How to Add Music to Google Slides: 4 Effective Ways to Add Engaging Audio

Tired of using all the effective ways, whether it’s adding images, stylish fonts, or transitions to make your presentation look dynamic? Looking for something new and out-of-the-box ideas? Adding music to Google Slides will take your presentation to cloud nine. 

Fret not! If you are new to this, read the article ahead and learn the step-by-step instructions on how to add music to Google Slides using 4 effective methods. 

Quick Answer

Open the Google Slides>> Insert>> Video/Audio>> Paste the URL/ Select the file from drive>> Insert>> Save Changes.

How To Insert YouTube Music On Google Slides?

Check out the steps to insert YouTube music on your upcoming project’s Google Slides. 

1. Find the YouTube music you want to add to your project. 

2. Copy the link to paste it into the Google Slides. 

   

3. Open the Google Slide presentation and click on Insert. 

   

4. From the drop-down menu, choose Video.

   

5. Paste the copied link in the empty box.

   

6. Tap on the video to select.

   

7. Finally, hit the Insert in the bottom right to complete the process.

   

8. Tap on the video icon and adjust the playback settings according to your preferences. 

   

Insert the Audio File From Google Drive 

Listed below are the steps to insert the audio file from Google Drive.

NOTE: Before adding audio to the slide deck, make sure that the file is uploaded on Google and has a file size less than 100 MB followed in MP3 or WAV format 

1. Open the Google Slides on your PC. (Google Chrome>> Menu Icon beside the account image>>Slides).

   

2. Navigate to the Insert tab.

   

3. Choose Audio from the dropdown list.

   

4. Select the audio you want to upload. 

   

5. Click on Insert to complete the process. 

   

6. Now, alter the settings of your audio according to your preferences.

   

7. It is suggested to opt for Automatically, audio playback option to avoid any further inconvenience.

   

8. Check the box for the Hide icon when presenting to cover the button from the slide.

   

Insert the Audio From Music Streaming Services 

Check out the step-by-step instructions to add audio from music streaming platforms (for instance, Spotify). 

1. Open the slide you want to add audio.

2. Now to add a link, you are required to add a plain text box (Insert>>Textbox) including some text, for instance, “Play Me”.

   

3. After that, open the music on Spotify you want to attach.

   

4. Click on the three horizontal dot icons.

   

5. Choose Share>> Copy Song Link.

   

6. Return to the Google slide, and select the text (Play Me).

   

7. Hover over to Insert>> Link>> Paste the link.

   

How to Add Sound to Google Slides Using Android and iOS Phones?

While the process of adding sound to Google Slides works smoothly on desktops/PCs, you can also embed it using Android and Apple phones, when in a hurry. Here are the step-by-step instructions.

1. Record your audio, or save the audio track in the required file format. Edit them as per the requirement and save them in the drive.

2. Navigate to the file format, head over to the sharing permission, share the general access to Anyone with the Link, and copy the URL for the further process. 

   

3. Open the Google Slide you want to add audio.

4. Select Insert>> Audio>> Paste the link of the audio file. 

5. Adjust the audio settings from the Format options according to your requirements.

What are the Benefits of Adding Audio to Google Slides?

Audio and music lift the mood, regardless of what your surroundings are. So, adding audio to Google Slides can boost your content quality and efforts. Take a tour of the other benefits mentioned ahead.  

Enhance Engagement 

Adding music is the best factor to create a compelling presentation. It can set the mood and atmosphere for the clients. 

Let us understand with the help of an example, suppose you are presenting ideas for the Easter sale. So adding music to your marketing slide show, like Easter instrumental hymns in the background of your presentation, will make your audience feel the vibe of the festival. 

Easy to Understand 

You will agree that listening requires less effort than reading the concept. Therefore, humans tend to mesmerize things more when they listen than while poring over text. So adding a customized voiceover or a sound that can draw concentration can help the audience pay full attention to details. 

Improve Accessibility 

Adding customized voiceovers explaining the visual presentation concept can help the visually impaired participate without discomfort. In addition, the non-native participants who struggle with reading a language can also benefit from the voiceovers. 

Can You Add Your Own Audio to a Google Slides Presentation?

The short answer is YES! You can seamlessly add your own audio to a Google Slide deck. You just need to record high-quality audio and convert it to a supporting file format (MP3 or WAV). Well, the recording can be done on your own, or you can get assistance from any third-party digital platform. 

Adding slow background music besides the voiceover can work as the cherry on the cake. But bear in mind that the music you decide to choose should not be copyrighted. 

Conclusion 

To add music to your Google Slides, all you need is to follow 3 simple steps – Upload the audio track in Google Drive>> Insert in Google Slide>> Adjust the formatting. For better results, you are required to search for authentic audio pieces or record a high-quality format using third-party platforms. 

To ensure everything goes as planned in your real-time session, consider cross-checking the audio settings and troubleshooting the unwanted interruptions. 

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