Summary: Find out how you can easily add a video in PowerPoint. In previous versions of PowerPoint (2007 or earlier), adding a video was quite a difficult task. You were forced to place the video file in the same directory as the PowerPoint presentation and “link” it with an object or a hyperlink inside a slide, in order for PowerPoint to be able to load it from a specific folder. A change of directory, however, without changing the links in the presentation, lead to PowerPoint not being able to load the video. Things changed in the newer versions of PowerPoint (2010 or newer). Now a video file can be embedded in the Presentation, meaning that there is no need for a specific folder location to place the video. But, how can you embed a video in a PowerPoint presentation? In this article, I will show you 2 ways to do this. Add A YouTube VideoYouTube is the only streaming video site supported in PowerPoint (only versions 2010, 2013, 2016 and newer). In previous versions, YouTube videos were added with the use of a hyperlink, that linked to the video on YouTube. You just had to click on the link and a new window on your web browser was instantly opened. However, in newer versions, the video plays on your presentation without transitioning to a new page. To embed a YouTube video, first you must do the following:
Below are the next steps depending on your PowerPoint versions. For PowerPoint 2010
For PowerPoint 2013
For PowerPoint 2016
When giving the presentation, despite the version you are using, be careful to be connected to the internet, otherwise the video will not load. Embed A Video From Your FilesLet’s assume that you have already downloaded your video file on your computer and you have it placed inside a folder or on your desktop. These are the steps you must follow:
This was a simple tutorial to show you 2 ways to add a video in your PowerPoint presentation. If you need help following the procedure, feel free to contact me. |