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Embedding vs. Linking Videos in Powerpoint
Is it better to embed or link to a video in a Powerpoint presentation?
By Wendy Russell Wendy Russell Writer Brock University Former Lifewire writer Wendy Russell is an experienced teacher specializing in live communications, graphics design, and PowerPoint software. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 6, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Powerpoint Word Excel Outlook Should you link or embed video into a PowerPoint presentation? If you want to insert a copy of a video into the presentation, embed it. If the video will be updated and you want to view the most recent video, or if you found the video online (such as on YouTube), create a link to the file. Lifewire Overall Findings
Linking a Video Best for sharing video that someone else made. Allows you to access any video from the web. No need to worry about file formats or CPU loads. Presentation will require access to the internet or a host storage drive. Embedding a Video Best for sharing video that you made. Video lives permanently within the PowerPoint project. Increases the file size of the project, which makes sharing and uploading a challenge. May have issues with CPU load or file compatibility. Link a video in a PowerPoint file when you know you'll have internet access during the presentation, or if you have limited storage space or bandwidth to transfer the file. If you don't have access to the internet, or if you need the video file to be accessible wherever the file is stored, embed the video in the PowerPoint file. Linking a Video in a PowerPoint Pros and Cons
Advantages Video is viewable wherever you have internet access. No need to worry about processing power or file compatibility. Disadvantages Requires internet access whenever or wherever the file is opened. As long as you have permission, you can use a video in your presentation from anywhere on the internet by simply copying and pasting some HTML code. This is convenient because it limits the file size of the PowerPoint project. There's also no need to worry about file formats or CPU loads. The downside is that the video may not be accessible under all circumstances. To view a video linked to a web address (such as YouTube), you'll need an internet connection. If there is no internet connection available during the presentation, link a video from a hard drive or server. Any instance of the PowerPoint presentation will require access to that hard drive or server to view the video. If you plan to view your presentation on another computer, save all items associated with the project (for example, sound files, videos, and linked files) in the same folder as the PowerPoint presentation. When the presentation files are in the same folder, it's easy to copy the necessary files to a USB flash drive or to save the folder to a company network so that others have access to them. Embedding a Video in PowerPoint Pros and Cons
Advantages Video lives permanently within the PowerPoint file: No need for internet access. Disadvantages Drastically increases PowerPoint file size. Systems may not always be compatible with video file formats. An embedded video becomes a permanent part of the presentation, just like text and images. With embedded video, you can upload or share a single file with someone without having to worry about whether or not the video will be accessible. The downside is that embedded videos often result in huge file sizes. This can make the PowerPoint project file too large to share or upload easily. You'll also have to be careful about what file format the video is in. Newer systems may have trouble viewing old or obscure file formats, and vice versa. 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 Use Microsoft's Free PowerPoint Viewers PPTX File (What It Is and How to Open One) How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation How to Share Videos on YouTube How to Make Your Own Videos for YouTube 7 Best Free Image Hosting Websites Tips for Solving Common PowerPoint Problems How to Use Google Slides to Make a Presentation Pros and Cons of WebEx Online Meeting Tool How to Embed Video in Google Slides How to Insert Source Code Into a Word Document Convert YouTube Videos to MP4 - YouTube in PowerPoint How to Share, Embed, and Link YouTube Videos How to Send a Video Through Email Fixing Audio Problems With PowerPoint How to Embed Excel Files in Word Documents 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