How to Embed a Video in Google Slides

1. Introduction
2. Steps to Insert a Video
3. Video Sources
4. Adjusting Size & Playback
5. Mobile Limitations

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Introduction

Adding a video to Google Slides makes your presentation more engaging and dynamic. You can insert videos from YouTube, Google Drive, or by using a URL. This guide will show you how to do it step by step on a computer, and what to know about mobile devices.

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Steps to Insert a Video

To add a video to your Google Slides presentation (on a computer):

1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
2. Go to the slide where you want the video to appear.
3. Click on Insert in the top menu.
4. From the dropdown, choose Video.

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Video Sources

When inserting a video, you’ll be given several options for where to get it:

• Search YouTube: Find videos directly without leaving Slides.
• Use a YouTube URL: Paste a link to the video.
• From Google Drive: Insert videos stored in your Drive account.

Select the video you want and click Select (or Insert). The video will appear on your slide.

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Adjusting Size & Playback

Once the video is on your slide, you can adjust it:

• Resize or move: Drag the video or use the corner handles to resize it.
• Playback settings: Click the video → Format options → Video playback to set whether it starts automatically, on click, or at a specific timestamp.

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Mobile Limitations

On mobile devices (tablet or phone), the Google Slides app has more limitations. In many cases, you cannot insert a video directly from the app. Instead, you may need to:

• Use a browser and request the desktop version of Google Slides.
• Upload your video to Google Drive first, then insert it from Insert → Video → Google Drive using the desktop version.

Once inserted on desktop, the video will still play when viewing the presentation on mobile devices.