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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.

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• 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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Google Slides now lets you record a presentation with inset video from your webcam. Each recording may be a maximum of 30 minutes long. No longer do you need to turn to a third-party tool or web meeting app, such as Google Meet , to record a presentation. Instead, you can start and finish the task with nothing more than Google Slides on a laptop.

As of March 2024, slide recordings may be made by customers who use Google Workspace Business Standard or Plus; Enterprise Starter, Essentials, Essentials Plus, Standard or Plus; and Education Plus editions.

How to make a basic slide recording in Google Slides

To create a slide recording, you’ll need to use Google Chrome on a computer that has a camera and microphone.

• Go to Google Slides and open your presentation.
• Select the Rec button in the upper right area, then select the Record new video button ( Figure A ).

The system will switch to the screen recording interface, with recording controls displayed below your slides. By default, the system will display your inset (picture-in-picture) video in medium size in the lower right corner of a slide, since this portion of a slide is often empty.

• Optionally, before you start recording, you might adjust three settings:

• Modify the size of the inset video frame. Select the size icon, found to the right of the video inset location icon, then choose either a small, medium or large video frame size.
• Open speaker notes with the button found to the immediate left of the back slide (<) icon. This will display speaker notes for your reference while recording. (Ideally, you would not need to refer to speaker notes, so that you could instead look directly at the camera as you record.)
• When you are ready to record, select the large red button at the bottom of the screen.
• If prompted, you may need to allow access ( Figure C ) to the tab, along with the camera and microphone. For example, when recording on a Chromebook, you may be prompted to “Allow docs.google.com to see this tab?” and “Also allow tab audio.” Select Allow, if prompted.

In a few cases, you may need to visit the following links in Chrome to adjust permissions for:

• Camera: chrome://settings/content/camera.
• Microphone: chrome://settings/content/microphone.
• A brief countdown should display (i.e., 3, 2, 1), then your recording will begin. Record your video, advancing your slides as desired.
• To pause recording, press the large red button at the bottom of the screen.
• Once paused, you may select from two options ( Figure D ):

After you select Save to Drive, wait a bit until the system indicates the file has been saved. If you leave or close the tab too soon, you may lose your recording.

How to select inset video shapes and sizes

On any slide, you may use the Insert | Speaker spotlight option ( Figure E ), then select a shaped video frame. This inserts a frame where the speaker video will display on that slide. You may reposition or resize the frame: Select the shape, and then drag-and-drop it to move it to a different place on your slide, or select a corner and drag it to resize it.

When you insert a speaker spotlight shape, that supplants the position and size you might have selected on a basic recording. In other words, the speaker’s video will display in one of the corners or the center, and in the small, medium or large shape chosen with the settings — unless you’ve inserted a speaker spotlight shape on a page ( Figure F ). Use the speaker spotlight option to convey the most polished professional effect, since it allows precise control over the shape, size and location of a video frame.

How to play, share and manage slide recordings

You may access slide recordings within Google Slides on a computer. However, unlike recording, which requires you to use Google Chrome, you may access and play existing recordings within Google Slides on a variety of modern browsers. For example, the following steps all work when you use Google Slides within either Google Chrome or Apple’s Safari browser.

To access recordings associated with a Google Slides presentation, follow these steps.

• Select the Rec button in the upper right area. The recordings you’ve made of the presentations will display. Importantly, the system shows both the date and duration of each recording.
• To view, share or download a recording, click anywhere on the playback icon or title of the recording ( Figure G ). It should open in a new tab. Within this tab, you might:
• Select the Play icon in the center of the video image to play the recording.
• Select the Share button in the upper right corner of the screen to modify access settings and give other people access to the file.
• Select the Download icon in the down arrow above a tray icon in the upper right area of the screen to download the file.

• Select the three dot menu to the right of a listed recording to:
• Rename a file something other than the default recording title.
• Remove a previously made recording you no longer need.
• Copy link and obtain the Google Drive URL for the recorded file.

All Google Slides recordings are stored in a Slides recordings folder on Google Drive. The recordings are saved as .webm files, which is a widely supported web video format. You may easily open and play .webm files on both Apple and Android mobile phones. Any recordings you make using Google Slides should be easy to view on almost any device.

Does the ability to record a presentation within Google Slides streamline your workflow? What sorts of video presentations will you create with this new capability? Mention or message me on X ( @awolber ) to let me know how you use screen recording within Google Slides.

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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.

You can experiment with different effects, transitions, and visual enhancements to create compelling videos that capture your audience’s attention.

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All our hard work in crafting compelling presentations can be reused in multiple ways. One of the methods is to publish the presentation in a video format via social media. This article will teach us how to convert a Google Slides presentation to a video format.

Before starting converting the slides to a video

As the starting point of this tutorial, we will use the Superhero PowerPoint Template . Open the template in Google Slides format before going to the first step.

Once opened, the template should look like this.

Convert Google Slides to Video with Creator Studio Add-in

Accessing creator studio.

We will use an interesting add-on called Creator Studio. You can either work with a trial version or upgrade to a full license since it offers monthly and yearly plans.

Click the + icon on the right and Go to Get Add Ons. In the new window, search for “Creator Studio”

Click on the first icon, Creator Studio by Digital Inspiration. That’s the add-on we need to download. Then click on Install .

Recommended Reading: How to Add Video to Google Slides Presentation

Convert a Google Slides Presentation to a Video with Creator Studio

With all our tools ready, we go to Add-ons > Creator Studio . In there you can see plenty of options available.

• Create a GIF is to create an animated image, compatible with most web browsers these days.
• Create a Video is the most popular option for this plugin and the one we will use. 
• Create a SlideCast sync your presentation with your YouTube account to directly stream it over there. You can even add timestamps if required.

Click on Create a Video . A new panel should open over the right side after the “Working” message completes its cycle.

First, add the desired width for the video (by default, 300px), then the time that will go in between slides (interval in seconds). 

The Export Format should be Video File (MP4). Click on Go to start the conversion process. The end result is as shown below.

Download your video by clicking on the arrow close to Video File (MP4). You can test the video on any player.

Last but not least, there’s another option worth to explore: Video with Audio . This allows us to upload an MP3 file for the video, either that being an audio recording explaining the slides or just ambiance music for the presentation.

Convert Google Slides to Video using Recording App

Google Slides presentations can also be converted to video using screencasting apps to record your screen. This will also provide you with additional options to add voice-over narrations and record your cam to make the presentation more engaging by adding a face for the presenter. Furthermore, this method can also help convert your Google Slides presentations to video tutorials and informative video presentations that can be uploaded online for a wider audience.

There are a number of screen recording apps that you can use to record your Google Slides presentation. Some examples include BB Flashback Studio (Windows), QuickTime Player (Mac), Camtasia Studio (Windows and Mac), etc. For the purpose of this post, we are using Screencast-O-Matic, which is a video recording app that can be launched directly from an Internet browser.

Step 1 – Launch Presentation in Slideshow Mode

While you can also record your slides without running a slideshow, it is recommended to run your slides in Slideshow mode to make the best use of the onscreen area. This can help you ensure that slide elements don’t end up appearing too small on screen.

Step 2 – Launch Screen Recording App

Most screen recording apps have similar options. Once installed, they provide a few basic options to help the user customize recording settings.

Step 3 – Select Screen Recording Settings

Select the area to record, video resolution, and a few optional features before proceeding further. These optional features include the ability to narrate audio by enabling the mic, enabling the camera, and capturing desktop sounds. Once you’re ready to present, click the Record button to start recording.

Note: It is always handy to know the hotkeys for your screen recording so that you can instantly start, pause, and stop recording. See the product page or developer’s instructions for the hotkeys of your screen recording app. You might also find them in a menu or just before you launch a recording. Alternatively, you might need to pause or stop recording via the system tray or onscreen option.

Step 4 – Record Your Presentation

Depending upon your screen recording app, once you start recording your presentation, you can narrate the slides, and annotate content as you present. If you feel the need to take a break, Pause the recording. Once you hit Stop, the recording will conclude.

Step 5 – Turn Google Slides into Video

Screen recording apps come equipped with multiple features that can help turn Google Slides into video. You can either directly upload the video to YouTube or a file-sharing app like Google Drive or save it offline. If you’re looking for a file format that is universal, turning Google Slides to MP4 is the best option. Since other file formats like MKV, MOV, or WMV are not supported by all video players and video streaming websites.

Once you select the desired file format, the file will start rendering and might take some time before it is ready for use. Once ready, you can play to preview if everything is according to your liking.

Convert Google Slides to Video Using PowerPoint

If you’re wondering how to turn Google Slides into a video using PowerPoint, there is an easy method to do that as well.

Step 1 – Download Google Slides Presentation

Download Google Slides presentation via File > Download as a PPTX file to your computer.

Step 2 – Export Presentation to Video

Open your downloaded presentation file and go to File > Export in PowerPoint > Create a Video. Using this option, you can export your Google Slides presentation to a video format using PowerPoint. If you are looking for more information, we recommend our article on How to Convert PowerPoint to Video to learn about what resolution and output formats you can use with the exported video.

And that’s how to turn Google Slides into a video using various methods that can provide you with the flexibility to convert your slides to a video format with a level of customization that best suits your needs.

When converting your Google Slides presentation with PowerPoint, you can also narrate your presentations and get all features you would get with a standard screen recording app. However, if you don’t have PowerPoint installed or wish to use an alternative method, the Creator Studio Add-on or a screen recording app can help you convert Google Slides to video.

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Do you want an easy way to record a Google Slides Presentation as a video to share later with your teammates? Once you have the Zight screen recorder, the process is easy and fast.

Article Last Updated: April 23, 2024

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Here’s an interesting statistic: 91% of people believe a well-designed slide deck can increase your confidence as a presenter. The first step to creating a good presentation is to choose the best software, and then record the presentation in HD.

Tell you what? You can create slides with Google Slides, then use the Zight screen recording software to present and narrate your slides to your audience. This has many benefits, including saving your presentation for future collaboration or asynchronous communication , which, in many ways, has more benefits than synchronous communication in a digital and remote workspace.

Read on as we tell you how to create this presentation from scratch, in just a few steps!

Google Slides is a free web-based presentation software provided by Google as part of the Google Drive suite. You can use it on any device with an internet connection, offering various features like an easy-to-use presenter view, speaker notes, live captions, and the ability to present to Google Meet video calls. Plus, your slides can contain text, images, videos, animations, and more to create dynamic content.

While you can present live in a meeting, today’s work landscape teams need to improve communication and productivity with asynchronous video communication . So, when you can’t gather everyone in a Google meeting, you need a way to create and share a presentation with your teams. Your options include recording a Google Slides presentation with narration, just like you create a PowerPoint presentation with Zight .

Here’s what you need:

To record a presentation on Google Slides, you will need a few things:

• A device with an internet connection: It’s best to have a computer to make it easy to create and present Google Slides
• A screen recording software like Zight: While Google Slides allows you to present live in a meeting, it won’t record audio or video files to send later. That’s where Zight comes in, allowing you to record and narrate your slides as you present so you can share with attendees at a later time
• An external microphone (optional) to record audio for your presentation. However, you can still use your native microphone on your computer
• A webcam (optional): If you want to show yourself presenting alongside the slides, a webcam will be necessary for recording. To make things easy, you can just use the Zight webcam recorder which will use your native webcam app
• A Google account: You can only access Google Slides with a Google account, so make sure to sign in to be able to create slides
• Google Slides: Before using the screen recording tool , you want to create and add content to the Google slides you will be narrating. More on this below!

Before you start recording, search for Google Slides on your browser, log in to your account and open an untitled presentation.

Alternatively, click File on a current Google Slides presentation page, then New, and Presentation (or from the template gallery to pick a presentation template).

Add content to your slides, using the (+) sign on the upper left-hand side of your Google Slides presentation page (or Ctrl+M) to add new slides. You can also click the dropdown menu next to the (+) sign and choose slides with your ideal layout. Add content to the slides by typing in text, inserting images, videos, shapes, or charts, and customize them with a unique theme and background color.

Once your Google slides are ready, here’s how to start recording:

1. Download Zight

If you don’t have Zight, click the red button below to download.

• Record your screen with audio and webcam
• Annotate with arrows, lines, and blur
• Instantly share with a link or upload to YouTube or Vimeo

Alternatively, search for “Zight” on your web browser and create an account. Then, download the app that’s compatible with your computer. Zight is available for Mac , Windows , and even as a Google Chrome extension .

2. Choose your Screen Recording Preferences

Open your presentation on Google Slides and ensure you can easily navigate to the slides once you’re ready to record.

On the Zight App

Launch the Zight app and click Record.

You’ll find recording options like Full Screen and Select Region, plus the Screen Only or Screen & Cam options. Screen Only is good when you don’t want to use your webcam, while the latter allows you to incorporate your webcam for a personal touch.

Then, select your audio/mic and webcam options, move your webcam overlay to a good space on your screen, and click Start Recording. Wait for the 3-second timer to count down before you go to the Google Slides presentation.

On the Google Chrome Extension

Click on the Zight icon on the upper left of your Google Chrome browser, click Record, and select either Screen Only or Screen & Cam. Then, turn on your microphone and webcam camera.

Next, click Start Recording and choose Entire Screen. After that, select the screen you want to record, and click Share. Click your mouse on any part of the screen to start recording and wait out the 3-second countdown.

The Zight screen recorder software will now be recording your entire screen.

3. Start Narrating Your Google Slides Presentation

On the Google Slides presentation page, click on the dropdown menu next to Slideshow.

Click Presenter View if you are viewing the first Google slide. Alternatively, click Start from the beginning if you are not on the first slide. This will turn your presentation into a full-screen view and you will see that Zight is sharing your screen.

Then, start narrating your Google slides in high video and audio quality.

You can pause and resume your screen recording and restart it to capture moments you may have missed in the beginning. You can also cancel the recording and delete the file to avoid uploading it to the cloud.

4. Annotate Your Presentation

One of the best things about presenting your Google Slides with Zight is that you can annotate the video just as easily as you narrate it.

If you are recording from the Zight app, you can pause the recording and then click the annotations button on the recording menu (the icon looks like a pen).

Once you do, you will see the different annotations you can add to the slides, including a pen, highlighter, arrow, line, ellipse, and rectangle. You can choose a different color for your annotations, even how long the annotation lasts on the final recorded video.

After annotating, resume the recording, rinse and repeat!

5. Finish Recording and Edit Your Video

Once you narrate all your Google slides, click the Finish recording button and wait for the file to upload to the cloud. Zight will also open the file on your default browser where you can edit the video file further.

When the video link opens, click the Edit button, and continue to split and merge sections, trim, crop, filter, and finetune different sections until the presentation is faultless. Click Done to save those settings.

On top of the recording, annotating, and editing of your Google Slides presentation, Zight will also transcribe your video and send the text to your email so you can go through the notes in case you missed something.

You can also add custom branding, and use AI features to generate a video summary and video titles. If you want to share the presentation with global teams, you will also love that you can translate the video file into 50 different languages for seamless communication.

6. Share the Presentation for Asynchronous Communication

To share the presentation, you can send the shareable link to your teams via Slack , Asana , Trello , and other chat boards and productivity software you use at work.

Alternatively, you can embed the video file in an email, or even download it on your computer then upload it on a platform like YouTube to reach a global audience.

7. Collaborate and Track Analytics

The best part about recording your presentation in superior video footage with Zight is how you can save it for collaboration later.

Firstly, you can save the video to a Collection on your Zight dashboard or add it to a Favorites list. This way, the video will be readily available and you can track how many people interact with it, either through comments or reactions to finetune your collaboration and communication strategy.

In addition, this video presentation will always be available on your Zight cloud account, and, as long as you keep it, even your colleagues or recipients can always retrieve it for future reference.

There you have it, an easy way to record your Google Slides presentation using Zight! With this method, you can easily create and share professional-looking recordings of your presentations to a global audience.

If you want to feel more confident before your audience with a well-designed and narrated deck, ensure you have a reliable internet connection before starting the recording. In addition, close any unnecessary tabs or programs on your computer to avoid interruptions. Finally, while Zight may use the native mic on your computer, you can prefer to use a high-quality microphone for better audio clarity.

Most importantly, don’t forget to rehearse and practice your presentation beforehand to ensure a smooth delivery and minimize any mistakes during the recording. With these tips in mind, you can confidently create engaging presentations that will impress your audience.

So why wait? Get Zight today and take your presentations to the next level!

I) Can I Record My Screen in Google Slides?

No. Google Slides does not have a built-in screen recording feature. However, you can use third-party apps like Zight to record your presentation.

II) How do you turn a Google slide into a video?

Since Google Slides does not record the screen and audio (apart from when you’re presenting in a Google meeting), you will need a third-party app to record your screen and turn your slides into a video. Follow the steps mentioned above to record and then export your presentation as a video.

When you record your Google Slides presentation with Zight, you’ll also be able to explain the contents of your slides in high-quality audio for an even better personal touch to what would be a boring presentation without narration.

III) How Do You Create a Presentation on Google Slides?

To create Google slides, follow these steps:

• Go to Google Drive and sign in.
• Click on the “New” button, then select “Google Slides.”
• Choose a template or start with a blank slide.
• Add your content by typing in text, and inserting images, videos, shapes, or charts.
• Customize your slides by changing the theme, background-color

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How to Make a “Good” Presentation “Great”

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Remember: Less is more.

A strong presentation is so much more than information pasted onto a series of slides with fancy backgrounds. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others. Here are some unique elements that make a presentation stand out.

• Fonts: Sans Serif fonts such as Helvetica or Arial are preferred for their clean lines, which make them easy to digest at various sizes and distances. Limit the number of font styles to two: one for headings and another for body text, to avoid visual confusion or distractions.
• Colors: Colors can evoke emotions and highlight critical points, but their overuse can lead to a cluttered and confusing presentation. A limited palette of two to three main colors, complemented by a simple background, can help you draw attention to key elements without overwhelming the audience.
• Pictures: Pictures can communicate complex ideas quickly and memorably but choosing the right images is key. Images or pictures should be big (perhaps 20-25% of the page), bold, and have a clear purpose that complements the slide’s text.
• Layout: Don’t overcrowd your slides with too much information. When in doubt, adhere to the principle of simplicity, and aim for a clean and uncluttered layout with plenty of white space around text and images. Think phrases and bullets, not sentences.

As an intern or early career professional, chances are that you’ll be tasked with making or giving a presentation in the near future. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others.

• Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist at Canva and was the former chief evangelist at Apple. Guy is the author of 16 books including Think Remarkable : 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference.

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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.

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How to autoplay and loop a google slides presentation.

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Set up autoplay and loop when presenting, set up autoplay and loop when publishing to the web.

If you don't want to worry about clicking through your slideshow, you can set up Google Slides to play your presentation automatically. Plus, you can have the slideshow loop, so it starts over at the beginning when it ends.

You might be playing your slideshow at a kiosk, during a conference, or publishing it to the web. These are the ideal times to use AutoPlay and Loop in Google Slides . You can automatically present the show and choose the timing between slides. Then, restart the presentation at the beginning each time it ends.

If you plan to start the slideshow and then let it play, you can set up AutoPlay and Loop , or simply one or the other.

Related: How to Loop a PowerPoint Presentation

Start the presentation by clicking "Slideshow" at the top of Google Slides. You can also use the arrow to pick either "Presenter View" or "Start From Beginning" per your preference.

When the slideshow opens, display the Presenter Toolbar by hovering your cursor over the bottom left corner of the presentation.

Click the three dots on the right of the Presenter Toolbar, then move to AutoPlay. You'll see a pop-out menu that lets you select the advance timing for the slides. You can pick from every second up to every minute.

If you also want to loop the slideshow, select "Loop" at the bottom of the pop-out menu.

When you finish, click "Play" to automatically play your presentation.

To stop the slideshow, simply click on a slide. You can then resume AutoPlay from the Presenter Toolbar by selecting "Play" again.

Maybe you plan to publish your slideshow to the web or embed it on a website rather than play it locally. You can set up AutoPlay and Loop as part of the publish settings.

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Go to File > Publish to the Web in the menu.

Choose either "Link" or "Embed" per your intent. Then use the Auto-Advance Slides drop-down box to choose the timing for the slides. Here again, you can pick from every second up to every minute.

To loop the slideshow, check the box for Restart the Slideshow After the Last Slide.

You can then mark the checkbox for Start Slideshow as Soon as the Player loads if you like, so that the viewer doesn't have to take any action to begin the presentation.

When you finish, click "Publish" and confirm to obtain the link or embed code for the slideshow.

To share a Google Slides presentation that doesn't require you to walk viewers through it, remember these steps to automatically play and loop the slideshow.