Adding audio to your slides not only enriches your presentation but also makes it more engaging and dynamic. Follow the detailed steps below, or use the interactive demo I’ve created—just click through each step to complete the process. For those who prefer written instructions, here’s everything you need to know:
Step 1: Upload Your Audio File to Google Drive
Tip: Google Slides only supports adding audio from Google Drive, so you’ll need to upload your audio file there first.
- Open Google Drive.
2. Click the “New” button in the top left corner.
3. From the dropdown menu, select “File upload”, and upload the audio file you’ve downloaded.
- Pro Tip: You can track the upload progress in the small box in the bottom-right corner.
4. Once the upload is complete, refresh the page. You’ll find the newly uploaded file in your list of Drive files.
Step 2: Insert the Audio into Google Slides
- Open your Google Slides presentation.
2. Click on the “Insert” menu at the top.
3. Select “Audio” from the dropdown options.
4. In the window that appears, navigate to “My Drive” and locate the audio file you just uploaded.
- Select the audio file and click “Insert”. The audio will now be added to your slide.
Step 3: Customize the Audio Icon
The audio will appear on your slide as an icon. You can adjust its appearance to better fit your design:
- Right-click on the audio icon.
2. From the context menu, choose the options you need to resize, reposition, or customize the icon’s style.