computer presentation video

Video Presentation Maker

Create memorable video presentations that drive your message home. Start making a video presentation with your own content or generate one with AI. 

Everything you need to make a presentation you’re proud of

Start creating a video presentation without having to set up any equipment. With a screen recorder and a microphone, you can record video presentations online yourself. Or, browse the stock footage library to craft the perfect presentation video. 

Visualize your presentation with Video Generator

Easily experiment with different visual elements using the AI video generator . Spark inspiration from each generated video or choose one to edit directly.

Perfect for slideshows, reviews, video presentations

Make a video presentation your audience will remember. This video presentation maker is perfect for creating any kind of presentation from slideshows to talking head videos. 

How to Make a Video Presentation

Open a new project with a blank canvas. Choose the size you want your video presentation to be; apply preset aspect ratios 9:16, 4:5, 1:1, and vice versa.

Open the “Record” tab in the left-hand side and choose your recording settings to start recording. Or, browse the stock footage library to create a presentation without recording. 

(Optional): Use the AI video generator to create a video presentation for you with subtitles, background music, and an AI voiceover. 

Trim, crop, or add subtitles to your video presentation. Apply subtle background music to fill in silences, or remove silences automatically with Smart Cut.

Export your video presentation, download a video file, and share its unique video link. Have others leave comments at specific points in your video—all in real time.

The best way to create video presentations without feeling overwhelmed

Unless your racing against the clock and coming up on a deadline (we've all been there), create video presentations online without feeling overwhelmed by a complex-looking video editor.

Kapwing's video presentation maker offers you a full creative suite of video editing tools with a user-friendly interface. Start creating video presentations without a learning curve.

Professionalize your video with AI-powered features

Use the AI voiceover generator to add an AI voice so you don't have to record narration yourself. (TIP): Apply text-to-speech for both subtitles and a voice over.

Store brand colors and logos in a shared Brand Kit

Easily access brand assets to have consistent branding across different social media platforms. Create video presentation templates and save them for your team to create the next video presentation in a breeze.

Make a video presentation in under 10 minutes

Jump directly into the editor and generate a video presentation using the slideshow generator. Edit the generated subtitles accordingly and make any additional changes to your video. Create and edit a video presentation all on one platform—no download or software installation required.

Collaborate with your team in real-time

Leave feedback at key points directly on the playback timeline. Share your video presentation with just a link. Never see a "file upload limit" notification on your screen again.

What's different about Kapwing?

Kapwing is free to use for teams of any size. We also offer paid plans with additional features, storage, and support.

• Presentations
• Most Recent
• Infographics
• Data Visualizations
• Forms and Surveys
• Video & Animation
• Case Studies
• Design for Business
• Digital Marketing
• Design Inspiration
• Visual Thinking
• Product Updates
• Visme Webinars
• Artificial Intelligence

How to Make a Video Presentation With Audio in 8 Steps

Written by: Orana Velarde

Wondering how to make a video presentation with audio?

You're in the right place.

In this guide, we’ll cover the 8 steps to creating video presentations with voiceovers, pictures and music. We've also included tips for powerful presentations to help you get maximum results.

Here’s a short selection of 8 interactive presentation templates you can edit, share and download with Visme. View more templates below:

Jump to your desired section in the table of contents below.

8 Steps to Creating a Video Presentation

What is a video presentation, what makes a good video presentation, step #1: plan and strategize, step #2: organize your content, step #3: log in to visme and choose a template, step #4: input your content into the slides, step #5: add animations and transitions, step #6: add audio to your presentation, step #7: review and edit, step #8: download and share.

A video presentation is a presentation that can be shared and viewed as a video. Technically, for a presentation to be a video presentation, it must be an MP4 or MOV file type.

A video presentation can be shared online on YouTube, Vimeo and other social media platforms . The best part of a video presentation with audio is that you can share it widely without the need of being there to present the information in person.

Even a live presentation can be improved with a video slideshow. Simply give a live introduction during your webinar or summit, and then play your video presentation to the audience.

A video presentation becomes even more valuable and high-quality when you add audio to it. For example, adding a music clip or a narrated voiceover can do wonders to help you get your message across and leave a lasting impact.

Check out this "2021 Year in Review" video presentation we created at Visme.

Made with Visme Presentation Maker

Make your own video presentation in Visme! Create Now

A good video presentation will capture your audience’s attention until the very end.

When it comes to creating a video presentation, there is no definite checklist as to what constitutes a good video presentation. But there are some things you can do to make sure that yours is good enough to keep the viewer engaged.

For example:

• Think of your presentation as a video from the very beginning.
• Take the time to create an outline or storyboard of your slides.
• Make sure the information flows from one slide, or scene, to another.
• Preview your presentation as you put it together, making sure it flows well.
• Add animations and motion graphics only if they bring visual value.
• Stay balanced with animations and transitions throughout the scenes.
• Tell a story to improve content retention.

Using the tips above, you’re well on your way to creating a video presentation that is sure to make an impact.

Ready? Let’s get started with a step-by-step tutorial!

If you prefer watching over reading, here's a short video tutorial on how to create engaging presentations in Visme.

For any successful project to be a success, including your new video presentation, you must plan and strategize. You and your team need to know the purpose of the video presentation before you even start putting together content or visuals.

Because you need to know the reason, the why, behind the project. That way, the creation process will reflect those goals and take you in the right direction faster.

For example, if you want to create an explainer video about your new product line, do you want the goal to be brand awareness or sales, or both?

If it’s sales, then the messaging and visuals must be created for that purpose. If it’s awareness, then you can take a different approach at how to portray the new product line.

If you want both, then you can do a bit of both and tell a story about the product that explains how it’s made and how it will improve your customers' lives.

Hey marketers! Need to create scroll-stopping visual content fast?

• Transform your visual content with Visme’s easy-to-use content creation platform
• Produce beautiful, effective marketing content quickly even without an extensive design skillset
• Inspire your sales team to create their own content with branded templates for easy customization

Sign up. It’s free.

Questions to ask before you create a video presentation.

Here are the most important questions to ask yourself and your team before you create a video presentation:

• Why do you need a video presentation?
• Who will watch this video presentation and where?
• What are you planning to convey?
• What story are you telling?
• Who do you want to convince, of what?
• How would you like the audience to feel when seeing your video presentation?
• Will it be in-house and private or public for the world to see?
• How can your company or brand sound like an expert in the topic?
• Do you want the audience to engage when they are done watching?
• Do you need a voiceover or maybe a music track will be enough?
• Is it necessary to hire voice talent or maybe a presenter you can film?
• Will you need to write a video script or not?

Write down a list of goals for your video presentation and make sure they are on-hand during every step of the process. Use these goal-setting worksheets and templates to get started.

Every person involved in the creation of the video needs to know about the purpose, goal and plan at all times — from stakeholders and designers to content creators, marketers and social media managers.

Here's a sample plan template you can use to keep up with your project goals, target audience, tactics and more. Share it with your team to help everyone stay on the same page.

Customize this template and make it your own! Edit and Download

Now that your team is on board and you know the purpose of your video presentation, it’s time to get organized.

This is a step with more value than you can imagine. In fact, it should be an un-skippable step to every visual project you create, along with the first step of planning and strategizing.

Start by organizing all the content for the presentation into a folder on your desktop. Include all the graphics, photos, video clips, audio bites and any brand assets. Create a document with all the written content and make notes on what the audio will be.

• For a voiceover, draft a script.
• For music, choose the perfect track.

With the written content, draft a simple outline or storyboard. For a video presentation, in particular, you should try a storyboard.

This step is especially important if you have stakeholders invested in seeing the final product and want to see the process.

How to create a storyboard in Visme.

It's easy! Use one of the Visme storyboard templates to put one together.

Remember, storyboards don’t need to be too detailed. The purpose of making one is to give an idea of what will be created. Don’t invest too much time in trying to perfect it.

Here are some templates to get you started.

Thrift Shop Storyboard

Tree Plantation Program Storyboard

Web Development Storyboard

Art Therapy Storyboard

Air Pollution Storyboard

Funding Organization Marketing Storyboard

Create your storyboard View more templates

It’ll be easier to create a storyboard once you’ve already created the outline. The slide layout for a video presentation is much like the layout of a regular presentation.

For example, here is a broad outline for a regular presentation with sections:

• Slide1: Title and Subtitle
• Slide 2: Introduction - Table of Contents
• Slides 3: Section 1 Title
• Slides 4-7: Section 1 content
• Slide 8: Section 2 Title
• Slide 9-11: Section 2 content
• Slide 12: Summary or Review
• Slide 13: Conclusion and Closing

If your presentation doesn’t have defined sections to separate the content in, choose a good flow from one slide to another . For example:

• Chronological Order
• Problem and Solution
• Before and After
• Hero’s Journey progression

Browse presentation templates in Visme! Create Now

Now that you have a good idea of the purpose of your video, an outline or even a storyboard, it’s time to put it all together.

Log in to your Visme account and select a starting point for your video presentation. This could be:

• One of the four presentation themes with hundreds of slides and layouts to mix and match.
• A full-scale pre-designed presentation template with animation effects.
• One of our animated video templates.
• A previously created and imported PowerPoint presentation.
• An existing Visme slideshow without animation, video or audio.

Use your outline or storyboard to set up your slide order in the editor. Make sure you have all the slides you need to fit your content.

Now, it’s time to add the content to your slides. If you are starting with a blank canvas, you can use content blocks to help you layout the content in balanced compositions.

When adding the content to your slides, remember that people don’t want to read slides on videos. Keep the text to a minimum and use more visuals instead.

If you’ll be using a voice over for the online video presentation, then you’ll need hardly any text on the slides apart from titles and section titles.

For complementary visuals like images and backgrounds, look through the library on the left side menu of your editor. It’s also likely that you have a selection of images from your company that you want to use in your slides. Upload them to your library.

Add some uniqueness to your images by placing them inside frames or cropping them to fit next to colored shapes and sections.

For backgrounds, you have lots of choices — from full colors to gradients to animated and video backgrounds. Try photographs with filters for a subtle background that doesn’t compete with the foreground elements.

You can also add videos inside your video presentation, either uploaded or with a link to YouTube, Vimeo or Wistia. We suggest you use short videos in this case so that your final project isn’t excessively long.

Do you know how to make a video presentation that is impactful and fun to watch?

Just add animations and moving elements!

Visme comes with built-in with the following animated assets:

• Animated icons
• Shapes and lines
• Animated illustrations
• Animated characters
• Special effects
• Animated gestures
• Animated charts and data widgets

It’s time to bring it all to life and go from regular static presentation to video presentation.

At this point, you might already have some animated elements in your slides, maybe some animated icons or animated characters. Before you go ahead and animate anything else, review all the transitions between slides.

It’s important to understand that the animated elements, embedded or background videos, and audio you use must all match the transition between slides.

This is the magic sauce for transforming a normal presentation into a video presentation.

Let’s look at all the animation and transition options in your Visme dashboard and how you can use them to your advantage.

Animated characters, icons, illustrations and special effects.

All these elements have options to select the number of repetitions of their action and the speed. The higher number of repetitions you choose, the longer it will take to finish its action. The speed will make the action faster or slower. You can toggle both to find the perfect combination.

The completed action of any of these animated elements will override a timed transition. The transition will wait until the animation is finished to go ahead and start. You can adjust the final length of your animated elements by previewing your slide and taking note of its length.

Additionally, you can customize the poses that the characters portray and also the color of their clothes and skin. These deep customization options will help you stay on brand when creating your video presentations.

Stock videos and video backgrounds.

Videos you add from the editor or import from your computer have the option to trim to a desired length, loop or autoplay.

Alternatively, use video as a background. Stretch it to fit the entire slide and position it behind all the other content. The edit settings are the same as a regular video.

Visme offers a large selection of quality video clips to use as backgrounds or as complementary visuals. it's also easy to upload your own video to the library.

Animated backgrounds.

These loop on their own and are ruled by the transition settings. Animated backgrounds stand out so make sure you are keeping a balance with the elements in the foreground.

Manual animations.

Animations can be added to everything on your slide, including the videos and animated icons. You can tweak the settings to control when elements enter and exit the slide.

There are lots of options for these animations and you can time them using the animation settings. Try to keep animations on the same slide to a minimum so they're not distracting.

Smooth transitions.

Transitions can be added slide by slide or to the entire presentation at once. If you don’t go into the transitions menu at all, Visme will apply a staggered enter from the side that already looks great for presentations that you have to click on to continue to the next slide.

For video presentations, you’ll need to edit your transitions to happen automatically according to what is going on in your slide.

In general, you can make the transition happen after a specific number of seconds but if you have an animated element or audio clip that lasts longer, the transition won’t happen until the longest one has finished its action.

For slides with added video, make the transition happen either when the video ends or at a calculated time after the video has ended. Both are available options in the transition settings.

Transitions can be set in different styles, slide from the side top or bottom, or a simple fade or zoom. For a balanced composition, use the same style of transition throughout.

But if you want to get creative, use different transitions to design a more creative flow. Just make sure you don’t go overboard.

In the section above, we already talked a little about how audio works together with the transitions for a seamless video experience.

Now, let’s take a look at how to add audio inside Visme.

As you work on your video presentation, you might feel the need to work on animations, transitions and audio at the same time so that it all fits together in the best way possible.

To add audio to your presentation in Visme, you have several options:

Adding audio in the background.

Adding audio to each slide., tweaking the audio inside video clips., adding a voice over or narration..

To add a background sound clip, click on the top-left hamburger menu and select “Publish Settings”. This is where you can tweak your project's main settings. Click on the third tab "Sound."

Toggle background music on to release a dropdown that shows the options inside the editor or any .mp3 file you’ve added to your library.

Adjust the volume of this clip and choose if it will loop, fade in or fade out. You can also choose if the background audio will play at a specific point in time.

Any background audio will play under all other audio or video you add to the presentation. So make sure these are balanced and make sense together.

Inside the editor, you have the option of adding individual audio clips to each slide.

Choose from any inside the editor or upload your own. You’ll have the option to trim the length of the audio, its volume and if it loops or fades in and out.

Similar to the background audio, you can choose to start at a specific time during that slide’s progression.

When you add a video file that has audio in it, you can choose to keep the audio or turn it off. The option is inside the video settings in the “muted” tab.

You can add voiceovers to your video presentation in three different ways;

• A track in the background
• An imported clip to each slide
• Recorded over every slide using the Visme voiceover recording feature

Whichever you choose, remember to calculate all the play lengths along with the transitions so that everything flows well.

Now it’s time to review everything and make sure it’s perfect.

First up, do some proofreading of your text to fix any typos or grammatical issues. Make sure all the text is in the correct font and size to stay on brand and maintain a visual hierarchy.

Use the Present button and watch the entire video presentation from start to finish. Take notes along the way of things you notice that need a fix or edit.

If you want to see what the final project will look like to your audience, download a video version and watch it on your video player. Once again, take note of any necessary edits.

You’re done! That was easy, wasn’t it?

It’s time to share your video presentation with its intended audience. Click on the download button and select the MP4 file option.

If your video is especially long or full of features, it will take a bit longer to download. We’ll send you an email when it’s ready so you don’t have to watch the progress bar.

Go get a coffee or take a break for a job well done!

Once downloaded, upload your video to YouTube, Facebook or any of your favorite social media platforms.

If you created the video as part of a larger Visme project, upload it back into your editor. Use your video as part of an interactive report, or for your website, landing pages or email campaigns.

Ready to Create Your Video Presentation with Audio?

Are you ready to create your video presentation with audio? Visme offers all you need to create professional-looking video presentations with audio for any purpose and industry.

With plenty of ready-made presentation templates , you don't need video editing experience. And, since Visme is a web-based app, it doesn't matter if you use a Mac or PC computer.

Video presentations with audio are great for projects like:

• Annual reports
• Explainer videos
• Sales pitches
• E-learning courses
• Pitch decks
• Informational reports
• Advertising
• Explanations
• School reports
• Medical reports

If you’re still doubting if you know how to make a video presentation, just remember to follow the steps in this guide and use the tips in the first section to guide you through the process.

Don’t forget that the ultimate goal for your video presentation with audio is to leave a powerful, lasting impact on your audience.

Sign up for our presentation software and get started right away. Make simple video presentations or rich, interactive and memorable video presentations with audio, animations, characters, links, embedded content and other exclusive features.

Create beautiful presentations faster with Visme.

Trusted by leading brands

Recommended content for you:

Create Stunning Content!

Design visual brand experiences for your business whether you are a seasoned designer or a total novice.

About the Author

Orana is a multi-faceted creative. She is a content writer, artist, and designer. She travels the world with her family and is currently in Istanbul. Find out more about her work at oranavelarde.com

• AI Video Generator
• Text to Video AI
• AI Animation Generator
• AI Logo Maker
• AI Website Builder
• AI Business Name Generator
• YouTube Name Generator
• Video Editing
• Website tips
• Onboarding Videos
• Contact Support
• Knowledge Center
• Video Tutorials

My Projects

• My favorites
• My colors & fonts
• Subscriptions

Video Presentation Maker Online

Browse our large collection of presentation toolkits and find the one that perfectly suits your needs. Create animated explainers, whiteboard animations, and corporate videos to meet different business objectives. Share important research information with infographics and other educational videos.

Presentations

51 Templates

1400 scenes

Presentation Video Templates by Renderforest

Build informative video presentations online, create animated explainer videos, visualize important data, make whiteboard animations, all-inclusive presentation toolkits, engaging presentations for various settings, large collections of scenes, different styles and transitions.

We use cookies to improve your experience. By clicking agree, you allow us such use.

• Promo Video
• Real Estate Video
• Corporate Video
• Trailer Video
• Tutorial Video
• Birthday Video
• Wedding Video
• Memorial Video
• Anniversary Video
• Music Video
• Travel Video
• Social Media
• YouTube Video
• Facebook Video
• Instagram Video
• Twitter Video
• TikTok Video
• YouTube Intro Video

Transform your photos into AI art online

Generate videos from your prompt, article, or URL

Paste the URL and turn your blog post into compelling videos with AI

Generate images in various styles

Turn text into natural-sounding voices

Create multi-language videos with ease

Generate subtitles or captions for your video automatically

Remove background from images automatically with one click

Generate scripts for any purpose

Remove background noise from audio online with AI

Remove vocal from any music online with AI

• Video Compressor
• Video Converter
• Video Trimmer
• Video Merger
• Frame Video
• Reverse Video
• Video Effects
• Screen Recorder
• Freeze Frame
• Video Collage
• Speed Curve
• Add Text to Video
• Text Animations
• Add Subtitle to Video
• Add Text to GIF
• Video to Text
• Audio to Text
• Audio Editor
• Audio Cutter
• Audio Converter
• Audio Joiner
• Add Music to Video
• Ringtone Maker
• Slideshow Maker
• Meme Generator
• Transparent Image Maker
• Photo Frame
• YouTube Thumbnail Maker
• Video Editing
• AI Video Creator
• Video Editing Tips
• Video Creation
• Best Video Editors
• Video Recording
• Video Capturing
• Best Video Recorders
• Video Marketing
• Video Marketing Tips
• Marketing Video Creation
• Video Conversion
• Video Format Conversion

Create a Professional Presentation Video for Free

Create a pro-looking video presentation to get your message or tip across effectively using FlexClip's free presentation maker online. Whether you want a video presentation for your research, campaign or business, you can find ideal presentation templates as well as easy-to-use editing tools to nail down the presentation! Upload your media files, pull everything you need onto the dashboard, decorate your presentation with fine background music, titles, texts, transitions, etc. Presentation videos & slideshows, done right!

• Trusted by:

Comprehensive Presentation Video Templates for Free

Why you need to make a presentation video, boost sales.

A compelling video can absolutely influence buying behavior, leading directly to sales.

Increase Traffic

Nothing can compare to the power of video content when it comes to driving traffic to your site.

Encourage Social Shares

Videos on social media platforms generate more likes and shares than images and text combined.

How to Make a Presentation Video in 3 Steps

Add videos or photos from computer or stock libraries to the scene.

Add text, music, and voiceover to customize your presentation video.

Download your presentation video in various ratios and definitions or share it online with the world.

Related Themes

• business presentation video
• case study video
• company presentation video
• Google Slide video
• product presentation video
• sales presentation video
• title slide video
• website presentation video
• whiteboard cartoon video
• whiteboard presentation video

How to make a show-stopping video presentation in 5 simple steps

Learn how to make a show-stopping video presentation to engage your audience, using Dropbox Capture to record your screen, voice, and camera simultaneously.

Whether you’re a teacher, student, business professional, or even a YouTube content creator—for many of us, delivering presentations quickly becomes a standard part of everyday life.

But what happens if you can’t be there to deliver your presentation in person, need a key point to land perfectly, or you need your audience to watch it asynchronously in their own time? Have no fear, video presentations can be a great solution to all these challenges.

In this guide, we’ll cover everything there is to know about creating your own high quality video presentations, so your audience can benefit from your content whenever they need it.

Jump to section

• What is a video presentation

What makes a good presentation video?

What tools do you need to make a video presentation, how to make a video presentation.

• Making a video presentation in PowerPoint
• Making a video presentation in Keynote

Starting from the top: What is a video presentation?

A video presentation is a method of communication through which information is delivered partially or entirely through video. In other words, it’s the process of using video to deliver a message or presentation.

Common formats for video presentations might include pre-recorded slide presentations, instructional videos, sales material, inspirational talks, entertainment, or anything you can think of.

While the reaction to a video presentation will be subjective, there are a few general qualities that can be beneficial to keep in mind:

• Make your video valuable —have a clear intended outcome for the viewer and be sure to reach it
• Make sure your audio and video are clear —you want your audience to focus on your message, not your video quality
• Bring your key points to life —use stories, questions, and examples to illustrate key concepts and engage viewers
• Establish expectations —use your introduction to set clear expectations, either with an agenda or teasing where the session is heading
• Don’t rely on slides —if the slides added all the value, you could just send your audience a PDF. Ask yourself: what are you adding to the content by presenting it?
• Keep an eye on time —don’t make your video presentation longer than it needs to be.
• Mix it up —break the monotony and change pace at appropriate intervals
• Don’t start over for the sake of perfection —if you make a mistake during recording, you can always edit it out later

Before you can start creating your own video presentations, you’ll first need a few basic tools.

Hardware for a video presentation

Let’s start with the basics, your tech. In most cases, you’ll have everything you need if you have a standard laptop or desktop computer.

Here’s what you’ll need to start making video presentations:

• A laptop or PC —you’ll need something to make the presentation recording on
• A microphone —to record your voice-over, either built-in or USB
• A camera —if you want to include video of yourself, either as a built-in webcam or a USB camera

Video recording software

With your tech set up, you’ll need software to record your presentation. Depending on your needs, this might be something to record your screen, record your voice, or record yourself with your camera.

With Dropbox Capture , you can do all three at the same time .

Dropbox Capture is video and screen recording technology, designed to make it easy to quickly capture whatever you need. All without needing advanced editing skills or specialist equipment.

With Capture, it’s easy to:

• Record your screen, webcam, and microphone simultaneously
• Create GIFs
• Draw on or annotate recordings
• Automatically generate closed captions
• Share in just a few clicks

While presentation applications like PowerPoint and Keynote have some built-in screen and presentation recording capabilities, they only allow you to record the presentation.

Whereas with Dropbox Capture, you’re free to jump between windows and applications throughout your presentation recording—giving you greater freedom on what you present. 

File storage and sharing tools

Ultimately, you’re going to want to make your video presentation available for viewers somewhere.

With Dropbox cloud storage , this is as easy as copying a link , with full control over access and permissions for your files.

We’ll now cover all the steps to create an impactful video presentation, starting from the very beginning—your plan.

1. Plan your topic, examples, and intended audience

You likely already have an idea of what you’ll want to cover in your video presentation, but it can help to formally get this down on paper:

• Presentation aim —what do you want your audience to understand by the end of the video?
• Approach —broadly, what will you cover to help them understand this concept?
• Resources —what examples will you be able to share to illustrate the key concepts?

To help with the planning process, Dropbox Paper has a number of pre-built templates to get your creative juices flowing, like the brainstorming template .

2. Create your presentation slides and your video presentation storyboard

If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to create your slides.

While doing this, you should also think about the overall storyboard of your video presentation—what are the key beats, how will you present them, and what slides do you need?

A storyboard is a visual tool, used by video producers to map out the narrative flow of a video and the visuals that will accompany it. In many cases, your presentation will almost act as a storyboard, but it might help to get this down on paper first.

You can learn more about the storyboarding process in our in-depth guide to storyboards .

3. Record your video presentation

With your storyboard and presentation ready, it’s time to go about creating your recording.

You can record your screen first, then later record a voice-over or video narration and edit the two together. Or with Dropbox Capture , you can record your screen, webcam, and microphone simultaneously. Using Dropbox Capture makes it easy to create your pre-recorded video lesson in one take. Perfect, if you don’t have access to advanced video editing software.

To record with Dropbox Capture , it’s a simple as the following steps:

• Open Dropbox Capture
• Click Screen recording & camera
• Choose which part of your screen you’d like to capture
• Click the Record icon to start recording, click it again to stop recording
• Click the Pause icon in the side panel while recording to pause or resume recording
• Click the Draw icon in the side panel while recording to draw on your recording

4. Edit your video presentation

If you’re already happy with your recording, there is no further editing required.

In any other cases, you can use video editing software to apply finishing touches to your video as you see fit. These edits might include:

• Editing your screen recording and voice-over together (if you have separate files)—with Dropbox Capture you can record your microphone and camera simultaneously, without the need to use editing software
• Cut and delete unwanted sections of video—like an awkward pause or a dog barking, with Dropbox Capture you can do this directly within the app, no editing software required!
• Remove awkward filler words—clean up those pesky “ums” and “ahs”, with Dropbox Capture you can do this automatically, directly in the app
• Adding text overlays to emphasize key points of video sections
• Additional flair and visual elements
• Adding background music to create an atmosphere

5. Share your video presentation

With your video presentation finished, you’ll need a way for your viewers to access it.

If you're using Dropbox Capture, sharing your presentation couldn’t be easier, simply click the Share button and the sharing link will automatically copy to your clipboard.

If you’re not using Capture, Dropbox cloud storage makes it easy to share your video files with anyone and see who’s viewed your video presentation. All you need to do is copy a link to the file.

If you want to send a copy of the full video, complete with its cumbersome file size, Dropbox Transfer makes it easy to send large files securely. 

How to record a video presentation in PowerPoint

It’s worth keeping in mind that, when recording directly within PowerPoint, you can only record your slides and your editing options will be limited. The best way to give yourself complete control over what you record—and how you edit it afterwards—is with a purpose-built screen recording app like Dropbox Capture .

If you’d still prefer to record directly in PowerPoint, you can do this by following these steps:

• Open PowerPoint and open your presentation file
• Navigate to the slide you’d like to start recording from
• Select Record in the top-right corner of the PowerPoint window
• Click the red Record button, wait for the countdown, then start your presentation

With your presentation recorded, you can then save it to your Dropbox cloud storage , making it easy to share your video files with anyone and see who’s viewed your video presentation.

How to record a video presentation in Keynote

If you’re a Mac user and would prefer to record directly in Keynote, here’s how to do it:

• Open Keynote and open your presentation file
• Select Record Slideshow from the Play menu at the top of the screen

With your Keynote presentation recorded, you can then save it to your Dropbox cloud storage and share it simply by copying the link.

Again, your control over what you record and how the final edit turns out will be limited when recording directly within the Keynote app. To give yourself complete control over how your video presentation turns out, a purpose-built screen recording app like Dropbox Capture will be more suitable.

Elevate your video presentations with Dropbox Capture

It’s never been so simple to create an engaging and memorable video presentation, with Dropbox.

With Dropbox Capture , it’s never been easier to get your message across with video recordings of your presentations. So you can clearly say what you mean and nail the delivery, every single time.

Capture your audience’s attention.

Try Dropbox Capture

How to video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint

Heads up! This content is relevant for Clipchamp for personal accounts. Try this link If you're looking for information about Clipchamp for work accounts.

On this page

Method 1: How to record your webcam in PowerPoint

Method 2: how to record your webcam and powerpoint in clipchamp, resize your video presentation for any platform, tips to setup your video presentation recordings, editing tips to make your video presentations better.

Creating an engaging and professional video presentation requires more than just delivering information—it's about connecting with your audience. Whether you're crafting a presentation for a business, sales, school, or onboarding , adding a video of yourself can transform your PowerPoint slides into a dynamic (and personal!) storytelling tool.

This guide covers two ways to video record yourself into a PowerPoint: recording your presentation directly in PowerPoint and using the free online video editor, Clipchamp , to elevate your videos. Learn how to elevate your video presentations in this step-by-step guide.

Step 1. Open Microsoft PowerPoint and navigate to the record tab

Head over to the PowerPoint application to start your webcam recording in PowerPoint. Next, click on the record tab to launch recording options.

Step 2. Select the cameo option to enable your webcam

Click the cameo button on the record toolbar.

A blue placeholder circle will appear to preview the placement of your webcam recording overlay. If desired, you can customize the shape and add a border to your webcam recording. If you haven’t used the cameo feature before, make sure to enable the webcam and microphone permissions and select your mic and camera source.

Step 3. Record your presentation video

Click on the record button in the top right corner to start recording. Here, you will record your PowerPoint presentation slides, teleprompter, and webcam. A three-second countdown will appear. To stop recording, click on the stop recording button. You can preview your video before saving it.

Step 4. Save and share your presentation video

Preview your PowerPoint video before saving. When you’re done recording, click on the export button then click on export video.

For more help, take a look at the record a presentation help article .

Now that you've mastered the basics, so let's move on to another workflow that will make your PowerPoint presentations even more compelling.

To level up your presentation, we'll explore how to video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint with Microsoft Clipchamp and edit your video with beginner-friendly features. Using the screen and camera recorder, you can record your webcam and PowerPoint presentation without leaving your browser. Your webcam recording automatically saves as a picture-in-picture overlay , making your video easy to edit and customize to your liking.

Follow the steps below to learn how to record your webcam and video presentation in Clipchamp .

Click on the record & create tab on the toolbar.

Click on the screen and camera option .

Select a camera and mic to use.

Click on the record button to select a tab, window, or entire screen with your PowerPoint presentation shown.

Save your recording when you’re finished presenting.

Trim away mistakes or excess footage on the timeline with the trim tool .

Save your video presentation in 1080p video resolution.

For more help, check out the screen and camera tutorial . You can also save your PowerPoint presentation as an MP4 or MOV file , then import your video onto the timeline to start editing.

If you’re sharing your video presentation to multiple different platforms, such as YouTube or Stream , it might require different aspect ratios for video posts. Instead of creating a new video for each platform, just resize your PowerPoint video using the aspect ratio presets .

Follow the steps below to resize your presentation video using the presets quickly.

Import and add your video to the timeline.

Click on the 16:9 aspect ratio button .

Hover over each preset to preview the aspect ratio.

Click on a new aspect ratio that suits your platform to resize your video.

Use the fit or fill buttons in the floating toolbar to remove black borders or bars .

Save your video by clicking on the export button and selecting 1080p video resolution.

In order to produce high-quality recordings, it's important to pay attention to a few key factors: a stable internet connection, a quiet recording environment, and good lighting. Once these are sorted, consider setting up your technical tools correctly.

Here's how to configure your recording setup when using PowerPoint or Clipchamp.

How to setup PowerPoint’s recording features

As mentioned above, PowerPoint allows you to record your slides as well as your camera. Take a look at some considerations to record without errors.

Video source setup : Navigate to the recording tab in PowerPoint. Here, you can select your video source—usually your computer’s built-in webcam or an external camera connected to your computer. Ensure the camera is correctly selected and positioned.

Audio source setup : Select your audio input source in the same recording tab. This could be your laptop’s internal microphone, an external microphone, or another connected audio device. Choose the best-quality microphone available and record audio to check for clarity and volume. Adjust the microphone settings to reduce background noise and ensure your voice is clear and audible.

Preview and testing : Before starting the actual recording, do a test run to see and hear how you appear and sound in the recording. This test will help you adjust the camera position, audio settings, and move to another location if the lighting or background noise are distracting.

How to setup screen and webcam recording in Clipchamp

Configure your recording settings in Clipchamp to optimize video and audio quality.

Choose a presentation size: A standard 16:9 aspect ratio is suitable for most presentations.

Set up your screen and camera recording permissions : Go to the record & create tab on the toolbar. Next, click on the screen tool or screen and camera tool. A popup window will appear requesting permissions. Allow Clipchamp access to your camera and microphone if you haven't used our webcam recorder before. Click allow when ready to proceed.

Choose screen source : Either record your browser tab, window, or entire screen through the popup window.

Choose webcam and audio source: Select your microphone source, camera source and select speaker coach if desired through the popup window.

Trim away mistakes

Use the intuitive trimming tool in Clipchamp to remove unnecessary segments of your screen recording, webcam video or audio voiceover in a few clicks. This helps maintain the engagement in your presentation. Learn how in this tutorial video .

Use captions to create accessible videos

Generate real-time captions for your video presentation to make it easier to understand on mute with the autocaptions feature . Just turn on autocaptions to automatically create a video transcript which consists of an index of timestamps to help you navigate your video better.

Add annotation stickers to enhance messages

Draw attention to specific elements within your PowerPoint presentation by overlaying sticker annotations. In the content library tab on the toolbar, search through an endless range of shapes and annotations like arrows, squares, circles, stars, graphics, and more.

Speed up and slow down videos

If your presentation is too slow or too fast, easily edit your video’s speed with the beginner friendly speed selector . Just remember to make your presentation speed easy to understand and not too fast.

Add text animations for clarity

This can help reinforce your messages and ensure they resonate with your audience. Provide more context for viewers with text animations . Choose from a wide range of professional titles like multiline, lower third, bouncing, mirror and more. Customize titles to suit your presentation theme with different fonts, colors, sizes, and positions .

Use ASL stickers to enhance videos

Make your PowerPoint videos more accessible for work, school, or social media with the help of popular American Sign Language video stickers . Just place an ASL sticker side by side with your video content or as a standalone clip to convey meaning to the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Adjust your webcam footage

Make your webcam videos appear more vibrant and professional-looking with the color correction tools . These tools allow you to adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation simply.

Learn more about recording a presentation video using Windows 10 and explore how to create engaging video presentations .

Edit videos today with Clipchamp for free or download the Clipchamp Windows app .  

Start creating free videos with Clipchamp

13 Best Video Presentation Software in 2024

By Eva Williams 10 days ago, Software reviews

With proper video marketing strategy and the best video presentation software, your brand and business will be developing. There is a strong demand for bringing personalized content to education and business training. The best choice for creating screencasts and authoring is animated educational videos and informative webinars.

Top 13 Video Presentation Software

• Powtoon - Free animated presentation software
• Prezi - Free non-linear live video presentation software
• Microsoft PowerPoint - Slideshow video presentation software for Windows
• Biteable - Universal presentation maker
• Google Slides - Free presentation software for all Google account holders
• Keynote - Free software for Mac and iOS
• Animaker - The best video presentation software
• TechSmith Camtasia - Supports screen recording
• Pitch - Beautiful presentation templates
• iSpring Suite - For video courses development
• Vyond Studio - For DIY animated video presentation with characters
• Wideo - The easiest online tool for creating video presentations
• Animoto - Simple video presentation maker from photos

Presentation video software helps you create a presentation that effectively tells your story without your participation. Video presentations can also be formatted as video ads in email newsletters, video graphics in social networks, video stories and video banners: you only need to change the size.

Video presentations provide a visual and compelling way to deliver content for commercial, educational and technological purposes. The best way to engage your audience is with eye-catching visuals and smooth animations that can unleash your creativity and produce a vivid presentation.

1. Powtoon – Our Choice

• Free and intuitive with Drag’n’drop
• Ready-made templates
• Easy content sharing
• Customizable characters, animations
• Media without license fees
• Limited free version

Verdict: This cloud-based online tool creates animated slides with audio, comments and embedded videos. Slides are used to control and drag elements from the image library (dynamic transitions, shapes, backgrounds, speech bubbles). The familiar Powtoon interface has an editor with content settings in the template and a creator with many other options.

This video presentation software integrates with Google Disc and Fiverr to hire a professional composer. It is suitable for voice-over or recording music directly in the software. There are thousands of animated characters and graphics, icons, shapes and video clips.

You can use charts as data visualization tools and import PowerPoint presentations. Videos can be embedded and uploaded in MP4, PPT or PDF formats, published in social networks or shared.

• Animated or live presentations
• Easy and smooth to use
• Collaborative video editing
• Unique dynamic formats
• Talking head video
• No chat for co-authors
• Makes it difficult to visualize structured data

Verdict: Prezi suggested an alternative to the slide show format for correcting a typical corporate presentation. This live video presentation software gives you one giant canvas in a mind map style.

If you need to jump around a lot of content, Prezi lets the speaker easily proceed to any part of the presentation by moving around the canvas and zooming in with the virtual camera. The difference is in adding animated paths from one part of the canvas to another.

Some viewers may find the flight animation style unusual. You can use it to create interactive presentations, talking head videos and more. You can add blocks of text and images, or create miniature slides, record your speech and add graphics. Prezi is an excellent alternative to traditional slide decks.

3. Microsoft PowerPoint

• User-friendly interface, QuickStarter
• Collaboration, cloud storage
• Detailed analytics
• Corporate identity with logo and template
• No restrictions on the duration
• Doesn’t correspond to the formats compatible with LMS
• No sharing via social networks or email

Verdict: It is a robust multi-functional platform for digital slide show presentations with various design themes, collaborative real-time editing, as well as an array of creative transition tools, animated titles and glossy effects. Use any of the classic templates or download them from specialized sites. You can manage access rights and permissions, track statistics via filtering by slides, views or tasks.

In this free presentation software you can save the presentation as an mp4 or .mov video. The output is played in a browser that supports HTML5. There are many visual elements: shapes, images, text animations, tables, charts, graphs and 3D models.

You can import data from Excel or enter it. Import audio files or voice-over recordings directly into the platform. The smart design section offers visual element templates: flowcharts, loops and other types of layouts.

4. Biteable

• Professional video templates
• Easy-to-use helpful guide
• Ready-made templates, media library
• Unlimited video duration
• Integration with social networks
• Restrictions in the free version
• No undo, redo, or data visualization tools

Verdict: Biteable refers to its cloud-based software as the easiest creator of marketing video presentations and animated infographics from your materials or hundreds of pre-designed templates.

The library of images and videos offers thousands of ready-to-use photos and clips from Unsplash. Styles range from animated graphics to live performances, covering ads, presentations, invitations, logo animation and slide shows.

This online video maker is divided into text, video and music tracks. A simple drag-and-drop timeline is easy to set up. It is possible to add a watermark, upload fonts and brand colors. Biteable offers a standard sound, but you can upload your own. Videos can be published on the Internet or uploaded in .mp4 format to social networks.

5. Google Slides

• Free in Google Docs
• Import of new templates
• Reliable collaboration features
• Ability to send questions to the audience, integrated chat
• User-friendly
• Without importing audio, exporting to video
• Limited templates, transitions and effects

Verdict: Being a part of the Google G Suite cloud office package, it helps you edit and collaborate on presentations. This video presentation software supports embedding videos, creating charts and adding animation to slides. You can import hundreds of additional templates or create your own ones. Several people can work on a slideshow at the same time. Besides, there is an integrated group chat.

One of the strengths of Google Slides is that you don’t need to install, pay or learn much. With a Google account, you can create a slideshow, collaborate with others on it, present it quickly and easily. Also, Slides offers several bonuses, such as the ability to generate a unique URL where the audience can send questions to the speaker in real time.

• Appealing, customizable templates
• Intuitive UI
• Tight integration with macOS
• No restrictions on duration
• Cancellation and refund options
• MP4 isn’t supported for export
• No library or integration with social networks

Verdict: This video presentation app comes free for all Apple devices. Windows users can get Keynote with an Apple iCloud account. Great templates and close integration with Apple apps cover a simple, no-frills interface. There are several templates available, and you can import any template from third-party sites, such as Envato.

Visual elements in Keynote are icons, graphs and charts in three different styles: flat, three-dimensional and interactive. All available visual effects can be animated. Images, audio and video can be downloaded from your device. There are no audio files available within the app, but you can record a voiceover using a microphone. You can upload video presentations in .mp4 or animated GIF format.

7. Animaker

• No time limit
• Two versions of the interface
• Many templates, tools and resources
• Extensive character animation options
• Animated or live video
• No data visualization, branding, undo and redo tools
• Not the easiest video editing process

Verdict: Animaker provides a platform for corporate teams to create professional video presentations using the drag-and-drop interface. It has a full and lightweight version of the interface with switching: all the tools for creating scenes, parameters for animated characters, and frame editing. With 8 visual tools, multi-user collaboration features and the largest animated library, it is the best video presentation maker for businesses.

Animaker offers millions of image templates and animated video clips, audio files, shapes, icons, text layouts, customizable characters and scene effects in animation or live-action format. The video can contain music or voiceover. You can also upload audio files.

With one of the best YouTube intro makers , video presentations can be published on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, uploaded to certain social networks, such as Slack and Flickr, with optimization for each channel.

8. TechSmith Camtasia

• No duration limit
• Multiple video editing options
• Integration with PowerPoint, social networks
• Support for major media formats
• Interactive video, built-in hyperlinks
• No web option, heavyweight
• No digital camera support

Verdict: If you need to record your actions on a monitor, consider Camtasia as the best video presentation software. The function of capturing and displaying screen activity is powerful and convenient, with high-quality recording. For presentations, there is a special add-in panel that lets you control the recording process: open the file in PowerPoint, launch the presentation and start recording. Then you can add graphics and music, titles, animations, transitions, edit audio and video.

Camtasia offers an expandable multi-track timeline that, thanks to the drag-and-drop approach, can include screen content, recordings of streaming webcams , multiple audio tracks, effects, callouts, etc.

When recording is finished, Camtasia will mark the output so that you can edit the system sound by removing background noise and adjusting the levels; video, cursor and microphone separately. The software provides open and hidden subtitles. Also, you can export captions for translation.

• Feature-rich
• Web, desktop, and mobile versions
• Impeccable security
• Limited storage
• Some features are unavailable in a free version

Verdict: Using Pitch , it is possible to make bite-size clips and add them to presentations to attract more viewers. The best part is that you can create slides on any device and at a convenient tempo.

There is a library replete with stylish presentation templates that you can use to embed your videos. Just choose a suitable template and start customizing it. It is great that you can alter pre-designed elements and even set the playback speed.

Another advantage of Pitch is that it comes with multiple integrations, even if you use a free plan. Besides, all processes are straightforward, so even beginners will understand how to make a catchy presentation. You can insert tables by providing links to Google Sheets, or metrics by linking Google Analytics. Moreover, it is even possible to add video content from YouTube and Vimeo, as well as images from Unsplash and Giphy.

10. iSpring Suite

• Converts PowerPoint to Flash/HTML5
• Integration, support for PowerPoint effects
• Detailed reporting on grades and courses
• Easy publication in social networks
• MS PowerPoint is required for recording
• No advanced video editing, screen recording features

Verdict: If you need to improve your slides with a speaker, iSpring Suite is an effective way to convert PowerPoint slides into an interactive video presentation. It expands the possibilities of video communication and interaction with the audience.

The integrated editor lets you add videos from the Internet or a live presentation using webcams for YouTube , record voiceover or import audio files, and sync it with slides and effects.

In this presentation video software, you can add tests, Flash videos, web pages with navigation, files, documents and links to your slides. The output file is converted to a browser-friendly Flash, HTML5, MP4 or LMS-compatible format.

11. Vyond Studio (GoAnimate)

• Excellent combination of video and infographics
• Customizable charts, font import
• Online guide, integrated learning
• Lip auto-sync, camera movement
• Undo and redo, preview
• Limitations of the free version
• Requires some skills

Verdict: Vyond offers cloud-based features for creating custom animated videos using drag-and-drop tools. The main visual effects are characters, props, backgrounds and music. Characters are customizable, including the face angle and animated actions. The software includes libraries with numerous backgrounds, characters, interactions, props, tracks, sound and video effects.

When you select a template, Vyond opens the start scene with an expandable timeline editor that lists scenes, frames and objects in the order of animated settings. There are hundreds of props and scenarios that can be infinitely combined with characters and backgrounds. If you want to make a flipbook in addition to a presentation, have a look at the tool by Flipsnack .

• Preview of a single scene or the entire video
• Unlimited length video in the premium version
• Horizontal, square, vertical orientation
• Detailed control of animations and transitions
• Ability to embed
• Restrictions in the free trial
• No data visualization, branding

Verdict: Wideo is a simple cloud-based video presentation software that lets you activate social media campaigns using professional videos. The interface of the video editor appears neat and has enough space to work from a template or from scratch. At the bottom, there is the timeline editor, which controls one scene at a time, and there are undo and redo controls.

You have a choice of about a hundred video presentation template options. If that isn’t enough for you, head to the TemplatesWise resource and download more cool templates there. You can still add slides to the selected template. Besides, Wideo offers visual effects and elements – backgrounds, images, videos, text effects, and scenes with animated text.

13. Animoto

• A quick way to make a video from photos
• Simple drag and drop interface
• Access to over a million stock assets
• Universal professional templates
• You can’t control the properties of a video
• You can’t edit one section of a video separately

Verdict: Making a short family video will require a few photos and minutes, as well as your creativity. You don’t need to know anything about video editing, because Animoto will do everything for you. Just mix the photos, add a soundtrack and click the “Create video” button. If you aren’t satisfied with the results, the software offers other mixing options.

This online slideshow maker meets the needs of the business. You can add video frames and text frames to your photos, making your project more attractive, and quickly apply styles.

In addition, you can create video clips for marketing purposes with minimal effort and cost. This lets any video creator work productively in social networks.

• Top video presentation software
• With free trial

• Video Editing Services
• Virtual Staging Services
• Outsource Photo Editing
• Retouching Tips
• Photo Editing Freebies
• Free Raw Images for Retouching
• Free Photoshop Actions
• Free Lightroom Presets
• Affiliate Program
• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy

How to video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint

What type of content do you primarily create?

Recording yourself presenting a PowerPoint can be challenging, especially getting the technical aspects right. You need to capture your screen, webcam, and audio seamlessly while delivering your content naturally and avoiding awkward transitions between slides.

Finding a tool that integrates all these components can seem daunting. However, recording yourself presenting a PowerPoint doesn't have to be reserved for the tech-savvy or professional speakers.

Whether you're a teacher creating online lessons, a marketer producing a product demo, or someone looking to improve their presentation skills, this guide will walk you through user-friendly tools and strategies that will teach you how to video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint.

• Recording yourself presenting a PowerPoint can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be reserved for experts.
• Video recording offers unlimited reach, repurposing opportunities, and a more engaging experience.
• Use PowerPoint's built-in recording feature or tools like Descript for a polished presentation.
• Other tools like Zoom, Loom, OBS Studio, Clipchamp, and Quick Time Player can also be used for recording.
• Tips include practicing your script, using slide notes, ensuring high-quality audio and lighting, and incorporating storytelling techniques.

Why video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint? 

Video recording your PowerPoint presentations offers several advantages:

• Unlimited reach : Unlike in-person presentations confined to a specific time and location, recorded videos allow your message to reach audiences globally at their convenience.
• Repurposing opportunities: Recorded presentations can be repurposed as evergreen content across multiple platforms, such as social media, online courses, webinars, and internal training materials, maximizing their value.
• Personal and engaging : Recording yourself narrating a presentation adds a personal touch and dynamic element that static slides alone cannot replicate. Your viewers can see and hear you deliver the content, creating a more immersive and engaging experience.

How to record your presentation with the PowerPoint app

Built-in recording feature in powerpoint.

1. Open the PowerPoint slide you want to record. 

2. Click on the Record tab of the top toolbar.

3. Click on the Record button and choose from any of the following options:

• From Current Slide
• From Beginning

4. You'll see the PowerPoint screen recording window.

5. Select the microphone and camera from the icon on the top-right.

6. Click the Stop and Replay buttons to end or replay your recording.

7. To export your presentation's recording, click Export to Video within the Recording tab.

Benefits : Easy to use, no external tools needed

Limitations : Limited editing capabilities.

How to make a more polished recording of your presentation with Descript 

While PowerPoint's built-in recording features are helpful, they may not produce the refined result you want for your presentation. That's where Descript comes in handy. 

It’s a whole production studio at your fingertips, with video recording, transcription, and editing capabilities, ready to transform dull PowerPoint slides into an engaging experience for your audience. Descript also has a built-in screen recorder.

You can use Descript on Windows, Mac, or even straight from your web browser. 

Here's step-by-step guide to recording your PowerPoint presentation with Descript.

Set up your screen recording

1. Install and open Descript. At the top of the editor, click and open the Record panel. 

2. Select Screen.

3. Set Recorder settings:

Adjust the default recording settings to your liking, including the transcription language, the maximum recording resolution, and more. 

4. Set recording options. Choose which audio and video sources to record (e.g., microphone, computer audio, camera). Remember to turn the camera on to capture your talking head video alongside your PowerPoint presentation.

5. Click the Additional Settings icon for

• Studio Sound (Optional): Enhance audio quality with noise reduction and background removal
• Transcription (Optional): Enable automatic transcription for easier editing
• Recording separate audio tracks

6. Add (optional) Speaker labels for each audio track (e.g., "Narrator," "Expert") by typing them in the text box next to your audio inputs. 

Capture your screen recording

1. Select the right recording option:

• Recording into script : Choose this if you haven’t recorded anything yet.
• Replace selection : Choose this if you already have a script and want to replace a specific section with a new recording.
• Record new layer : Pick this for recording your video as a new layer on top of an existing recording.

2. Click Record at the bottom of the Record panel.

3. Drag over the area of your screen you wish to record. Click Start Recording. Press Space to start recording the full screen.

4. Click Stop to finish recording

Bonus: Descript creates separate tracks for camera, microphone, and computer audio. You can edit each track individually for more precise control.

• Do a short test recording to ensure everything is set up correctly.
• Set your recording to transibe for easier editing.

Editing and polishing your PowerPoint recording in Descript

Descript's AI video editing tool makes it a breeze to trim, cut, and splice your video footage, ensuring a seamless flow from start to finish. You can add smooth transitions and other visual effects to make your presentation pop.

Here’s a glimpse of how to edit and polish your PowerPoint recording in Descript:

Edit your recording like a doc

Did you make a mistake during a slide transition? No problem. Just delete those sections in the text transcript (created automatically by Descript) and the video will adjust to match.

Remove filler words

Sound smoother and more confident by easily removing filler words like "um" and "uh" from the transcript.

Fix voiceover mistakes by typing

Didn't nail your delivery on a specific slide? No need to start from scratch! Descript's Overdub feature lets you simply type in the correct narration and replace the audio on that slide with AI voice cloning.

Boost video quality and engagement : 

• Crisp up audio quality by reducing background noise and room reverb with the AI-powered Studio Sound feature.
• ‎Replace your background completely with the Green Screen Video Editor —look like you're presenting in a sleek studio or broadcasting from a beach.
• Enable Eye Contact simulation with AI, so it appears you're making direct eye contact with viewers, even if you’re looking or reading something off-camera.

Other ways to video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint 

Use Zoom’s meeting recording feature to record yourself giving a PowerPoint presentation. Start a Zoom meeting with yourself, share your PowerPoint window, and enable recording

Loom is a handy screen recording tool that also offers a webcam overlay. Launch the Loom app or Chrome extension and set it to record your screen and webcam. Expect high-quality recordings but no advanced editing features. The free plan offers only five minutes of recording at a stretch.

3. OBS Studio

OBS Studio is a free, open-source screen recorder/streaming software with a steeper learning curve. It’s popular among advanced or tech-savvy users who need granular customization and control.

To record your presentation, add a "Screen Capture" source to capture your PowerPoint window and a "Video Capture Device" source for your webcam. 

4. Clipchamp: Recording natively in Windows

You can use Microsoft’s Clipchamp , the built-in screen recorder and video editor for Windows, to simultaneously capture your computer screen, webcam, and audio for recording your PowerPoint presentation. It’s also available as a browser-based app. You can record up to 30 minutes on screen and webcam recordings.

Users can also adjust the screen and webcam recordings in the editing timeline separately. 

5. Quick Time Player Recording natively in Mac

Use Mac’s Quick Time Player to record your PowerPoint presentation. It’s not as straightforward as the other options on this list, so here’s a quick guide to help you out:

• Launch Quick Time Player.
• Select File and go to New Movie Recording.
• You'll be recording your entire screen in addition to recording your face, so adjust the size and location of the recording window so that it's in a nonintrusive corner of your PowerPoint.
• Go to View and select Float on Top .
• Next, go to File and select New Screen Recording.
• On the menu that appears, select Record Selected Portion and drag a border around your PowerPoint and the webcam recording window.
• Press Record and start presenting.
• You can adjust the video quality and the audio source in the webcam recording window.

How to turn your PowerPoint presentation slides into a video 

Did you know PowerPoint lets you save your presentation as a video, too? 

Here's a breakdown of the two ways you can do so—keeping all the presentation elements (narration, animation, pointer movements, timings, and so on) intact in the presentation itself.  

Save your PowerPoint presentation as a video

This creates a separate video file (MP4 or WMV) that anyone can play, even without PowerPoint. 

Follow these steps:

• Save your presentation
• Go to File > Export > Create a Video
• Ultra HD (4K): Best for large screens (if you have Windows 10+)
• Full HD (1080p): Great for computers and TVs
• HD (720p): Good for streaming online or on DVDs
• Standard (480p): Smallest size, good for phones

4. Decide on narration

• If you haven't recorded yourself talking, choose "Don't Use Recorded Timings and Narrations" from the dropdown menu
• If you have a recording, choose "Use Recorded Timings and Narrations." You can also set how long each slide shows for (default is 5 seconds)

5. Click Create Video

6. Name your video, pick a folder to save it in, and choose a file type (MPEG-4 or Windows Media Video)

Creating the video might take a while, especially for longer presentations. You can even leave it running overnight. Once done, find your video in the chosen folder and double-click to play it.

Save your PowerPoint presentation as a slideshow

This saves your presentation as a special file (PPSX) that starts playing automatically on full screen when opened. It only works with PowerPoint.

Here’s how it works:

• Make sure your presentation is saved (regular PowerPoint file)
• Go to File > Save As .
• Pick a folder to save the slideshow in.
• Under Save as type, choose PowerPoint Show (*.ppsx) .
• Click Save .

Now when someone opens the file, it will automatically play the slideshow.

Pro tips for making better video PowerPoint presentations 

Practice your script.

Recording a flawless PowerPoint video rarely happens in one take. The key is practice.

Record practice run-throughs and watch them back. Make notes on areas that need improvement or parts lacking clarity. The more you drill your script, the more confident and natural you'll sound in the final recording.

Take advantage of PowerPoint's built-in Speaker Coach . The feature shows you whether your pace is too fast or slow, your use of filler words like "um," and suggestions to improve your voice modulation.

Use slide notes for coherent delivery

Wouldn’t a personal teleprompter make presentations so much easier? That’s what slide notes are for.

Having your thoughts and talking points organized within your PowerPoint file lets you have all crucial information and prompts readily available when recording.

Go ahead and add detailed notes or even a full script for each slide. This will help you stay on track and provide a handy transcript reference if you need to do any editing or voiceover work in post-production.

Use high-quality audio equipment or turn on Studio Sound

Poor audio recording quality is a surefire way to make even the most visually polished video feel amateurish. Do your presentation justice by investing in a decent external or Bluetooth microphone and audio interface to capture clear voiceover audio.

If you must use a built-in mic, record in a quiet environment to minimize background noise pickup. Or better yet, pair up with an AI-powered audio enhancement tool like Descript's Studio Sound , which reduces background noise , reverb, and other artifacts.

Ensure a clean background and even lighting

Ditch cluttered backgrounds. You want people to focus on the content of your PowerPoint and not be distracted by the funny shapes and colors in your video. 

Your video lighting and framing matters, too. Position yourself facing a natural light source or bring supplemental video lighting to eliminate weird shadows and squinting-level glare.

Look directly into the camera or turn on Eye Contact

Looking directly into the camera is essential to create a sense of connection with the audience. Position your webcam or camera at eye level and imagine you're talking to a friend. If you're using Descript, enable the Eye Contact feature to auto-adjust your gaze towards the camera.

• Dress professionally and maintain a good posture to project confidence and authority.
• Use visuals, animations, and multimedia elements to enhance your presentation and keep your audience engaged.
• Consider adding closed captions or subtitles to your video for better accessibility and engagement, especially for those watching without sound.
• Speak clearly and at a moderate pace, using vocal variety to emphasize key points and maintain interest.
• Incorporate storytelling techniques, real-life examples, or personal anecdotes to make your video presentation more relatable and memorable .

Take your PowerPoint presentations from amateur to amazing 

Recording yourself virtually presenting a PowerPoint allows you to distribute your message using the most engaging type of content: video. And there are many screen recording tools out there that can capture your screen and web camera footage with just a few clicks. 

But how do you stand out?

By focusing on the presentation's depth, your delivery, and the video's quality. The first two are the bare minimum to communicate your message effectively. 

But the right screen capture software and all-in-one video creation tool like Descript can help you with third. Use the tool to improve the quality of your recorded PPT presentations. 

With Descript, it's easier than ever to record your screen, polish up the audio, and create stunning visuals all in one place. So why wait? 

Sign up for Descript today and simplify your workflow while creating a PowerPoint presentation video that sticks with your audience in the long term.

How do you make a presentation video with your face?

To create a presentation video with your face, follow these steps:

• Open your presentation in PowerPoint.
• Go to the Slide Show tab.
• Click on Record and choose From Current Slide or From Beginning .
• Choose your microphone and camera by clicking on a sound icon on the top-right.
• Start recording by clicking on the record button.
• Speak into your microphone to narrate the presentation.
• Your webcam will capture your face during the recording.
• Click Stop when you finish recording.
• Export your recorded presentation by clicking on File> Export>Create a video.

How do you present yourself in PowerPoint?

To present yourself effectively in PowerPoint, follow these steps:

• Determine the key information to include in your presentation.
• Design and prepare your PowerPoint slides with a cohesive theme.
• Craft a compelling introduction to engage your audience.
• Tailor your presentation to different time constraints for flexibility.
• Capture the audience's attention before you begin speaking.

Related articles

Featured articles:

Product Updates

Descript Season 7: Rooms, Zoom & Automatic Multicam

Descript's newest release makes recording and editing video with multiple people easier than ever.

How and why to add a game show segment to your podcast

Get ideas and tips for a successful game show segment to freshen up your content and engage your audience.

10 excellent Loom alternatives to record your screen

Looking for the best ways to record your screen without Loom? Find out 10 Loom alternatives, their features, and pricing.

How to record a YouTube video: A guide for all devices

If you want to record a YouTube video for personal use or fair-use repurposing, here are the steps to get started.

For Business

Social media video marketing: Everything you need to know

Learn how to win over potential customers (and the algorithms) with the right social media video marketing tools, strategy, and optimizations.

How to record a podcast on Zoom: A beginner’s guide

Follow this step-by-step guide on how to record a podcast on Zoom, then learn about why it may not be your best recording option.

Articles you might find interesting

Choosing the best fonts for video: The importance of typography

Choosing a font may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you plan a video editing project, but text fonts play an important role in your overall production design.

Forget something? Here's a handy podcast episode posting checklist

Here’s a useful checklist of things you’ll need to take care of before you hit publish on any given episode of your show.

New in Descript: Multicam support, plus a lot more

Hot on the heels of our video editing and screen recording release, we’re back with more! Nothing huge, but some nice, smaller things.

How to make a YouTube banner that attracts an audience, with examples

Your YouTube channel needs to give visitors a clear, enticing reason to stick around and hit subscribe. Your YouTube banner can do just that — as long as you follow some simple rules.

AI for Creators

How to use ChatGPT to improve your creative process

ChatGPT can improve your creative process by sparking new ideas, saving you time on tedious tasks, and providing valuable revisions to your work — as long as you use it right. Here's how to do that.

Editing For YouTube Videos: Unique Platform, Unique Approach

No matter what kind of video you want to edit, there is a generalizable approach you can use to turn your raw footage into something YouTube-worthy.

Join millions of creators who already have a head start.

Get free recording and editing tips, and resources delivered to your inbox.

Related articles:

Share this article

How to Record a Presentation with Webcam, Narration, and More

Justin Simon

Table of contents

• Benefits of Recording a Presentation 

How to record your presentation (with Snagit)

How to record a presentation from powerpoint with audio and webcam, how to turn your powerpoint presentation slides into a video.

• How to edit a presentation video (in Camtasia) 

Recording a PowerPoint Presentation, the FAQs

Subscribe to techsmith’s newsletter.

Everyone has, at some point, put a load of time and effort into creating the perfect PowerPoint presentation, only to use it once or twice. But isn’t it a shame for all that hard work to be discarded so quickly? Is every slide deck destined for deletion after just a couple of uses? 

Isn’t there a better way to make the most out of your presentations? Well, yes. Yes, there is. 

Rather than simply creating and presenting your work once or twice, recording your presentations can give them a new lease of life. Whether it’s a data report or a self-recorded PowerPoint, you can record a presentation in real-time, or in advance to make it available on-demand.

In this guide, we’ll explore two distinct ways of recording your presentation. First, we’ll discuss how to record a presentation from PowerPoint with audio and webcam, and then we’ll look at how to turn your .ppt slides into a video.

Benefits of Recording a Presentation 

As well as there being many different ways to record a presentation, there are also many benefits of recording them. So, before we show you the ‘how,’ let’s talk about the ‘why.’ 

• Encouraging asynchronous communication : One key benefit is fostering asynchronous communication . By recording presentations, you’re letting your audience engage with the content in their own time, breaking the constraints of time zones and scheduling conflicts. This also ensures your viewers can absorb information at their own pace, and revisit it as needed.
• Boosting SEO : You can use your presentation to create a YouTube video and share it on your website to increase your online visibility and attract prospective customers. This can be a great way to expand your audience, increase web traffic, and establish yourself as an expert in your field.
• Perfecting your presentation : Whether it’s in-person or over Zoom, you don’t get second chances with live presentations. However, a pre-recorded keynote lets you perfect the content and the narration before anyone sees it. This is a great way to combat stage fright while honing your presentation skills and building confidence.

With this in mind, turning your slides into a video is a no-brainer. It’s an easy way to grow your audience and make the information you’re sharing more accessible and easier to digest.

Video messages > meetings

Record your screen and camera with Snagit for quick updates and feedback.

Depending on your audience and the type of presentation you need to deliver, TechSmith’s Snagit could just be the perfect tool for recording your PowerPoint. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, Snagit is ideal for capturing top-notch presentation videos, in just a few clicks. 

Now, there’s no denying that presentations are better when you can see the presenter… Fortunately, Snagit lets you capture your screen and webcam at the same time to create a Picture-in-Picture video.

In this section, we’ll guide you through the steps to record your presentation and webcam with Snagit. 

Step 1: Open video capture 

First, open Snagit and navigate to the Capture window. Select the Video tab, and start by clicking the big red Capture button.

Step 2: Select a recording area

Next, you’ll be prompted to choose which parts of your screen you want to record. Use Snagit’s orange crosshairs to select a specific region, window, or your entire screen. 

Step 3: Configure recording settings

With the Video Recording toolbar, you can set options like Cursor Capture and Effects, System Audio, and Webcam. 

If your webcam isn’t showing, click on the webcam icon. If you have an external webcam, select the one you want to use by clicking the dropdown arrow next to the webcam icon. 

Step 4: Adjust your webcam

Next, adjust your webcam options to ensure your Picture-in-Picture recording looks how you want it. Here you can change the Picture-in-Picture placement as well as the shape and size of your webcam recording. You can even toggle between Picture-in-Picture and fullscreen webcam modes as you like.

The best part? You can make these adjustments even while recording.

Step 5: Manage recording

When you’re ready to roll, hit the Record button and click the Stop button when you’re finished. It’s that simple! 

And remember, if there’s an interruption (like an unexpected visit from the mailman), just hit Pause. It’s okay to take a break — your video won’t be ruined by a little interruption.

Step 6: Edit your video

Once you’ve finished recording, Snagit will automatically open your video in the Snagit Editor, which is super easy to use. From here, you can make light edits to the footage as needed. 

For example, if you need to cut or trim your footage , you can! Here’s how: 

• Set Start Point : Drag the Start handle (green) on the timeline to your desired starting point.
• Set End Point : Similarly, drag the End handle (red) to where you want to end the cut.
• Review the Segment : Before making any cuts, you can review the segment by dragging the Playhead (white) left and right across the timeline. This ensures you’re only cutting the footage you intend to.
• Make the Cut : Once you’re satisfied with the selection, click the Cut button, which will pop up once you’ve made a selection.

And that’s all there is to it! If you want to go the extra mile, you can also use Snagit to save individual frames of your video as images , which can be used to create a thumbnail for your video . 

Record your screen effortlessly

Share quick updates, record presentations, and create how-to videos with Snagit!

Now, Snagit is great for recording less formal videos in a flash, but if your presentation is intended for a particularly large or important audience, you might be looking to create something more polished. This is where TechSmith’s Camtasia comes in. 

Camtasia is one of the smartest and most intuitive pieces of editing software out there, but it also makes for a pretty nifty screen recorder too. Camtasia is great for recording presentations when you need more control and editing powers over the final product. 

But best of all, Camtasia streamlines the process by letting you record your presentation and voice over directly within PowerPoint. 

Step 1: Set up your presentation video recording

If you’re a Windows user, you’ll have the option to include a PowerPoint Add-in Toolbar when you install Camtasia. While this feature isn’t currently available on MacOS, the Camtasia Add-in Toolbar allows you to start, stop, and control your recordings from within PowerPoint — so you don’t need to switch between applications.

Just open the presentation you want to record and locate the Add-in toolbar under the Add-ins tab. 

Don’t see the add-in toolbar? Go to File > Options > Add-ins, to enable it. Click on the Manage drop-down, select Disabled Items, then click Go. If the Camtasia Add-in is listed, select it, and click Enable.

If you’re an Apple user, don’t panic! You can still record your screen (with audio) on a Mac using Camtasia, and it’s just as easy. Alternatively, you can skip ahead to the next section and import your slides directly into Camtasia. 

Step 2: Customize your recording options

Now let’s walk through each of the options on the toolbar before we begin recording.

Record audio

The microphone button controls whether or not audio is recorded as part of your presentation. When you enable it, you’ll be able to record your narration using a microphone.

If you are planning to record audio, this is where you’ll select your microphone. If you want to record great audio , we suggest using an external microphone, rather than the one that’s built into your laptop. 

Some of the best microphones for recording video are likely to be less expensive than you think. But, if you’re on a shoestring budget, even the mic that’s built into your headphones could produce better audio than your laptop. 

Once you’re set up, be sure to test the mic and adjust the volume slider as needed. You’ll also need to decide whether or not to record your system audio, which is any sound that comes out of your speakers, such as email notifications. 

Record webcam

If you have a webcam, you can also record your camera during the presentation to create a Picture-in-Picture clip — just as you can with Snagit! 

To customize even more of the recording settings, click the Recording Options button. Here you’ll find settings that let you record with a watermark and adjust your video frame rate . There are a few more options too, but the default settings should work just fine.

When you’re ready, click OK to close this window and save any changes made.

Step 3: Record your presentation

The final step is as simple as clicking the Record button in the toolbar. This will launch your slides into the Presentation Mode and start recording.

When you exit Presentation Mode or reach the end of your slideshow, you can either continue recording your screen, or stop recording and save your file. Pretty easy right? 

Before you get started, let us show you another way to turn your presentation into a video, without recording your desktop . 

Another way to create a video from your presentation is to import your PowerPoint slides into Camtasia. This way you can adjust how long each slide appears on screen, as well as add Behaviors and Annotations to personalize your presentation and highlight important information. 

By importing your slides into Camtasia, and recording your voice over separately, you get a lot more flexibility with the editing process, which means you have more control over the finished article. 

If you do decide to record your audio separately, you might want to take a look at TechSmith’s Audiate . This advanced audio recorder will transcribe your voice over in real-time and let you edit the audio file as if it were a text-based document. We don’t want to brag, but it’s probably the best way to add a voice over to a PowerPoint . 

Regardless of how you decide to narrate your PowerPoint, here’s how to turn your presentation into a video: 

1. Import your PowerPoint slides

First, start by importing your PowerPoint slides directly into Camtasia. Once your media is imported, you can edit it by dragging your slides into the Editing Toolbar.

You can now add the images to the Timeline, and edit them like any other media in a Project. 

If you drag your slides to the Timeline, the slides will be placed in the order of the presentation, each with a default 5-second duration.

With your presentation on the timeline, use Ripple Move to create space in between slides to adjust the timing of each one. To do this, hold shift, then click and drag.

Once you’ve imported your slides and adjusted the duration of each one to correlate with your voice over, it’s time to start editing. 

How to edit a presentation video (in Camtasia) 

Add behaviors.

Firstly, add some visual interest with Camtasia Behaviors . A Behavior is an animation that brings movement to your slides, making them stand out on screen. This is a great way to bring parts of your presentation to life and take it from ordinary to extraordinary — because nobody likes a boring presentation . 

To add a Behavior, click and drag the Behavior you wish to use onto the slide you want to animate. Once added, you can adjust the Behavior using the Properties tab.

Add annotations

Another good way to grab and direct your audience’s attention is to add some Annotations, which are great for highlighting important information.  

To insert an Annotation, click the Annotation tab on the left side of the screen and drag it into the designated slide. You can then re-position and edit the Annotation in the Properties tab as needed.

Absolutely! Both Snagit and Camtasia are excellent choices for recording a professional and polished presentation. Snagit is perfect for no-fuss recording and editing. If you require more sophisticated editing capabilities, Camtasia is the ideal choice, offering the added convenience of recording your slideshow and voice over directly within PowerPoint.

Click the Record button in the toolbar to launch your slides into the Presentation Mode and start recording. When you exit Presentation Mode or reach the end of your slideshow, you can either continue recording your screen or stop and save your file.

If you’re planning to record audio, select your microphone in the recording options. The microphone button controls whether or not audio is recorded as part of your presentation. If you have a webcam attached to your computer, you can also record your camera to create a Picture-in-Picture clip, perfect for showing the presenter during the presentation.

With Snagit, you can conveniently record your voice over as you go through your presentation, capturing both the audio and visuals in one go. If you’re looking for more advanced recording and editing options, you might also consider using Camtasia, which allows you to record your voice over while presenting. For even more control, use Audiate to record your audio separately and then import it into Camtasia for fine-tuning.

Additional Resources

How to screen record on iphone: the ultimate guide, how to make money on youtube: 7 effective strategies, how to remove the background from your videos.

87 Free Presentation Stock Videos filter--button#openFilterModal" data-analytics-click-label="open filter modal" aria-label="Filter" > Filter filter--button#closeModal" data-analytics-click-label="close filter modal" > Tags filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Presentation filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Food filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Fruit filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Meeting filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Food Preparation filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Talk filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Close Up filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Business filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Diet filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Business Meeting filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Conference filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Grocery filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Healthy Lifestyle filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Office filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Startup Environment filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Team filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Working filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Audience filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Dieting filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Medium Shot Orientation filter--selector#changeFilter" checked /> All filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Horizontal filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Vertical Resolution filter--selector#changeFilter" checked /> All filter--selector#changeFilter" /> 4K Available Duration filter--selector#changeFilter" checked /> All filter--selector#changeFilter" /> < 5 seconds filter--selector#changeFilter" /> 5 to 10 seconds filter--selector#changeFilter" /> 10 to 20 seconds filter--selector#changeFilter" /> > 20 seconds Sort filter--selector#changeFilter" checked /> Popular filter--selector#changeFilter" /> Newest filter--selector#applyFilters" > Apply filter--selector#clearFilters" data-analytics-click-label="clear filters" > Clear

Quality artist-created videos

Create with unlimited stock video, templates, music & more, all in one value-packed subscription.

Business man exposing graphs

Businessman presenting progress analysis graphs of a project in a meeting room.

Presentation during a work team meeting

Man giving a presentation with graphics, during a meeting of a work team in the office.

Woman presenting something with chroma background

Brown-haired woman beckons presenting and pointing at an empty space with a chroma green background.

Group of young people talking about their presentation

Group of young people in a circle talking about their next performance, in a dance gym with a large mirror, while a girl stays outside chatting on her phone.

Newscaster with tablet and headset speaking

A newscaster equipped with a tablet and headset delivers news updates in front of a green screen. This video is ideal for content creators seeking footage of a professional male newscaster for their projects.

Man discussing income in a meeting

Businessman expounding on his company's income while pointing to a screen at a board of directors meeting.

Digital marketing team leader explains strategy on whiteboard

Team leader sharing insights on a whiteboard, guiding their team in a startup-like environment.

Young female employee having a video call with a client

Young employee smiling, while having a video call with a client, and showing her a sheet with a graph.

Office meeting

Four people sit around a table with an open laptop, conversing amongst each other.

A couple of man explaining app software design

Man introducing a new business project

Hairless man wearing a blazer introducing a new business project.

Medical students sharing notes

Entrepreneurs explaining project people

Business meeting in a meeting room

Business woman speaking during a business meeting in the middle of a labor statistics presentation.

Young business people listen to lecture in conference room

Presentation in a business meeting room

Work team in a meeting in the meeting room while one of the colleagues presents business graphs.

Man explains growth to team with whiteboard

Business man doing a presentation with VR Glasses

Man exposing from a screen

Young man pointing at a screen while talking about the income of the company he works for.

Man explaining charts to a small audience

Engineers explaining their project to investors

Weatherman showing a hurricane on the screen

Leader presents business plan to team at meeting

A man going to stage in the sales speech

Unlimited creative assets, all in one place.

• Unlimited downloads
• Millions of premium assets
• Lifetime commercial licence

Sound Effects

Premiere pro, after effects, final cut pro, davinci resolve.

Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved - Made by elements--link#setOriginalSource click->elements--link#logClickEvent" >Envato

The unlimited creative subscription

• Cancel any time

Your current User-Agent string appears to be from an automated process, if this is incorrect, please click this link:

How-To Geek

How to make a microsoft powerpoint presentation into a video.

Your changes have been saved

Email is sent

Email has already been sent

Please verify your email address.

You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics.

There's Never Been a Better Time for Used PC Hardware

The next windows 11 update will automatically encrypt your pc, google finally made a weather app for android, quick links, why convert a powerpoint to video, convert a powerpoint presentation to a video.

Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are great, but they are not as easily accessible as videos. Luckily, you can convert your presentations to videos with a built-in option. We'll show you how.

There are many reasons to turn a presentation into a video. Maybe you want to send someone a presentation but they don't have PowerPoint installed. Or, maybe you want to upload your presentation to a site that only accepts videos.

PowerPoint has a built-in option to convert presentations to videos. When you perform this conversion, all your original animations, transitions, and media items are preserved. Your resulting video also includes all recorded timings , narrations , ink strokes, and laser pointer gestures (though you can choose not to include these if you want).

Related: How to Burn Your PowerPoint to DVD

To turn a PowerPoint presentation into a video, first, open your presentation with the PowerPoint app on your Windows or Mac computer.

In the top-left corner of PowerPoint, click the "File" option.

From the sidebar that opens after clicking the "File" option, select "Export."

In the "Export" menu, click "Create a Video."

To the right of the "Export" menu, you will now see a "Create a Video" section. In this section, you will define the options for your video file.

First, choose the quality for your video by clicking the "Full HD" option.

You will see multiple video quality options. Select the one that you think works the best for you. Know that the higher the quality you select, the larger the file size of your video will be.

To include the recorded timings and narrations in your video, then beneath the video quality menu, click the "Don't Use Recorded Timings and Narrations" option.

Select the "Use Recorded Timings and Narrations" option. If this option is grayed out, that's because you don't have any recorded timings or narrations in your presentation.

You will now specify how long each slide appears in the video. Click the "Seconds Spent on Each Slide" box and enter the duration in seconds. By default, this duration is set to 5 seconds.

Finally, at the bottom of the "Create a Video" section, click "Create Video" to start making your video.

Your computer's standard "save" window will open. Here, select the folder to save your video in, type a name for your video, and click "Save."

PowerPoint will take you back to the main interface. At the bottom of this interface, you will see the progress of the conversion.

When your video is made, you will find it in the specified folder on your computer.

And that's how you make your presentations available to a wider audience by converting them to a video format!

Need your video in another format? Use VLC to convert your video to other formats.

Related: How to Convert a Video or Audio File Using VLC

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint

• How to Login
• Use Teams on the web
• Join a meeting in Teams
• Join without a Teams account
• Join on a second device
• Join as a view-only attendee
• Join a breakout room
• Join from Google
• Schedule a meeting in Teams
• Schedule from Outlook
• Schedule from Google
• Instant meeting
• Add a dial-in number
• See all your meetings
• Invite people
• Meeting roles
• Add co-organizers
• Hide attendee names
• Tips for large Teams meeting
• Lock a meeting
• End a meeting
• Manage your calendar
• Meeting controls
• Prepare in a green room
• Present content
• Share slides

Share sound

• Apply video filters
• Mute and unmute
• Spotlight a video
• Multitasking
• Raise your hand
• Live reactions
• Take meeting notes
• Customize your view
• Laser pointer
• Cast from a desktop
• Use a green screen
• Join as an avatar
• Customize your avatar
• Use emotes, gestures, and more
• Get started with immersive spaces
• Use in-meeting controls
• Spatial audio
• Overview of Microsoft Teams Premium
• Intelligent productivity
• Advanced meeting protection
• Engaging event experiences
• Change your background
• Meeting themes
• Audio settings
• Manage attendee audio and video
• Reduce background noise
• Voice isolation in Teams
• Mute notifications
• Use breakout rooms
• Live transcription
• Language interpretation
• Live captions
• End-to-end encryption
• Presenter modes
• Call and meeting quality
• Meeting attendance reports
• Using the lobby
• Meeting options
• Record a meeting
• Meeting recap
• Play and share a meeting recording
• Delete a recording
• Edit or delete a transcript
• Customize access to recordings or transcripts
• Switch to town halls
• Get started
• Schedule a live event
• Invite attendees
• organizer checklist
• For tier 1 events
• Produce a live event
• Produce a live event with Teams Encoder
• Best practices
• Moderate a Q&A
• Allow anonymous presenters
• Attendee engagement report
• Recording and reports
• Attend a live event in Teams
• Participate in a Q&A
• Use live captions
• Schedule a webinar
• Customize a webinar
• Publicize a webinar
• Manage webinar registration
• Manage what attendees see
• Change webinar details
• Manage webinar emails
• Cancel a webinar
• Manage webinar recordings
• Webinar attendance report
• Get started with town hall
• Attend a town hall
• Schedule a town hall
• Customize a town hall
• Host a town hall
• Use RTMP-In
• Town hall insights
• Manage town hall recordings
• Cancel a town hall
• Can't join a meeting
• Camera isn't working
• Microphone isn't working
• My speaker isn’t working
• Breakout rooms issues
• Immersive spaces issues
• Meetings keep dropping

Present content in Microsoft Teams meetings

When working remotely in Microsoft Teams, you can present content by sharing your screen, your entire desktop, a PowerPoint file, and more.

Start presenting content

Note:  If you're using Teams on the web, you'll be able to share your screen only if you're using Google Chrome or the latest version of Microsoft Edge. Screen sharing isn't available for Linux users.

When you're done sharing, select Stop sharing in your meeting controls. 

To turn off screensharing if your screen locks:

Turn the  Turn off my camera and mic when my screen locks toggle on.

Restart Teams to activate this setting.

Presenter controls

While you're sharing content, use the controls in the presenter toolbar to keep your presentation engaging and running smoothly. The presenter toolbar is only visible to the person presenting.

To bring the presenter toolbar onscreen:

The toolbar will stay in place for a few seconds until you're done adjusting the controls. Then, it'll disappear from view.

Move the presenter toolbar 

To keep the presenter toolbar from blocking important content on your screen, move it to any area on the screen you're sharing.

To move the presenter toolbar:

Drag it anywhere on your screen.

Release the drag handle when you've placed it in the right area.

Tip:  You can also move the toolbar by clicking and holding any area on the toolbar that isn't interactive (e.g., in between presenter controls) and dragging it.

Control your camera and mic

Give and take control of shared content

Give control.

If you want another meeting participant to change a file, help you present, or demonstrate something, you can give control to that person. While someone has control, they can make selections, edits, and other modifications to the shared screen.

You'll both be in control of the sharing, and you can take back control anytime.

Caution:  When you’re sharing an app, only give control to people you trust . People you give control can send commands that could affect your system or other apps. We've taken steps to prevent this but haven't tested every possible system customization.

Start sharing your screen.

Select the person you want to give control to. Teams will notify them that you’re sharing control.

Select Take back  to take back control.

Take control 

To take control while another person is sharing:

Select Request control . The person sharing can approve or deny your request.

Make selections, edits, and other modifications to the shared screen while you have control.

Select Release control to stop sharing control.

Sharing computer sound lets you stream audio from your computer to meeting participants through Teams. You can use it to play a video or audio clip as part of a presentation.

To learn more, see  Share sound from your computer in a Teams meeting or live event .

All sound from your computer, including notifications, will be audible in the meeting.

Optimize for video

Prevent choppiness or lag when you're sharing high-motion content by optimizing video.

To optimize video, select Optimize  in your presenter toolbar. 

Change your layout

When you're sharing content, you can choose from several different layouts to help make your presentation more engaging. 

To change your layout while you're sharing your screen:

Turn your camera on.

Select the layout you want to use:

Content only : Participants will see the content you're sharing in the main Teams window. They'll still be able to see your video feed next to the content.

Standout : This produces an effect on your background that blocks it and helps you stand out in your video feed.

Side-by-side : This view will place you and another participant side-by-side in the meeting window. This helps draw focus to you and other participants who are speaking during the meeting.

Reporter : This layout isolates you from your video feed and places you in front of the content you're sharing, just like a reporter in front of a scene.

Annotate content

To learn more, see Use annotation while sharing your screen in Microsoft Teams .

View participants

After you start presenting, a minimized view of the meeting window will appear next to your shared content. 

Stop sharing

Select Stop sharing in the presenter toolbar to stop sharing your screen and return to the main Teams meeting window.

Share content on a Mac

If you're using a Mac, you'll need to grant permission to Teams to record your computer's screen before you can share. 

You'll be prompted to grant permission the first time you try to share your screen. Select Open System Preferences from the prompt. If you miss the prompt, you can do this anytime by going to Apple Menu > System Settings > Privacy & Security .

Under Screen & System Audio Recording , make sure the toggle next to  Microsoft Teams is turned on.

Go back to your meeting and try sharing your screen again.

Note:  If you're using Teams on the web, make sure you've also granted screen recording permission to your browser.

Zoom in to shared content

To get a better look at shared content, click and drag it to see different areas. To zoom into or out of content someone's sharing during a meeting or call, use the buttons at the lower left of your meeting window: [+] to zoom in and [-] to zoom out. You can also try the following:

Pinch in or out on your trackpad.

Use Teams keyboard shortcuts .

Hold the Ctrl  key and scroll with your mouse.

Note:  Mac trackpads don't support zoom in meetings. If you're on a Mac, use one of the other options. If you're using Linux, giving and taking control of shared content isn't available at this time.

Open shared content in new window

Expand your view by opening shared content in a separate window during your Teams meetings.

To open shared content:

Join your meeting from Teams for desktop .

To minimize content, select X  to close the window.

Share content

To share content from your mobile device:

Tap Stop presenting  or Stop sharing when you're done. 

Tip:  To go forward and back in a PowerPoint presentation, swipe in the direction you'd like to go, or tap the forward and back buttons on the bottom of your screen.

Note:  If your role changes from presenter to attendee during a meeting and you're presenting, screensharing will stop.

Zoom in to shared content 

Want to get a better look at shared content?

Pinch in or out to zoom, and tap and drag to see different areas.

Note:  Zoom isn't currently supported when you're sharing photos and videos.

Minimize shared content

You may want to minimize the content someone is sharing in order to better see the people in the meeting on your mobile device. Here's how:

Tap  Minimize content from the menu

This will give you a better look at more of the people in the meeting. You'll still see the shared content on the lower portion of your screen.

Use your phone as a companion device in a meeting

Join a meeting on more than one device for more collaboration and content-sharing options.

If you're already in a meeting on your laptop, for example, you can add your phone as a companion device to present files, share live video, and much more. Any device with the Teams mobile app can be added as a companion device—just make sure the devices you're using are signed in to the same Teams account.

There's a lot you can do when you add a companion device to your meeting experience:

Use mobile video to show things that are out of view for remote participants.

Take a photo to share with everyone or pick one from your camera roll.

Use your phone to control a presentation.

Share your mobile screen.

If you can see it on your phone, you can share it in the meeting!

Tip:  For more details, see Join a Teams meeting on a second device .

Add a companion device to a meeting

Open Teams on your mobile phone when you're already in a meeting on another device.

You'll see a message near the top of your screen informing you that you're currently in a meeting on another device, and asking if you want to join it on this one, too. Tap  Join .

You'll then see two options: Add this device , and Transfer to this device . Tap  Add this device .

If you join this way, we'll mute your companion device's mic and speaker to avoid causing an echo effect.

When you're ready to share something from the companion device, tap Start presenting at the bottom of the screen. On your other device, you'll be able to see what you're sharing, just like everyone else in the meeting.

When you're finished, tap  Stop presenting , or simply hang up. Your other device will still be connected to the meeting.

Need more help?

Want more options.

Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.

Microsoft 365 subscription benefits

Microsoft 365 training

Microsoft security

Accessibility center

Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge.

Ask the Microsoft Community

Microsoft Tech Community

Windows Insiders

Microsoft 365 Insiders

Was this information helpful?

Thank you for your feedback.