How to insert a PowerPoint video? PowerPoint is a very useful tool to create Stunning visual presentations. If you want to improve your slides by adding videos, you are in the right place. In this article we will show you how to insert a PowerPoint video in a simple and fast way. It doesn't matter if you have the most recent version of the program or an older one, these steps will help you all versions. Let us begin!

Step by step -- How to insert a video in PowerPoint?

• Step 1: Open PowerPoint on your computer.
• Step 2: Create a new slide or select the slide you want to insert the video into.
• Step 3: Click the “Insert” tab in the toolbar higher.
• Step 4: In the "Media" group of options, select "Video."
• Step 5: A drop-down menu will appear where you can choose between "Video on my PC" or "Video online."
• Step 6: If you choose “Video on my PC,” select the video on your computer and click “Insert.” The video will be inserted into your slide.
• Step 7: If you select “Online Video”, you will have the option to search for the video on YouTube or insert the embed code. To search YouTube, click “Search” and type the name of the video. Once you find the right video, click “Insert.” To embed a video with embed code, copy the code and paste it into the dialog box.
• Step 8: Once you've inserted the video, you can adjust its size and position on the slide by dragging and resizing it as necessary.
• Step 9: You can also set playback options like autoplay when the slide is clicked, auto start, or repeat the video.
• Step 10: Remember to save your PowerPoint presentation so your changes are saved.

FAQ

1. How to insert a video in PowerPoint?

1. Open PowerPoint and select the slide where you want to insert the video.
2. Click the "Insert" tab.
3. Click "Video" and select "Video on My Computer" if the video is on your computer.
4. Search and select the video you want to insert.
5. Click “Insert”.
6. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
7. To play the video during the presentation, go to the “Slide Show” tab and select “Automatically.”
8. Save your PowerPoint presentation.

2. How to insert a YouTube video into PowerPoint?

1. Open the YouTube video that you want to insert into PowerPoint.
2. Copy the URL of the video in the browser.
3. Open PowerPoint and select the slide where you want to insert the video.
4. Click the "Insert" tab.
5. Click "Video" and select "Online."
6. Paste the YouTube video URL into the online search box.
7. Click “Insert”.
8. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
9. To play the video during the presentation, go to the “Slide Show” tab and select “Automatically.”
10. Save your PowerPoint presentation.

3. How to insert a video in PowerPoint 2007?

1. Open PowerPoint 2007 and select the slide where you want to insert the video.
2. Click the "Insert" menu.
3. Click “Movies & Sound” and select “Movie from File.”
4. Search and select the video you want to insert.
5. Click "OK".
6. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
7. To play the video during the presentation, right-click on the video and select “Playback Options.”
8. Select the “Play automatically” option.
9. Save your PowerPoint 2007 presentation.

4. How to insert a video in PowerPoint 2010?

1. Open PowerPoint 2010 and select the slide where you want to insert the video.
2. Click the "Insert" tab.
3. Click "Video" and select "Video on My Computer" if the video is on your computer.
4. Search and select the video you want to insert.
5. Click “Insert”.
6. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
7. To play the video during the presentation, go to the “Slide Show” tab and select “Automatically.”
8. Save your PowerPoint 2010 presentation.

5. How to insert a video in PowerPoint Mac?

1. Open PowerPoint on your Mac and select the slide where you want to insert the video.
2. Click “Insert” in the top menu bar.
3. Click "Movie" and select "Movie from file" if the video is on your computer.
4. Search and select the video you want to insert.
5. Click “Insert”.
6. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
7. To play the video during the presentation, double-click the video and select “Play automatically.”
8. Save your PowerPoint presentation on Mac.

6. How to insert a video in PowerPoint Online?

1. Login to PowerPoint Online and open the presentation in which you want to insert the video.
2. Select the slide where you want to insert the video.
3. Click “Insert” in the top menu bar.
4. Click "Video" and select "Video on My Computer" if the video is on your computer.
5. Search and select the video you want to insert.
6. Click “Insert”.
7. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
8. To play the video during the presentation, click the video and select “Play automatically.”
9. Save your PowerPoint presentation Online.

7. How to insert a video into PowerPoint from Google Drive?

1. Opens Google Drive and upload the video you want to insert into PowerPoint.
2. Right click on the video and select “Get Shared Link.”
3. Copy the video link.
4. Open PowerPoint and select the slide where you want to insert the video.
5. Click “Insert,” then “Video,” and select “Online.”
6. Paste the video link from google drive in the online search box.
7. Click “Insert”.
8. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
9. To play the video during the presentation, go to the “Slide Show” tab and select “Automatically.”
10. Save your PowerPoint presentation.

8. How to insert a video into PowerPoint from Dropbox?

1. Open Dropbox and upload the video you want to insert into PowerPoint.
2. Right click on the video and select "Copy link."
3. Open PowerPoint and select the slide where you want to insert the video.
4. Click “Insert,” then “Video,” and select “Online.”
5. Paste the Dropbox video link into the online search box.
6. Click “Insert”.
7. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
8. To play the video during the presentation, go to the “Slide Show” tab and select “Automatically.”
9. Save your PowerPoint presentation.

9. How to insert a video into PowerPoint from OneDrive?

1. Open OneDrive and upload the video you want to embed in PowerPoint.
2. Right click on the video and select “Share.”
3. Click “Copy link” to get the video link.
4. Open PowerPoint and select the slide where you want to insert the video.
5. Click “Insert,” then “Video,” and select “Online.”
6. Paste the OneDrive video link into the online search box.
7. Click “Insert”.
8. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
9. To play the video during the presentation, go to the “Slide Show” tab and select “Automatically.”
10. Save your PowerPoint presentation.

10. How to insert a video in PowerPoint from a direct URL?

1. Open the web page that contains the video you want to embed.
2. Copy the direct URL of the video.
3. Open PowerPoint and select the slide where you want to insert the video.
4. Click “Insert,” then “Video,” and select “Online.”
5. Paste the direct URL of the video into the online search box.
6. Click “Insert”.
7. Adjust the size and position of the video on the slide if necessary.
8. To play the video during the presentation, go to the “Slide Show” tab and select “Automatically.”
9. Save your PowerPoint presentation.

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