How To Put A Video On Google Slides

Videos are now essential in presentations for businesses and educators. 

They can improve engagement, help with information retention, and appeal to those who prefer interactive content. 

Google Slides offers convenient options for integrating videos into presentations, making it easier to create dynamic and interesting slides. 

Here's how you can put a video on Google Slides in just two steps.

Step 1: Gather your video

First, you need to decide on your video source. 

Google Slides allows you to add videos from platforms like YouTube, Loom, or Google Drive. 

Loom is particularly useful for asynchronous communication and enriching presentations, which is great for remote and hybrid work settings. 

It's easy to integrate Loom videos using shareable links or Google Drive uploads, ensuring the presentation flows smoothly without unnecessary disruptions.

Make sure the video file is suitable for uploading. 

Ideally, it should be under 100 MB, and compatible formats include MP4 and MOV. 

Mobile users can perform basic edits such as trimming the video to fit their presentation needs.

Step 2: Insert and configure video in Google Slides

To insert a video into your Google Slides presentation:

- Open your Google Slides presentation and select the slide where the video should go.

- Click “Insert” and then select “Video.”

- Choose your video source—YouTube, Google Drive, or enter a video URL.

Once added, customize the video settings. 

You can set the video to autoplay, specify start and end times, and decide if it should loop. 

These settings help enhance engagement by allowing the video to run without manual intervention. 

Incorporating visuals like videos can significantly boost information recall according to research shared by Waybook.

How Colossyan enhances this process

At Colossyan, we offer additional tools to enhance your slideshow presentations. Our platform is AI-driven and can quickly transform static documents into dynamic video content, which can be uniquely beneficial for Learning & Development teams pressed for time. Features like doc2video can automate content transformation, making it accessible to those with limited design skills.

Brand consistency is crucial, and our brand kits help ensure all video content in presentations is consistent with company branding, using the same logos, colors, and fonts. Interactivity is another key feature in our offerings. By embedding quizzes or branching scenarios in videos, we can make presentations more engaging and informative. Our analytics features provide insights into viewer engagement, helping presenters refine their content effectively.

Conclusion

Adding videos to Google Slides is not just about inserting multimedia but about enriching the overall experience to improve understanding and retention. Using platforms like Loom or tools like Colossyan can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your presentations. Whether you're an educator, a business professional, or part of an L&D team, integrating video content thoughtfully into your slides can facilitate better communication and engagement.

In conclusion, while the steps to add a video on Google Slides are straightforward, leveraging advanced features from platforms like Colossyan can take your presentations to the next level, ensuring they are not only informative but also compelling and memorable for your audience.