Sometimes sending over a PowerPoint slide deck with text and visuals isn’t enough. Adding your voice can help you provide additional context and explanations. In this article, we’ll go through a step-by-step process of how to record a voiceover in PowerPoint.
So whether you’re creating an e-learning course, a sales pitch, or a product demo, by the end of this guide, you’ll be ready to deliver a high-quality and engaging PowerPoint presentation. Let’s dive in.
How to Record an Audio-Only Voiceover in PowerPoint
One of the easiestways to build an engaging PowerPoint presentationis to add an audio-only voiceover to your slide deck. Here’s how to go about it.
If you’re not satisfied with the audio, click the record button to re-record the audio.
How to Edit Audio Voiceover in PowerPoint
PowerPoint has a native audio editor for editing your voiceover. When you click the loudspeaker icon, two contextual tabs appear:Audio FormatandPlayback.
Use the settings underAudio Formatto change the appearance of the loudspeaker icon.
Additionally, use thePlaybacksettings to make changes to your audio. Here’s a summary of the key features in this section.
How to Record a Voiceover With Slideshow in PowerPoint
To synchronize your audio with actions on the slide, like highlighting key areas or sketching, follow these steps.
Take a pause before you switch to the next slide or your recording might get cut off.
In addition to the audio-only and slideshow-based voiceovers we’ve discussed, you can alsorecord a voiceover with a screen recording.
How to Delete a Voiceover in PowerPoint
To delete your PowerPoint voiceover, follow these simple steps.
How to Save Your Presentation With Voiceover in PowerPoint
Whether you recorded an audio-only voiceover or one with a slideshow, you need to choose the best way to save it for an optimal viewing experience. Let’s explore three methods to achieve this.
Save as a PowerPoint File
This method is best if you’re working with collaborators who need to edit the PowerPoint file.
Save as a PowerPoint Show File
A PowerPoint show file automatically opens in slideshow mode. To save your presentation as a PowerPoint Show file, follow the same process as the previous one but change the Save As type to PowerPoint Show.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps:
Save as Video
This method saves your PowerPoint presentation as an MP4 file, making it perfect for demos and tutorials.
Engage Your Audience With Voiceovers in PowerPoint
Adding a voiceover to your PowerPoint presentation can significantly enhance its delivery and overall impact. With this article as a guide, you’re fully equipped to record your first voiceover in PowerPoint. The more voiceovers you create, the easier it gets. To make your voiceovers even more personable, the Cameo feature lets you record customized camera feeds.
