How to Add sound effects to Google Slides

Adding sound effects to Google Slides can enhance your presentation, making it more engaging and interactive for your audience.

Though Google Slides doesn’t have a built-in feature to directly add audio files like PowerPoint, there are ways to incorporate sound effects using workarounds.

This guide will show you how to do it step by step click on the prompt blinking which will give you a step by step virtual guide tour.

How to Add Sound Effects to Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Upload Your Audio File to Google Drive

To add sound effects to Google Slides, start by uploading the desired audio file (MP3 or WAV format) to Google Drive.

You can do this by dragging the file into Google Drive or clicking on the "+ New" button, then selecting "File Upload."

Once uploaded, locate the audio file in Google Drive.

Step 2: Open Your Google Slides Presentation

Open the Google Slides presentation where you want to add sound effects.

You can either use an existing presentation or create a new one by selecting "Blank" or choosing from the available templates.

Step 3: Insert an Audio Link to the Slide

Navigate to the slide where you want to add the sound effect.

Click on the "Insert" tab at the top of the screen, and from the dropdown menu, select "Link."

In the pop-up box, paste the URL of the audio file from Google Drive.

To get the link, right-click on the audio file in Google Drive, select "Get Link," and make sure the sharing settings allow "Anyone with the link" to view it.

Step 4: Add a Playable Icon or Text

After inserting the audio link, you may want to add a visual cue for users to know where to click for the sound effect.

You can do this by inserting a speaker icon or simply adding text like "Click for Sound."

To insert an image, click on "Insert" and then "Image" to add a relevant icon or use the text box to type.

Step 5: Adjust the Audio Settings (Optional)

You can further customize how the audio plays.

For example, you can set the audio to play automatically by embedding the audio file in an external video and adding it to the slide.

However, this step involves more advanced techniques, and most users can manually click to play the sound by clicking the provided link.

Now that you've added sound effects to Google Slides, take your presentation to the next level by learning how to make a GIF in Canva to include animated visuals.

Conclusion

Adding sound effects to Google Slides can make your presentation more dynamic and engaging.

Though Google Slides doesn’t directly support audio uploads, using Google Drive links and inserting clickable elements helps achieve the same result.

With these simple steps, you can add sound to create a richer experience for your audience.

FAQs can take you forward!

Can I make the audio play automatically on Google Slides?

No, Google Slides currently doesn't support autoplay for audio files. You need to click to play the sound.

What audio formats are supported in Google Drive for Google Slides?

Google Drive supports popular audio formats like MP3 and WAV, which can be used for embedding in Google Slides.

Can I adjust the volume of the sound in Google Slides?

Google Slides itself does not have volume controls, but you can adjust the volume in the browser or the media player when playing the sound.