Michael Anderson
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How to insert YouTube video into a PPT?Here’s What You Need to Know
Hey there! Do you want to make your PowerPoint presentations better? Adding a video is a great way! It can make them more engaging and dynamic.
Whether you want to show a funny clip, a product demo, or an inspiring speech, inserting YouTube video into your PPT can really grab your audience’s attention.
In this blog, we will introduce two different methods of inserting YouTube video into a PPT to you. Let’s dive in!
Why Insert a YouTube Video in Your PPT?
Adding a YouTube clip to your presentation has some really good points. First off grabbing attention! People love videos. When you play one, everyone’s eyes are on it. It’s like a magical way to pull people into your talk.
Another big plus is helping people understand better. Imagine trying to explain a dance move with just words. But show a video of someone doing it, and boom! Now everyone gets it. Videos can show how things work step by step or tell a story in a way that makes sense right away.
Lastly, keeping folks interested. Text can get boring. Videos mix things up. People are more likely to stay focused when they see something moving and colorful. Plus, YouTube has all sorts of cool stuff you can use, from fun clips to serious talks.
Method 1: Embed a YouTube Video in Autoppt
Autoppt is a revolutionary AI Powerpoint generater tool that redefines the way you create presentations.You can embed a YouTube video into your PowerPoint slide just by using the video’s URL and following a few steps.
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Go to the video on YouTube and copy the URL in the video address bar.
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Or click on “Share” under the video, and then click the blue “Copy” button.
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After saving the video URL to the clipboard.
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In Autoppt, you can either use AI to create a PPT or open an existing PPT in “Create by you”.
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Select the slide where you want to insert the video. Click “Insert Audio/Video” on the right side. Paste it into the input box. Then, click the “OK” button.The video insertion will be completed.
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You can click the play button to preview the video. Also, you’ll find that some YouTube functions are still available in the PPT. For example, there are the volume slider, the option to show or hide subtitles, and the ability to adjust the playback speed.
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Finally, simply click “Download” to save the generated PPT file to your local computer.
Method 2: Embed a YouTube Video in PowerPoint
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Go to the Insert tab, and then select Video > Online Video in the ribbon.
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In the pop – up window, copy the link into the top box and then select “Insert”.
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After inserting the video, you can choose to preview and play it. Some of the YouTube functions are still available in the PPT.For example, there are the volume slider, the option to show or hide subtitles, and the ability to adjust the playback speed.
Note this. If you use a PowerPoint version before 2019, you won’t see the URL insert option in the “Online Video” window. Here are the steps to follow：
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Open the video on YouTube, select “Share”, and then select “Embed”.
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Click “Copy” to place the code on the clipboard.
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Open the slide in PowerPoint, go to the “Insert” tab, and then click “Video” > “Online Video”.
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Right – click inside the “From Video Embed Code” box and then select “Paste”.
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Press the Enter or Return key to add the video to the slide.
Conclusion
And there you have it! Two easy ways to add a YouTube video to your PPT. Whether you choose Autoppt or the built – in PowerPoint method, your presentations are sure to be more lively and interesting. So go ahead and give it a try. Your audience will love it!
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