🎤 How to Add Voice in PowerPoint Presentation

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to add a voice over / narration to a PowerPoint slide presentation. You'll learn three different methods to adding a voiceover, including:
- Simple record tool to insert a recording onto an individual slide
- Record slide show view, which allows you to also include video & insert synchronized annotations
- Free Audacity app to make edits to your voiceover before importing to PowerPoint
👋 Additional resources:
- Audacity: www.audacityteam.org/
⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Add Recording tab to ribbon
2:02 Simple method to add voiceover
5:47 Record slide show to add voiceover
10:55 Edit audio using Audacity & import into PowerPoint
13:57 Save as show or export to video
14:37 Wrap up
📃 Watch related playlists and videos
- PowerPoint: • 👨‍🏫 How to use PowerPoint
🚩 Connect with me on social:
- LinkedIn: / kevinstratvert
- Twitter: / kevstrat
- Facebook: / kevin-stratvert-101912...
🔔 Subscribe to my TH-cam channel
th-cam.com/users/kevlers?...
🎬 Want to watch again? Navigate back to my TH-cam channel quickly
www.kevinstratvert.com
🛍 Support me with your Amazon purchases: amzn.to/3kCP2yz
⚖ As full disclosure, I use affiliate links above. Purchasing through these links gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel -- the price to you is the same.
#powerpoint

[@KevinStratvert]

⏭ Here's a playlist of all my videos on PowerPoint: th-cam.com/play/PLlKpQrBME6xIKFhSxvoRzy5mrewPe1PcM.html

[@vtcl1]

I honestly think that your videos are the most explanatory that I've come across. However, it is very heart-breaking to know that I asked a question but you didn't respond. It comes across as if either my question was a silly one, or you only value certain comments from your viewers/subscribers.
Come on, Kevin. That's not the way to treat your audience. You ask us to subscribe but still ignore questions.

[@ogaliemmanuel1005]

How can I transfer a voice on video and program what I will like it to say with the previous voice on the video

[@ogaliemmanuel1005]

Who’s good at this voice changer

[@Lisa-nj5lo]

Hi Kevin, I consult your videos often to get help with recording in PowerPoint! Can you discuss how to create an instructional video with narration using screen recorder? I need to demo how to download and complete a form in Word. This training video is for a global audience. Can you also include tips on how to create and use scripted narration within the training video? Thank you.

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

Kevin: I really, really needed this to complete an assignment for my Master's degree. Thank you so much.

[@KevinStratvert]

Glad to help!

[@ononsoorizu6556]

Now I'm here to also learn for my own masters degree too😂

[@PSEHBI]

Lmbo honestly think we are all here for that

[@nancylewis3827]

Me too! Thanks!

[@cy9254]

Working on a Graduates degree class online presentation, this helped me tremendously so now I can get back to focousing on the content over the technicals. Thanks Kevin!

[@RRD97]

For those whose slides are not changing automatically after the audio:
Go to Transitions > Timing > Advance Slide and check the box before After [timestamp].

[@entrepreneursredefined3303]

Thanks for this tutorial on the various ways to add voiceovers to PowerPoint. Being a PowerPoint novice, I struggled with this and was using another application. However. now that you've explained just how easy it is, I am able to complete my projects in much less time. And, they look and SOUND more professional. Thanks for another great video tutorial, Kevin.

[@kobinathan8163]

PERFECT! EXACTLY what I needed! I have spent hours reviewing paid, expensive options to record my online course, and then I chanced upon your video here. Realize I have everything I need to complete my recordings for FREE! Thanks, Kevin.

[@sekousmiley9765]

I'm here because I have an assignment requiring ppt with voice over as part of my MBA. This video is just what I was looking for, short, concise and professional video. Thanks a lot Kevin, this is really helpful 🙏

[@otherwisemaladroit]

Kevin, this was super helpful! This was the exact tutorial that I needed. Keep being awesome! 🤘

[@cdholland98]

Excellent video! I already have Audacity but never thought I could use it with PowerPoint. This tutorial will help me take my work projects up several notches. Thank you!!!

[@lishabarrett8750]

Kevin, thank you so much for your videos! I have a video presentation that is due in one day for my Professional Writing class and this video helped me learn a technique from scratch--in just a few minutes! I even took notes for future projects and recommended your videos to the other students in my class :) Thank you so much for taking the time out to share your knowledge to help everyone; including college students like me. I subscribed!

[@ellamayo9619]

Thank god I saw this because my teacher assigned a final where you have to use a voiceover in your presentation, and i've never done that before so you saved me! Thank you!

[@HansUtFryslan]

Thanks Kevin. All very clearly understandable and quite comprehensive for just 15 minutes.

[@SavageGothamChess]

My favourite Microsoft Creator does a tutorial of my favourite Microsoft Tool. Very useful tutorial. You are the best.

[@KevinStratvert]

Another video on your favorite tool coming out tomorrow 😁

[@wealthwithathena]

Love Audacity! I've been using it for almost 10 years. Thanks for this tutorial - you rekindled my love for PowerPoint :)

[@jonathanblanding9774]

Mannnnnn, all I can say is THANK YOU!!!! My last assignment for my Master's Degree is a PowerPoint presentation that needs voiceover. I'm about to skip out of this room and get a relaxing night's sleep.

[@shewynshumba5025]

Waaal Waaaal. You are the BESSSSSST!!!

[@bernadettebrown-williams7710]

OMG
I love this! I have been searching for a month as to how to get this done and here you are! Thank you so much Kevin I am a subscriber now and always will be.

[@stuartanderson3431]

Brilliant ! Told me exactly what I need to know, clearly and concisely.

[@mahsudesh]

Kevin, could you please make a tutorial on how to add a flipping page effect incorporating today's lesson "How to Add Voice.." in which text is shown, read out loud and the slide flips over and then the next slide appears? Thank you for being the calmest, nicest instructor around!

[@nonyabiz3942]

You're a lifesaver. Thank you!

[@dreamyartist2813]

Your tutorials are really great! ♥️✨

[@a7salem]

The best ppt teacher 👨‍🏫 in the planet , good luck

[@TechforSenior]

Thanks Kevin. Great Video. I used to do narrated PP Slides but now use Camtasia. I use the " addin " Integration in PP for Camtasia and it puts it right into my video editor. This gives me the most professional product.

[@ftmb838]

Needed this! Thanks!

[@AndriesduPlessis]

Awesome thanx Kevin. I often share your Vids with my lecturing colleagues.

[@RussellSmith]

Thanks for the clear tutorial! Most people won't know about the Recording tab in PowerPoint.

[@olepuggaard]

Great video Kevin, as a daily user of PPT I didn't know this. Gives new possibilities when sending presentations to leads.

[@1Sweeetsage]

Kevin, Thank you for always delivering quality content. The cadence in which you deliver paired with the little nuances of specific features gives me a comprehension I’ve not found elsewhere.
Cheers!
🎉

[@traceyvaccarino]

Hi Kevin- thank you for this helpful information. I am creating an online course for anxiety relief and I purchased a course on course creation. In the course, the creator advises to plunk down $$$ for a platform to create courses, but I knew there had to be a cost effective way when first starting out! I appreciate this thank you!

[@nodira_filmcomposer]

Thank you! I needed for my Master’s assessment too!!

[@shashikantlagwankar6756]

The way you have explained in simple language is amazing!

[@violeta4338]

you’re a lifesaver magic man ty

[@jecilynsharoncaralde6121]

This is perfect! Great help for building my decks. 🥰 love&light

[@pamkeller1254]

thankful for this as I need to complete one of these recorded PPT for my DNP class.

[@pamgarland9502]

This was fantastic! Thank you!

[@jodithrasher2453]

You are a lifesaver! Thank you so much!

[@thesmallskoop8810]

Thank you really needed this!

[@motivated2010]

Just what I needed-Thank you Sir!

[@ndotaiby]

Thank you! You're the best!

[@upaliamarasinghe879]

Thanks, Kevin. Your video presentation was evident and precise.

[@tieshaspann1869]

This is extremely helpful !! Thank you.

[@jhamdan2012]

Kevin, you are the best. Also, you have a nice and clear voice.

[@keylove3189]

I love you! You are a great teacher. Very very helpful step by step instructions.

[@helenk560]

Thank you so much! Your videos helps me a lot!

[@Belquzz]

This was so helpful. Thanks so much

[@markcaro2328]

Very helpful, well structured and detailed video. Thank you!

[@ryanlewis1931]

thanks kevin it helped me a lot

[@CotyWalker]

This is awesome! thank you!!!!

[@susannafataki2293]

thank you so much , really helpful

[@enassothman5295]

Thank you so much for such a clarifying simple video . So informative.

[@hdexx]

Thank you very much, this video really helps!!

[@jesuis_ray]

Great tips as always!

[@iminthemeadow]

Great Video. Thanks Kevin!

[@rolfbackstrom6029]

Hello Kevin! This is another very good tutorial from you and I am very grateful indeed. I am more and more impressed with Powerpoint. I have overlooked it for far too long.
All the best

[@artist6135]

You are awesome!!! Thank you!!

[@coolfplife7438]

Thanks for this step by step. This saved me on a time limited project.

[@ruthchiboka8670]

Thanks Kelvin. This video was super helpful

[@teacherterrysonlineadventu163]

Perfect presentation. It covered everything I need.

[@ladyashephd727]

Brilliant ThankYou!

[@jonathanrousselle9304]

You just saved a life, god bless you

[@maryenaj15]

Thank you very much, now I can work on my school project ❤ you are God sent 🙏

[@chowny1977]

Cheers Kevin. Helped my do my PowerPoint assignment for my BA.

[@fksoftware]

Wooow!!
You're incredible in this tutorial. So much to learn in 15:13.
Thank you so much.

[@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet]

Outstanding! I learned a lot! I can now use this for my classes that require a PowerPoint presentation. Thank you!

[@naty5166]

Thank you Kevin!!! The video is extremely helpful for me!!

[@briansmith231]

Thank you Kevin this was very useful. Great video, much appreciated.

[@prasitpoonpipatkit250]

Great! Kevin.
Thank you.

[@KatyCat4Life86]

thanks so much for this it helped so much!!

[@voyagerone688]

Wow! Another excellent video, thank you Kevin. I've just watched your one on adding music to slides which I'm using to make a short presentation for my history degree at Uni' next week. I wondered how to add live speech to a recording and now I see you've covered this aspect too, great!
Thank you so much again, it really helps seeing the visual alongside the instructions as I can follow along with PowerPoint open to one side... it makes it so much easier than reading Microsoft's help pages. Cheers Kevin, thank you again for saving my bacon! Anthony 🙂

[@7eguegueh499]

I wish I saw this video earlier! That goes with every video you have. Kevin, every video you make is valuable. Thank you so much.

[@stacyroselmond6752]

Thank you this is great have a video presentation for homework tonight. You saved me !! Wish I could give it 10 thumbs

[@chichiugo2072]

Thank you so much for this

[@brotherkosmosclark8976]

Thanks ten thousand stars. This was Kosmic, Dude.

[@cheekymonkeygirl3378]

His videos are so easy to understand. ♥️

[@rolucia123]

Thanks so much!

[@victorheranandez1935]

Thanks! Had to do this for a project. Came out pretty good!

[@christophermanci8862]

Thank you Kevin!

[@charlyn7272]

Kevin I so enjoy your video's . Thank you so much for teaching this stuff.

[@shirleyandrews2572]

I really needed this Kevin I had no idea how to do this task. I appreciate your help.

[@therealhomersimpson7263]

holy shit i think this was the best how to video I've seen lmao great job kev keep it up, proud of ya

[@vspavansharma9594]

You are a Master…
Thanks a lot

[@melissaandres9469]

This helped me quite a bit! Thanks for such a good tutorial!

[@mcutrone221]

The tip on Audacity was priceless, thanks

[@CoachingMentor]

Thank you Kevin. It will make a lot of my work easier. Thanks a ton !

[@deborahhansel3974]

Thank you so much! You have saved my assignment, I couldn't figure out how to do it! I love the Audacity App!!!!

[@DJC819]

THANK YOU!

[@ritivishwakarma564]

Thanks, This helped alot.

[@nancylewis3827]

Thank you so much for your help! You made it so easy!!!!

[@Fufusan007]

you are the best Kevin, keep going

[@wastutitaka4262]

Thank you for sharing Kevin..

[@NiallWilkins]

So helpful, thank you!

[@elenahernandez4389]

Thanks so much Kevin, made directions clear and precise 😊

[@marvelmobit3219]

THANKS ,your video is awesome.

[@epigenovixdiagnostics2585]

thank you Kevin for sharing- very insightful

[@noonedsfsdf]

THE BEST PERSON IN THE WORLD
Answer - Kevin Startvert

[@959susanne]

fantastic, just starting to make power points, i'm 62 and you make it brilliantly easy. thank yyou

[@nykolashroll-lee5171]

This was very useful, thank you!

[@magdeleinebeni8675]

Thank you very much!. Very helpful. I appreciate your presentation

[@sophsterm]

Great instructions. Thank you.

[@JasimAzawiShow]

This was fantastic. Thank you so much. Great job. Cheers

[@elle1642]

Amazing video! So helpful. Thank you.