How to insert a video in Google Slides


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2024-02-05T12:49:47+00:00

How to insert a video in Google Slides

Hello geekplay! 🎉 Ready to learn something new and exciting? Did you know that you can insert a video in Google Slides to make your presentations even more interesting? Read on to find out how to do it.

What is the easiest way to embed a video in Google Slides?

  1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
  2. Click on the slide where you want to insert the video.
  3. Click “Insert” in the top menu bar and select “Video.”
  4. A dialog box will open. Here, select the “Search YouTube” option.
  5. Find the video you want to embed and click on it.
  6. Finally, click “Select” to insert the video into the slide.

What happens if the video I want to insert into my presentation is not on YouTube?

  1. In the dialog box, select the “Insert URL” option instead of “Search YouTube.”
  2. Copy and paste the URL of the video you want to insert into the field provided.
  3. Click “Select” to insert the video into the slide.

How can I adjust the size and position of the video on the slide?

  1. Click on the video to select it.
  2. Drag the corners of the video frame to resize it.
  3. To adjust the position, click on the video and drag it to the desired location on the slide.

Is it possible to automatically play the video during the presentation?

  1. Click on the video to select it.
  2. Click “Video Format” in the top menu bar.
  3. Select the “Play automatically when presented” option.

Can I add subtitles to a video embedded in Google Slides?

  1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
  2. Click on the video to select it.
  3. Click “Video Format” in the top menu bar.
  4. Select the “Add subtitles” option.
  5. Upload the subtitle file in the appropriate format (for example, .SRT).

Is it possible to embed a local video stored on my computer in Google Slides?

  1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
  2. Click “Insert” in the top menu bar and select “Video.”
  3. A dialog box will open. Here, select the “Upload from computer” option.
  4. Find the video on your computer and click “Open” to upload it to the slide.

What are the supported video formats in Google Slides?

  1. Video files in .mp4, .mov, and .wmv formats are supported in Google Slides.
  2. It is important to ensure that the video is in one of these formats before attempting to insert it into your presentation.

Can I add transition effects to video in Google Slides?

  1. Google Slides does not allow you to add transition effects directly to embedded videos.
  2. To simulate a transition effect, you can split the video into multiple slides and apply effects between them.

How can I make sure the video plays smoothly during the presentation in Google Slides?

  1. Before presenting, make sure you have a stable internet connection if the video is embedded from YouTube.
  2. If the video is local, make sure it is saved somewhere accessible from the computer where you will be presenting.

Are there any restrictions on the size of the video I can embed in Google Slides?

  1. Google Slides has a size limitation for video files of 100 MB or less.
  2. It is advisable to compress the video if necessary to meet this size limit.

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