So you have two options for turning your presentation into a video that's ready to view: Save/export your presentation to a video file format (.mp4 or .wmv). Save your presentation as …

In PowerPoint, you can add animated GIFs, videos from your computer or online videos, recordings, export your presentation as a video, and even add captions to videos.

Training: After you create your PowerPoint presentation, you can save it as a video to share with others. Watch this video to learn how.

You can record your PowerPoint presentation—or just a single slide—and capture voice, ink gestures, and your video presence. The completed recording is like any other presentation. …

Depending on the version of PowerPoint that you're using, you can insert an embedded video (the default behavior) or link to a video file stored on your computer.

You can record your computer screen and related audio, and then embed it in your PowerPoint slide—or you can save it as a separate file. Open the slide that you want to put the screen …

You can use the playback options in PowerPoint to control how and when a video appears in your presentation. You can play a video in full screen mode or resize it to dimensions that you …

If you experience slow playback, a lag between audio and video, audio stuttering, or frames being lost, see Tips for improving audio and video playback and compatibility.

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