Inserting a Video into Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide
Creating a Video Embed
Before we dive into inserting a video into Google Slides, let’s start with the basics. To create a video embed, you’ll need to create a video file that can be accessed online. This can be a publicly available video or a video hosted on a cloud storage service like YouTube, Vimeo, or Wistia.
Finding a Video File
You can find a video file to insert into Google Slides by searching online for the type of video you want to include. You can also browse the Google Slides library to find pre-made templates and examples.
- Google Slides Library: This is a feature that allows you to find and import pre-made templates, themes, and examples. You can browse the library by searching for keywords related to your video content.
- YouTube: If you want to create a video embed from a video hosted on YouTube, you can upload the video to Google Slides and then insert the video directly into your presentation.
- Wistia: If you want to create a video embed from a video hosted on Wistia, you can upload the video to Google Slides and then insert the video directly into your presentation.
Inserting a Video into Google Slides
Once you have a video file, you can insert it into your Google Slides presentation using the following steps:
Step 1: Create a Video Embed
- Open the video file in the video player: You can download the video from the web or stream it directly from the video player.
- Create a new presentation: Open a new Google Slides presentation and click on "File" > "New" > "Presentation".
- Create a new slide: Click on "New Slide" and then click on "Add video" from the "Insert" menu.
- Upload the video file: Click on the "Select file" button and upload the video file you created in Step 1.
Step 2: Configure the Video Embed
- Select the video file: Once the video is uploaded, you can select it by clicking on the "Select file" button.
- Configure the video settings: You can configure the video settings by adjusting the Video settings panel:
- Video size: Choose the desired video size (e.g. 640 x 480 or 1280 x 720).
- Video speed: Adjust the video speed to fit your needs (e.g. 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x).
- Audio: Choose the audio settings to include with the video (e.g. muted, on, or off).
- Loop: Choose whether to loop the video or not (e.g. yes, no, or auto).
- Publish the video: Once you’ve configured the video settings, click on the "Publish" button to save the changes.
Step 3: Insert the Video into Your Presentation
- Insert the video into a slide: You can insert the video into any slide in your presentation by clicking on the "Insert" menu and selecting "Video".
- Select the video file: Choose the video file you created in Step 1 and click on the "Select file" button.
- Insert the video: The video will now be inserted into the slide, and you can view it in real-time.
Tips and Variations
- Using Auto-Width: If you want to make the video resize to fit the slide width, you can enable Auto-Width in the video settings. This will automatically adjust the video width to fit the slide width.
- Using Auto-Height: If you want to make the video resize to fit the slide height, you can enable Auto-Height in the video settings. This will automatically adjust the video height to fit the slide height.
- Adding Multiple Videos: You can insert multiple videos into your presentation by selecting multiple video files and then inserting them individually.
Using a Video Embed with Multiple Sources
If you have multiple video sources, you can use the Media from multiple sources feature to insert the videos into your presentation. This feature allows you to upload multiple video files and then insert them into your presentation.
- Adding Multiple Videos: You can add multiple video files to your presentation by selecting the "Add multiple videos" option in the video settings.
- Inserting Multiple Videos: Once you’ve added multiple video files, you can insert them individually by selecting the video file and clicking on the "Insert" menu.
- Configuring Multiple Video Settings: You can configure multiple video settings, such as video size, speed, and audio, for each video file individually.
Conclusion
Inserting a video into Google Slides is a simple and efficient process that allows you to share your presentations with others. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create a professional-looking video embed that engages your audience and enhances your presentation.