Topics covered:<\/p>\n
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- How to add audio to PowerPoint presentations using the built-in recorder (slide by slide)<\/li>\n
- How to add audio narration to an entire PowerPoint presentation (using the built-in recorder)<\/li>\n
- How to add audio narration and edit your PowerPoint videos with Vmaker<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more on how teams use video for training, see videos in learning and development<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n1. How to add audio to PowerPoint slide by slide (built-in recorder)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Follow these steps:<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Open the slide where you want to add audio.<\/p>\n
Click the Insert<\/strong> tab on the menu bar.<\/p>\n
You will see a list of features you can add to your slide (images, video, audio, symbols, shapes).<\/p>\n
![\"Open](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Head-over-to-the-slide-youd-like-to-add-audio.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nStep 2:<\/strong> Click the Audio<\/strong> icon. You will get two options:<\/p>\n
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- Audio on my PC<\/li>\n
- Record Audio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"Two](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/two-options-to-add-audio-to-your-presentation.png\")
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- To add an existing audio file, choose Audio on my PC<\/strong> and pick the file from your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
![\"Insert](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/insert-the-audio-file-that-needs-to-be-added-to-the-presentation.png\")
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- To record a new audio clip and attach it to the slide, choose Record Audio<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
A small pop-up appears with play, stop, and record controls. Click the red dock button<\/strong> to start recording<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
![\"Start](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/start-recording.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nWhen you stop, an audio icon appears on the slide. Click it to play the recording back.<\/p>\n
![\"Audio](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/audio-icon.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\n![\"Recorded](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/recorded-audio.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\n\n2. How to add audio narration to an entire PowerPoint presentation (built-in recorder)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
The previous method handled audio per slide. To narrate the whole deck in one pass, use the full-presentation recorder built into PowerPoint.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Go to the Home<\/strong> tab and click Record<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
![\"Home](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Home.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nThe recording features will load.<\/p>\n
![\"Record](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/record-option.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\n![\"Recording](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/see-the-recording-features-on-your-screen.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nStep 2:<\/strong> Customise your recording. Turn the camera and microphone on if you want to be on screen. To blur your background, switch to camera mode and pick Blur Background<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Step 3:<\/strong> Once your settings are in place, click the Record<\/strong> icon at the top to start.<\/p>\n
Step 4:<\/strong> Stop the recording when you finish. Click Export<\/strong> to export the video.<\/p>\n
![\"Stop](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/stop-the-recording-1.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nStep 5:<\/strong> To share, click View and share video<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
![\"View](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/View-and-share-video.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\n\n3. How to add audio narration and edit a PowerPoint with Vmaker<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
This method uses Vmaker to record voice-over narration over your PowerPoint, and then edit the resulting video. Vmaker is a screen and webcam recorder<\/a> with a built-in video editor.<\/p>\n
Step 1: Open Vmaker<\/strong><\/p>\n
Have your slides and your talking points ready before you start.<\/p>\n
Head to the Vmaker site and sign up<\/a>.<\/p>\n
![\"Run](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Run-Vmaker-on-your-system.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nAfter signing up, log in and download the version that fits your setup. Vmaker is available in four formats:<\/p>\n
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- Mac app<\/a><\/li>\n
- Chrome extension<\/a><\/li>\n
- Windows app<\/a><\/li>\n
- iOS app<\/a> (beta)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tip: If you use the Chrome extension<\/a><\/strong>, pin it to your toolbar so you can launch it in one click.<\/p>\n
![\"Vmaker](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vmaker-chrome-extension.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nStep 2: Set your recording preferences<\/strong><\/p>\n
Once Vmaker is open, you can record screen and webcam together.<\/p>\n
![\"Customise](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Customize-your-recording-preferences.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nOpen your PowerPoint and set your recording preferences:<\/p>\n
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- Pick full-screen mode if you want to record the entire screen.<\/li>\n
- Choose your audio inputs and recording quality.<\/li>\n
- Turn the webcam on if you want to be on camera. You can also blur, change, or remove your background.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
For advanced options, click the three-dot menu and pick Preferences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
![\"Preferences](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Preferences.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nYou will see a settings pop-up. Enable any features you need.<\/p>\n
![\"Preferences](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Preferences-features.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nStep 3: Start recording<\/strong><\/p>\n
Click Start Recording<\/strong>. Begin narrating your slides.<\/p>\n
Use the screen annotation tools to highlight key sections as you go.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/screen-annotation-tools.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nWhen you finish, click the red dock button<\/strong> in the bottom-left corner to stop the recording<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
![\"Stop](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/red-stop-the-recording.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nStep 4: Edit the recording<\/strong><\/p>\n
The recording uploads automatically to your Vmaker dashboard.<\/p>\n
![\"Vmaker](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vmaker-dashboard.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nFrom here, you can edit, share, download, or duplicate the file.<\/p>\n
To clean up the recording, click Edit<\/strong>. This opens Vmaker’s AI video editor<\/a>.<\/p>\n
![\"Vmaker](\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vmaker-editor.png\")
<\/center><\/p>\nTrim out the parts you do not want. You can also auto-generate subtitles<\/a> in 35+ languages, which is especially useful for e-learning content.<\/p>\n
Step 5: Export and share<\/strong><\/p>\n
Once you are done editing, export the recording as a video and share it.<\/p>\n
Options:<\/p>\n
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- Download to your PC<\/li>\n
- Share via a shareable link<\/li>\n
- Upload to YouTube, Facebook, or other social platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conclusion<\/h3>\n
Audio and voice-over narration bring presentations to life. Combine them with interactive elements and animation, and you have a much stronger experience for the viewer.<\/p>\n
You now have three ways to add audio to a PowerPoint, from quick built-in options to a full Vmaker recording with editing on top. Pick the method that fits your workflow and start building.<\/p>\n
Sign up for Vmaker free<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Recommended Reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n
How to Record Screen and Yourself on Windows<\/a><\/p>\n
How to Screen Record and Talk on Windows<\/a><\/p>\n
How to Screen Record and Edit Video on Windows<\/a><\/p>\n
How to Record Screen and Webcam on Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n
- Chrome extension<\/a><\/li>\n
- Mac app<\/a><\/li>\n
- To record a new audio clip and attach it to the slide, choose Record Audio<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- To add an existing audio file, choose Audio on my PC<\/strong> and pick the file from your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n