How to Extract Video from Google Slides

If you've inserted a video into your Google Slides presentation and need to extract or download it separately, there are a few ways to do it.

Whether it's a YouTube video or a video file from Google Drive, this guide will walk you through the step-by-step process to extract videos from Google Slides easily.

Steps to Extract a Video from Google Slides

Method 1: Extracting a YouTube Video Link

If the video is a YouTube video embedded in the slide, you can retrieve its link and access it outside Google Slides.

Open Your Google Slides Presentation

Select the Video

• Click on the video embedded in your slide to select it.

Open Format Options

• In the toolbar, click Format Options or right-click the video and choose Format Options.

Copy the Video URL

Open the Video in a Browser

Method 2: Extracting a Video from Google Drive

If the video was inserted from Google Drive, you can download it directly.

Open Google Drive

Locate the Video File

• Find the video that was inserted into your Google Slides.

• If you don’t know the location, right-click the video in Google Slides and choose Open in Drive.

Download the Video

Method 3: Screen Recording the Video

If you cannot extract the video directly, you can record your screen while playing the video.

Use a Screen Recorder

• Open a screen recording tool like OBS Studio, Loom, or your device’s built-in screen recorder.

Start Recording

Save the Video

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Conclusion

Extracting a video from Google Slides depends on how the video was inserted. If it's a YouTube video, you can copy the link and watch it outside Google Slides.

If it’s a file from Google Drive, you can download it directly. As a last resort, you can use screen recording to capture the video.

Use these methods to get the video you need quickly and efficiently!

FAQs can come handy!

Can I download a video directly from Google Slides?

No, Google Slides doesn’t provide a direct download option for embedded videos. You need to extract them via YouTube, Google Drive, or screen recording.

What if the video is from YouTube but doesn’t show a link?

Right-click the video, select Format Options, and check the Video playback section for the URL. If it’s still unavailable, try searching for the video on YouTube manually.

Can I download a video from Google Drive if I’m not the owner?

Only if the file owner has given you permission to download the video. If you don’t have access, request permission from the owner.