .mp4 format with attached .mp3 audio file in PowerPoint.  This issue might caused by an incorrect settings configuration or within the presentation itself. However, just to confirm, does the issue only occur on this specific PowerPoint presentation? Also, have you tried to test if the same problem persists if you convert the presentation to .wmv format? In the meantime, you may try repairing your Office app by following the steps provided in this article . Repair usually fixes underlying issues within your Office programs. Once done, try to export again the PowerPoint presentation to .mp4 format and check if you'll experiencing the same behavior. To notify us and have us get back to you, simply reply to this post.

I have the same issue. I'm imbedding mp3 audio into PowerPoint. The audio was captured using an Zoom HN4Pro, edited in Audacity, and imported into the slide show. I will note, that I'm creating training and have this occurring on 16 different videos. This is not an isolated issue. I have timing set to 4 seconds for slides that do not contain audio. Also, these skips and distortions happen when exporting to wmp or mp4 format. I can confirm that the skips are not in the audio. Nor are these skips and distortions in the audio when placed into the PowerPoint. This is only occurring when 'save as' or 'export' is used. I'm on Windows 10, Microsoft 365 - Business.

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I have the same issue. Just single slide with animation aligned with audio that is about 15-20 mins long. Words (or sometimes entire sentence length) repeats in between and also cuts some parts since total length of the video (mp4) is same as audio (mp3). Playing audio itself does  have issues. I have already tried generating multiple times but the same issue. 

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So far - Microsoft 'fix' is a work around. *Use wav files and export as wmv files.  You'll need to convert them from there to mp4.  *Don't use mp3 files.

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