Efficiently insert audio in Google Slides

Inserting audio in Google Slides offers you a creative way to enhance your presentations and make them more lively. Whether you want to use podcasts, music, or sound effects, adding audio can significantly enhance the impact of your presentation. In this guide, you will learn how to insert and edit audio in Google Slides in a few simple steps.

Key Takeaways

• You can only insert audio files from Google Drive.
• The volume can be set specifically for the presentation.
• You have the option to hide the audio icon or activate a loop.

Step-by-Step Guide

Insert Audio

Start by opening the Google Slides presentation where you want to insert the audio. Then go to the fourth tab "Insert".

Here you will find the option "Audio". Click on it to proceed.

Select Audio from Google Drive

You will now be prompted to select an audio file. Note that you can only use files located in your Google Drive for this purpose. This means that audio tracks stored locally on your computer cannot be used. Look in your Google Drive for the desired audio file.

Click on the desired file to select it and insert it into your presentation. Once you do this, you will see the duration and other basic information.

Adjust Audio

You have the option to adjust the volume of the audio file specifically for this presentation. This means that the volume you set here will not affect the original file in Google Drive.

Adjust the volume to your liking, for example, to 50 or 100. You can adjust the volume for each audio element individually.

Adjust Audio Icon

If you want to access the audio during your presentation without the icon, there is an option to hide the icon. Enable this option so that the audio is inserted without the viewer seeing the icon.

Set Audio Playback

You may also want to set when the audio should start. If you have programmed the audio, you can even set whether the audio starts automatically when the slide is displayed or by a click.

Additionally, there is an option to play the audio in a loop. This feature is particularly useful if you want to use a long audio track for background music.

Make sure that the audio does not stop when switching slides if you plan to use background music long term.

Test Presentation

After making all the settings, you should test the presentation. Go to "Present" and check if the audio is playing as desired.

Conclusion

If you have followed all these steps, you should have successfully integrated audio into your Google Slides presentation. Use this feature to make your slides more appealing and provide your audience with a unique experience.

Summary

Inserting audio can add a special touch to your presentation. With the above step-by-step guide, you have all the important aspects at hand to effectively integrate audio into your Google Slides.