Google Slides embed video

To add a video to a presentation in Google Slides, open the presentation on your computer, select the slide where you want to insert the video, and go to Insert > Video. In the window that appears, you can search YouTube, specify a URL, or choose a video from the Google Drive tab and click Select. Once the video is placed, you can configure its playback behavior during the presentation via the Format options panel.

Whether preparing training material or a project overview, video content increases the impact of what the presentation needs to accomplish. This guide explains how to add videos into Google Slides, the available playback modes, and the steps for access control in shared files according to official sources.

Steps to Add a Video to a Slide

According to official documentation, Google Slides supports adding videos from three different sources: YouTube search, direct URL, or Google Drive storage. As stated in the Google Support: Insert images and videos guide, the steps are as follows:

1. On your computer, open a presentation in Google Slides.
2. Click the slide where you want to add the video.
3. At the top, select the Insert > Video menu path.
4. Choose the source from which the video will be retrieved:
5. - Search YouTube
6. - By URL
7. - Google Drive
8. Select the video you want.
9. Click the Select button.

If you want to add a video from Google Vids, according to the official support tip, you must first export the video to Drive. To do this, follow the File > Export to Drive path in Google Vids, and then insert this exported video into Slides.

Video Playback Modes During Presentation

Google Slides can play videos automatically, just like animations or slide transitions. During the presentation, you can press any key, click with the mouse, or use a remote clicker to start the video and advance the slide. It is recommended to update the in-format options so that older presentations can also play automatically.

To change how the video plays, follow these steps:

1. Select the video on the slide.
2. Click the Format options button on the toolbar, or right-click the video and select Format options from the menu.
3. In the sidebar that opens on the right side, select an option under the Video playback section:
4. - Play on click: The video plays when you advance the slide. This is the default setting.
5. - Play automatically: The video plays directly without any click.
6. - Play manual: The video plays when you click directly on the embedded video on the slide (the previous default setting).

With these settings, you can choose the interaction model that best fits your presentation flow. For additional playback issues on this topic, you can visit the Google Slides video not playing automatically article.

Video Permissions and Access Checker in Shared Presentations

When presentations containing audio and video files in Google Slides are shared with new users, the system's Access checker comes into play. As explained in the Google Support: Insert images and videos document, the following sequence of steps is applied so that people you share the presentation with can play the embedded media:

1. On your computer, open the Google Slides presentation.
2. Click the Share button in the top right.
3. Add people or groups.
4. Choose one of the roles: Editor, Commenter, or Viewer.
5. Click Share.

The access checker is automatic and may suggest updating permissions; you simply need to confirm the changes on the screen. If you are using external videos and YouTube links, you can also review the Google Slides YouTube video embed guide to manage platform restrictions.

Example Implementation Scenario: Product Overview Presentation

The following fictional scenario shows how video embedding and playback settings can be structured in a practical presentation:

• Slide Objective: Product Interface Overview (Fictional Example)
• Layout: Descriptive text in the left column on the slide, embedded video in the right area.
• Video Source: The file urun_demo_kurgusal.mp4 selected via the Insert > Video > Google Drive path.
• Playback Preference: Play on click (After opening the slide and completing the introductory remarks, the speaker starts the video by pressing any key on the keyboard or clicking the mouse).
• Sharing Management: When the presentation is shared with the company team, viewing permission is granted to audience members by approving the Access Checker prompt.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting Steps

• Shared Users Cannot Play the Video: The access checker prompt may not have been approved. Check the permissions of people accessing the presentation by opening the Share menu, or confirm file permissions on Drive.
• Video Does Not Start Automatically on Slide Transition: Check the playback setting in the Format options panel. If the setting remains on Play manual, the video will only run when clicked directly.
• Google Vids File Does Not Appear in the List: Instead of linking Vids files directly to the slide, make sure you save the video to Drive first by using the File > Export to Drive option in Google Vids.

Checklist for Successful Video Integration

• Open the Google Slides presentation on your computer and select the target slide.
• Choose one of the options—YouTube search, URL, or Google Drive—from the Insert > Video menu.
• Select the relevant video and click the Select button.
• Open the Format options panel and check one of the Click, Automatically, or Manual modes under Video playback.
• When sharing the presentation, ensure audience access to the video file by confirming the Access Checker suggestions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sources can be used when adding a video to Google Slides?

According to the official guide, when you open the Insert > Video menu on your computer, three source options are available: Search YouTube, By URL, and Google Drive.

Which methods can be used to start the video during a presentation?

Under the default Play on click setting, you can press any key on the keyboard, click with the mouse, or use a presentation remote clicker to start the video and advance the slide.

How is a video created with Google Vids added to a presentation?

To add a Google Vids project to a presentation, you must first export the video to Drive. After following the File > Export to Drive path in Vids and saving the video, you can select this file from the Insert > Video menu in Slides.