How do I embed a video in a PowerPoint presentation?
How to insert video into PowerPoint
- Click on the slide you want, then go to Menu > Insert.
- In the top right corner, click Video > Video on My PC.
- Find the video you want to add and click “Insert”.
- Adjust the settings in the Video Format toolbar to make sure it plays the way you want.
Why can’t I upload video to PowerPoint?
You will need to optimize the Media Compatibility if your audio and video files are not playing in PowerPoint. To change the settings, open the “File” menu and select “Info.” There you will see the “Optimize for Compatibility” option, which will request you to embed the video file.
How can I put a YouTube video in PowerPoint?
Open the slide in PowerPoint that you want to embed the video in. You can embed the YouTube video on any slide in your presentation. Click the “Insert” tab in PowerPoint. You’ll see options to insert different types of objects into your presentation. Click the “Video” button and select “Online Video.”
Can a movie be embedded in a PowerPoint presentation?
If you’re using PowerPoint 2007 or earlier, movie files are not embedded, they’re “linked.”. This means that the video is not actually included in the PowerPoint presentation file. The video file exists separately from the presentation file, and the presentation loads the video file from the specified location.
How do you insert a video into a slide?
If you’re on a slide that contains a media placeholder, simply click the Insert Video from File button. In the Insert Video window that opens, click From a File. You’ll then be prompted to locate the video file on your computer. Once you locate the file, select it.
How do you add a GIF to a video in PowerPoint?
In PowerPoint, you can add animated GIFs, videos from your computer or online videos, recordings, export your presentation as a video, and even add captions to videos. Add an animated GIF Select Insert > Pictures. Select the animated GIF you want to add.
