How to make audio in Google Slides

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2024-02-06T10:09:48+00:00

How to make audio in Google Slides

Hello geekplay! 🎉 Ready to learn how to make presentations with all the power? 🔥 And speaking of that, did you know that you can add audio to your Google Slides? 🎙️ You just have to follow the steps of How to make audio in Google Slides and voilà, your presentation will be a sensory experience! 😉

1. How to insert audio in Google Slides?

To insert audio into Google Slides, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation in which you want to insert the audio.
  2. Click on the slide where you want the audio to appear.
  3. Select "Insert" in the toolbar and then choose "Audio."
  4. A window will open allowing you to search for the audio file you want to insert into your presentation.
  5. Select the audio file and click “Select” to insert it into the slide.
  6. A speaker icon will be added to the slide to indicate that an audio file is inserted.

Make sure the audio file is compatible with Google Slides and is in a supported audio format such as MP3, WAV, or AAC.

2. How to play audio automatically in Google Slides?

To make audio play automatically in Google Slides, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the speaker icon that represents the audio file inserted in the slide.
  2. In the side panel that opens, check the box that says “Play on Auto.”
  3. The autoplay setting will cause the audio to play when that slide is reached during the presentation.
  4. If you need to adjust the timing of the audio with the visual elements of the presentation, you can use the time bar that appears below the slide.

Remember that the autoplay option is only available in the web version of Google Slides.

3. How to edit or adjust the duration of an audio in Google Slides?

To edit the duration of an audio in Google Slides, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the speaker icon that represents the audio file inserted in the slide.
  2. In the side panel that opens, you will be able to see the time bar that shows the duration of the audio.
  3. Use the handles on the ends of the bar to adjust the audio duration to your needs.
  4. You can also move the time bar to synchronize the beginning and end of the audio with the visual elements of the presentation.

Editing the audio duration allows you to control how long it plays during the presentation and adjust it to the duration of the other visual elements in the slide.

4. How to remove audio from a slide in Google Slides?

To remove an audio file from a slide in Google Slides, follow these steps:

  1. Click the speaker icon that represents the audio file you want to delete.
  2. In the side panel that opens, click the trash icon or select “Remove Audio” from the options.
  3. The audio file will be removed from the slide and the speaker icon will disappear.

Removing audio allows you to adjust and modify the presentation to your needs without the audio still appearing in the presentation.

5. What types of audio files are supported by Google Slides?

The types of audio files supported by Google Slides are as follows:

  1. MP3: Widely supported, high-quality compressed audio format.
  2. WAV: Lossless audio format that preserves the original quality of the file.
  3. AAC: Advanced audio format that offers high compression efficiency without losing quality.

Make sure the audio file you want to insert into your presentation is in one of these formats to ensure compatibility with Google Slides.

6. Is there a size limit for audio files in Google Slides?

The size limit for audio files in Google Slides is 50 MB per file.
If the audio file you want to insert exceeds this limit, consider compressing it or finding shorter or smaller alternatives for your presentation.

7. Can I record my own audio directly in Google Slides?

Currently, Google Slides does not offer the functionality to record audio directly on the platform.
To add your own audio to a presentation, you'll need to record it separately and then insert it as an audio file using the steps mentioned above.

8. How to sync audio with slide animation in Google Slides?

To sync audio with the slide animation in Google Slides, follow these steps:

  1. Prepare the slide animation according to your needs.
  2. Insert the audio file into the slide using the steps mentioned above.
  3. Use the timing bar in the side panel to adjust the timing of the audio to the animation.
  4. Play the presentation to make sure the audio plays at the right time along with the animation.

Syncing audio with slide animation can add additional visual and auditory impact to your presentation, enhancing the viewer's experience.

9. Can I add sound effects to my Google Slides presentation?

Currently, Google Slides does not offer the functionality to add sound effects directly in the platform.
However, you can include sound effects in your presentation by creating transition slides with integrated audio components from external sources.

10. Will audio play on slides exported from Google Slides?

The audio inserted in Google Slides slides will be played when you export the presentation in PDF or PowerPoint format.
When you share or export the presentation, the audio will remain embedded in the presentation, allowing viewers to listen to the audio during the presentation without needing to access Google Slides directly.

See you later, geekplay! Thank you for reading. Now, let's give voice to our presentations with How to make audio in Google Slides!

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