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Easily insert a recorded video from your camera into Google Slides using Google Drive

How to Insert a Video from Your Camera into Google Slides

Adding a video from your camera to Google Slides enhances your presentation by making it more engaging and interactive.

While Google Slides doesn’t support direct video recording, you can record a video on your device and then insert it into your slides.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to easily add a video from your camera into Google Slides.


Steps to Insert a Video from Your Camera into Google Slides

Step 1: Record a Video Using Your Camera

Open the Camera app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Record the video you want to add to your presentation.

Once recorded, save the video to your device.

Step 2: Upload the Video to Google Drive

Go to Google Drive and log in to your account. Click New > File upload and select the recorded video.

Wait for the upload to complete.

Step 3: Open Your Google Slides Presentation

Visit Google Slides and open your presentation. Navigate to the slide where you want to add the video.

Step 4: Insert the Video from Google Drive

Click Insert > Video from the top menu. Select Google Drive and locate your uploaded video.

Click Insert to add the video to your slide.

Step 5: Adjust the Video Size and Settings

Resize and reposition the video as needed.

Click on the video, then select Format options (on the right panel) to:

  • Set autoplay when presenting.
  • Trim the video to show only the relevant part.
  • Mute the audio if necessary.

Step 6: Present Your Slides with the Video

Click Present in Google Slides. Play the video directly from the slide during your presentation.


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Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily add a video from your camera to Google Slides.

This method allows you to enhance your presentations with personalized videos, making them more interactive and engaging.


FAQs on Inserting a Video from Your Camera into Google Slides

Can I upload a video directly to Google Slides?

No, you must first upload the video to Google Drive before inserting it into Google Slides.

What video formats does Google Slides support?

Google Slides supports common formats like MP4, MOV, and AVI when uploaded via Google Drive.

Can I add a video without using Google Drive?

No, Google Slides requires the video to be hosted on Google Drive or YouTube for embedding.

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Sanskar Tiwari is the founder of MagicSlides and IAG Tech. Over the past 5 years, he has shipped 24+ products and taught 100k+ students how to code. His work focuses on AI‑assisted creation and developer education.