How to Add Music to Google Slides

1. Upload Audio File to Google Drive
2. Insert Audio into Google Slides
3. Adjust Playback & Formatting
4. Optional Alternatives
5. Test in Presentation Mode

Upload Audio File to Google Drive

To add music in Google Slides , you first need to upload your audio file (MP3 or WAV) into Google Drive . Once uploaded, make sure to adjust the sharing settings so the file is accessible during your presentation.

• Go to Drive → New → File upload and select your audio file.
• Right-click the uploaded file → Share → set to “Anyone with the link.”

Insert Audio into Google Slides

Next, open your presentation in Google Slides and insert the audio you uploaded from Drive.

• Open your presentation and go to the desired slide.
• Click Insert → Audio .
• Select your audio file from Google Drive.

Adjust Playback & Formatting

Once the audio is inserted, a speaker icon appears on the slide. You can customize playback and appearance using format options.

• Click the speaker icon → Format options .
• Choose whether audio plays automatically or on click .
• Uncheck “Stop on slide change” if you want continuous background music.
• Adjust volume and choose whether to hide the speaker icon.

Optional Alternatives

If you don’t have a direct audio file, there are other ways to include music in your presentation:

• Insert a clickable link to an online audio file.
• Embed a YouTube video set to autoplay (you can resize or hide it).

Test in Presentation Mode

Always test your presentation to ensure the music plays smoothly.

• Run your slides in Presentation mode to confirm playback.
• Check transitions and verify music continuity across slides.

🔗 Source: Google Docs Editors Help