How to Add Continuous Music to Google Slides Presentation

Adding continuous music to your Google Slides presentation enhances engagement and creates a more immersive experience for your audience.

Since Google Slides doesn’t have a built-in feature for continuous music, you need to use an external audio link to make it play across all slides.

Follow these simple steps to add background music that plays throughout your presentation seamlessly.

Step 1: Upload Your Audio File to Google Drive

Google Slides does not allow direct audio uploads, so you need to first upload your music file to Google Drive.

Open Google Drive and click on the + New button. Select File Upload and choose your audio file. Wait for the file to upload completely.

Step 2: Get the Shareable Link of Your Audio File

To ensure that the music plays without interruption, you need to make the audio file publicly accessible.

Locate your uploaded file in Google Drive. Right-click on the file and select Get Link.

Change the sharing settings to Anyone with the link can view. Copy the link to use it in Google Slides.

Step 3: Insert the Audio Link in Google Slides

Now that you have the shareable link, you can insert it into your presentation.

Open your Google Slides presentation. Select the slide where you want the music to start. Click on Insert > Audio.

Paste the copied Google Drive link in the URL box. Click Insert to add the audio to your slide.

Step 4: Set Audio Playback to Play Continuously

To make the music play across all slides, adjust the audio settings.

Click on the inserted audio icon. In the Format Options panel on the right, select Audio Playback.

Choose Automatically under the Start playing option. Check the Loop audio option to make it play continuously.

Adjust the volume as needed.

Step 5: Hide the Audio Icon (Optional)

If you don’t want the audio icon to be visible during the presentation:

Click on the audio icon.

Resize it or move it off-screen.

Ensure the Start playing automatically option is enabled so it plays without clicking.

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can add continuous background music to your Google Slides presentation and make it more engaging.

With proper settings, the music will play smoothly across all slides without interruption.

FAQs can come handy!

Can I add Spotify or YouTube music to Google Slides?

Yes, you can insert a YouTube or Spotify link instead of an uploaded audio file. However, it will open in a new tab rather than playing directly within the slides.

Will the music play when I share the presentation?

Yes, but ensure the audio file is shared with the right permissions (anyone with the link can view) so others can hear it.

Can I adjust the audio volume in Google Slides?

Yes, you can control the volume in the Format Options under Audio Playback to adjust how loud the music plays.

How to Add Continuous Music to Google Slides Presentation