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How to Add Music to Google Slides

Keep your slides engaging with a bit of music

By Tricia Goss Tricia Goss Writer Pima College Tricia Goss has been a writer and editor for 10+ years. She's written tips and tutorials for Microsoft Office applications and other sites. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 28, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Google Apps Slides Docs Sheets

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You can spruce up your Google Slides presentation by adding music or sound effects to specific slides.Google Slides accepts WAV and MP3 audio formats.The files must be uploaded to Google Drive before you can insert the music into the presentation. When you want to jazz up your next Google Slides presentation, add music or sound effects. This guide shows you how to insert audio files into specific slides and details the formatting options available for the music.

How to Add Music to Google Slides

Google Slides supports WAV and MP3 files. Here's how to add these types of files to your presentation: You must upload the audio files to Google Drive before you can insert the files into your presentation. Open the presentation in Google Slides and go to the slide to which you want to add music. Select Insert > Audio. Go to the My Drive tab and find the audio file you want to add. Double-click the file or highlight it and choose Select. An audio player icon appears on the slide. You can drag it around or resize it if you wish. The right pane contains a list of formatting options. Choose whether the audio starts automatically or on a loop. You can change the size and rotation of the audio icon. You can also move its position, change its color, give it a drop shadow, or add a reflection.

How to Add Video to a Slide

You can add a video clip to your presentation using a YouTube link or a file stored on Google Drive. This option might be preferable if you want to enhance your presentation with a brief soundbite or a music video. Here's how to insert a video into a slide: Open the presentation and go to the slide where you want the video to appear. Select Insert > Video. Search for a video on YouTube, paste a URL to the video, or choose a video file in Google Drive. Once you select the clip you want to use, choose Select. The video clip appears on the slide. You can drag it around or resize it. In the right pane, you'll find a list of formatting options. Here you can choose to start the video at a specific point. You can also choose whether the video automatically starts when the slide appears during the presentation. You can choose to mute the audio if you only want the visuals. There are also various size, rotation, and drop shadow options. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make a Timeline on Google Slides How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation How to Wrap Text in Google Slides How to Embed Video in Google Slides How to Add a Border in Google Slides How to Do a Hanging Indent in Google Slides How to Link Slides in Google Slides How to Change Theme Colors in Google Slides How to Put a Spreadsheet in Google Slides How to Make an Image Transparent in Google Slides How to Insert a GIF Into Google Slides How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature Tips for Solving Common PowerPoint Problems How to Change a Google Slides Background How to Group Objects in Google Slides How to Add Music to TikTok Videos Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies