How Do You Embed a Video in PowerPoint? 3 Simple Solutions

Embedding a video in PowerPoint can improve your presentations by making them more engaging, dynamic, and informative. So, in this article, we will explore the top 3 ways on how do you embed a YouTube video in PowerPoint, such as embedding via URL, code, and how to embed the YouTube video offline. We have also discussed CapCut as an excellent tool for editing YouTube videos for PowerPoint. Its features, like music, auto-captions, and AI avatars, make it the ideal tool for editing YouTube videos for PowerPoint.

Benefits of using videos in PowerPoint presentations

• Standout from the crowd
• Using videos in PowerPoint presentations helps you capture the audience's attention and makes your presentation stand out. When your video appears in your PPT, it brings a new visual experience to the audience.
• Share a lot of information quickly
• A well-made video can present the information concisely. Videos condense a lot of information into easily digestible formats, allowing you to share plenty of information quickly. This helps the audience to grasp the key points.
• Add visual appeal
• Adding videos to your presentations increases their visual appeal. The moving sounds, images, and graphics make your slide come to life, leading to a better experience. This visual simulation engages your audience and keeps them interested in your presentation.
• Create a lasting impression
• Videos can create a lasting impression on viewers by making emotional connections. If told correctly, the videos become etched in the viewers' minds, and they remember them long after the presentation ends.

After reading these benefits, you should be more interested in embedding YouTube videos in PowerPoint presentations. So, let's look at the top 3 ways to embed videos in PowerPoint.

Way 1: Embed a YouTube video into PowerPoint via URL

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1. Open YouTube and copy the link
2. Go to YouTube in your web browser and select the video you want to embed. Then, copy the video URL from the address bar. Ensure the link is to the specific video and not other sections.
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4. Paste the Youtube link in PowerPoint
5. Open PowerPoint and click on the "Video" tab at the top of the window. This will open several options to add content to your slides. Then, choose "Link to Video" and paste the YouTube URL in the space provided. PowerPoint will then directly embed the video from YouTube.
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7. Position and customize
8. Once the video is embedded, you can resize and position it as you like. To customize the video, right-click on it, and you will see different options, like "Modify Video," "Trim Video," and "Action Settings."
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Way 2: Insert YouTube videos in PowerPoint with code

Step
1. Copy the YouTube embed code
2. To insert a YouTube video in PowerPoint using embed code, go to the YouTube video you want to insert. After that, click the "Share" option and select the "Embed" option. This will display HTML code, which you must copy.
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4. Insert the embed code into PowerPoint
5. Select the "Insert" tab in the PowerPoint presentation and choose "Video." Then, choose the "Link to Video" option. Next, paste the embed code into the provided space. PowerPoint will then embed the YouTube video in PowerPoint.
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7. Position and customize
8. Once the video is embedded, you can resize and position it as you like. To customize the video, right-click on it, and you will see different options, like "Modify video," "Trim video," and "Action settings."

Way 3: Embed a YouTube video into a PowerPoint presentation offline

Step
1. Download the YouTube video as an MP4 video
2. First, download the YouTube video which you want to use. You can download it through YouTube Premium.
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3. Choose the slide and insert the downloaded video
4. To add a YouTube video to PowerPoint, select the slide you want to insert the video. Then, click the "Insert" tab and choose "Video." Then, select "Local Video." Select the video from your PC and then click "Insert." The video will be added to the presentation.
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Things to know when embedding YouTube videos in PowerPoint

• Compatibility of different PowerPoint versions
• Ensure the YouTube video is compatible with your version. Microsoft 365 and PowerPoint 2019 provide seamless YouTube embedding via URL. PowerPoint 2016 supports embedding videos with fewer features, while PowerPoint 2010 may require some plugins. Older versions face limitations during direct online embedding.
• Legal playback rights
• Ensure that the video you embed in PowerPoint has proper playback rights for public display. Unauthorized usage can lead to legal consequences, so always check the video's licensing to avoid legal risks.
• Validity of embedded YouTube video link
• The YouTube video link will become invalid if the privacy settings are changed or it has been deleted. So, always check the link's validity to avoid playback issues during the PowerPoint presentation.

In order to prevent the inserted link from failing or network link problems during presentation, which will affect the performance, we recommend embedding the video directly instead of a link. To optimize a YouTube video to be more relevant to your PowerPoint theme, you can start by using video editing tools such as CapCut. It has rich video editing features to help you optimize YouTube videos for PPT.

Bonus time: Editing YouTube videos for PowerPoint using CapCut

CapCut is video editing software that is perfect for editing YouTube videos for PowerPoint presentations. It offers a variety of features like text, captions, and AI avatars to add narrations to YouTube videos. You can use these features to add PPT-related content to YouTube videos to help the audience better understand your presentation topic. Now, download CapCut and enhance your presentations with attractive YouTube videos!

Key features

• Text and caption tools: CapCut features powerful text editing features, allowing you to easily add and customize text in YouTube videos for PPT.
• Video and audio library: The software offers royalty-free sound effects to enhance your presentation videos.
• AI features: CapCut offers several AI features, including auto-captions and AI avatars.

Steps to edit YouTube videos

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1. Import your YouTube video
2. To begin with, first download the YouTube video to your PC. After that, open CapCut and create a new project. Next, click "Import" and select the YouTube video from the gallery. Alternatively, drag and drop the video onto the timeline.
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4. Edit the YouTube video
5. You can add text overlays or captions to meet the PPT topic using the text tool. To adjust the video speed, go to the "Speed" option from the right-hand panel to slow or speed up the video. To add more visual elements to the YouTube video, you can navigate to "Transition" in the top left toolbar and add various transitions. You can also select "Audio" to add background music and sound effects.
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7. Export and share
8. After editing your video, click "Export" at the top right corner and choose your desired format and resolution. Click "Export" to save the video. Once the video is saved on your PC, you can embed the YouTube video in PowerPoint presentation.
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Conclusion

Embedding YouTube videos in PowerPoint presentations is essential in delivering rich content that quickly captures the audience's attention. Whether embedding the PowerPoint presentations via URL, code, or adding offline videos, these methods help to elevate your presentations. To further enhance your video in the PPT presentation, you can edit the videos using CapCut first. Its features, like customizable text options and AI-powered features, like AI avatars, make it the perfect tool for editing YouTube videos. You can easily add any words related to the PPT topic with these features. So, get CapCut and captivate your audience with high-quality videos.

FAQs

1. Can I embed videos from other platforms besides YouTube into PowerPoint?
2. Yes, you can use several other platforms, like Vimeo, Daily Motion, or Facebook. The process is similar to that of attaching YouTube videos to PowerPoint. Copy the link or HTML code and add it to PowerPoint using the "Insert" tab. However, ensure that the video settings allow embedding and sharing. To increase the appeal of videos before embedding them into PowerPoint, edit them using professional video editing software, like CapCut, with text, transitions, filters, and sound effects.
3. How to adjust the display size of a YouTube video in PowerPoint?
4. To adjust the display size of a YouTube video in PowerPoint, drag its corners to resize it. You can also use the "Format" tab to select the precise measurements for your video. To ensure optimal fitting, maintain the aspect ratio. It would help if you also considered editing the footage using CapCut to get the best results when adjusting the display size.
5. What file formats are supported when adding YouTube videos to PowerPoint?
6. When embedding a YouTube video in PowerPoint via URL or code, the supported file format is typically the video's URL or embed code. If you download the video first, the popular formats PowerPoint supports are MP4, MOV, WMV, MPG(MPEG), ASF, M4V, and AVI. You can edit the videos using CapCut before adding them to PowerPoint, as it supports exporting MP4 and MOV files.