If you want to save and share a video of your PowerPoint presentation, but also include narrations, a visual of yourself, and highlights or markups on the slides, you can create a recording.
Microsoft PowerPoint provides a built-in recording feature with tools that can enhance the show. You can talk through the presentation and add a cameo using your camera. You also have access to laser and pen tools to highlight important points and simply export the recorded video to share where you like.
To get started, here’s how to record a presentation in PowerPoint.
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Get the presentation ready with Plus AI for PowerPoint
Before we delve into the steps for recording your PowerPoint presentation, are you sure it’s ready? Is there some content that could be worded more effectively? Are there slides that could benefit from a different layout? Is there an essential slide missing?
With Plus for PowerPoint, you can edit existing slideshows to rewrite, remix, and insert slides with the help of AI.
And keep in mind that Plus AI can also create presentations from start to finish! Enter a description or upload a file and you’ll have a complete slideshow in minutes. Head to the Plus AI website for all the details.
Prepare the PowerPoint recording screen
With your slideshow in tip-top shape, it’s time to create the recording. Because PowerPoint offers several recording features, it’s important to take a few minutes to prepare your screen for those you want to use.
Select a slide and click the Record button on the top right of the PowerPoint window or go to the Record tab and choose From Beginning or From Current Slide.
You’ll see the recording screen appear with a toolbar at the top, a few menus at the bottom, and your current slide in the center. This is where you want to set up your preferred features.
Microphone and Camera: You’ll see buttons with the Microphone and Camera icons in the top toolbar. Select one to turn it off or on. To change the input for either, click the Show more options icon (three dots).
Camera mode: If you enable the camera, you can slightly adjust your background. Open the Select the camera mode menu (person in a square) at the bottom and choose Show Background or Blur Background.
Camera formatting: You can change the position or size of the camera as it appears on the slide. Select Edit to return to the slideshow in edit mode, go to the Insert tab, and pick Cameo. Make your changes to the camera on the slide and click Record to return to the recording screen.
View: You can use the Teleprompter which scrolls through your notes, Presenter View which displays the slideshow on one screen and a controller view on the other, or Slide View which displays the slideshow in full view. Open the Views menu at the bottom to pick one of these.
Teleprompter scroll speed: To change the scrolling speed if you use Teleprompter view, click the Teleprompter button in the top toolbar. Use the slider in the pop-up bar to adjust the speed and the X to close it when you finish.
Tip: Learn how to add a video to PowerPoint to play during your presentation.
Record the PowerPoint presentation
When you’re ready to begin, click the Record button (red circle) in the top toolbar. You’ll see a three-second countdown before the recording starts.
Advance through your slides using the microphone for narration or camera for a cameo per the features you enabled above.
You can also use the laser pointer, pen, and highlighter tools at the bottom which will be included in the recording.
In the top toolbar, select the Pause button as needed and the Stop button to finish the recording.
Tip: Did you know that you can use PowerPoint to edit videos? Check out our how-to!
Preview and export the recording
When you wrap up the recording, you can check out a preview. Select the Play button to view your recording.
If you want to re-record, use the Delete option (trash can) in the top toolbar and then start over. You can also use the arrow next to Delete to Clear Recordings or Reset to Cameo for the current slide or all slides.
If you’re set to save your recording, you can export it as a video. Choose Export in the top toolbar, pick the location to save the file, and click Export Video. To adjust the settings first, choose Customize Export.
Tip: Have a video that would make a great slideshow? Look at how to convert YouTube to PowerPoint!
Conclusion
Creating a recording of your PowerPoint presentation is a terrific way to save it with narration and/or your own face. These can add more of a personal touch to the slideshow and can be effective in many types of presentations. Will you give it a try?
And remember to check out Plus AI for help preparing slides that are engaging, attractive, and ultimately, successful!
FAQs
Why is there no record option in my PowerPoint?
If you don’t see the Record tab, you can add it easily. Go to File > Options and pick Customize Ribbon on the left. In the Main Tabs list on the right, check the box for Record. Select OK to save your change.
How to record a presentation in PowerPoint on the web?
There isn’t currently an option to record a slideshow in the web version of PowerPoint.
Where is the record audio button in PowerPoint?
When you want to record your own audio in PowerPoint, head to the Insert tab. Open the Audio menu in the Media section and choose Record Audio.
How do you turn a PowerPoint presentation into a video?
You can export any slideshow you create in PowerPoint as a video. Go to File > Export and pick Create a Video. Choose the size and quality and click Create Video.
