How to Record A PowerPoint Presentation With Audio

Introduction

Did you know that some people prefer watching videos while listening to information rather than reading information in a video? Video presentations can be created with PowerPoint. PowerPoint was developed by Microsoft Office, which is a tool for creating presentations. Through MS PowerPoint, you can combine graphics, text, tables, multimedia objects, and animation in one place to present information interestingly and effectively.

But what if you want to record a PowerPoint presentation with audio for later use? This is possible with a few methods we will be covering in this article below. Come and read this article further!

Part 1. How to Record A Presentation PowerPoint with Audio in Microsoft 365

The first way you can record a voiceover for PowerPoint is by directly using the recording features on Microsoft 365 PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 has new features launching in early 2022. These new features are about new experience procedures and classic experiences. With this new feature, you can record your PowerPoint presentations.

Video presentations are used in educational settings, business meetings, to market products, and as online and on-site training tutorials. If you want to learn how to record PowerPoint presentations with audio using Microsoft 365, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open the presentation file you want in PowerPoint MS 365.

Step 2: On the File tab of the tape, activate the recording tab, click Options, and click the Customize Tape tab. Then, a ribbon tab is available in the box on the right; select the Recording check box, then click OK.

Step 3: To start recording, select Record on the Recording tab. If you select "from current slide" it will take you to the current slide. If you select "from beginning..." the recording will start from the beginning or from the current slide.

Step 4: Then, the Recording window will appear as shown below. Click the red round button or press R when you are ready to start recording. Then, a countdown number will appear as a sign that the recording process will begin soon.

• The recording process can be stopped by pressing Alt+S.
• Navigation arrows are on either side of the slide to move to the previous or next slide.
• Microsoft 365 PowerPoint will automatically record the recording time.

Step 5: You can record audio or video by turning on or off the camera button, microphone, and camera preview button in the bottom right corner of the window.

Step 6: Select the square-shaped Stop button or press S on your keyboard to end the recording process.

Part 2. How to Record A PowerPoint Presentation Using Easy Software

Apart from recording video and audio of PowerPoint presentations using MS 365, we have another impressive and easy alternative for beginners. We recommend Wondershare Filmora software, which can record videos by capturing activities on your desktop.

Filmora offers advanced features to record screens, create sound effects, and improve audio quality. Here are some of the benefits of recording using Filmora:

• The Screen Recorder feature in Filmora can capture microphone audio and record the screen and webcam simultaneously.
• You can set the recording area as desired (the entire screen or a specific area) by dragging the window or entering width and height values.
• It can record audio on the computer system and external microphone audio simultaneously. Users are free to set time and mute projects while recording.
• It has a recording timer so that the recording process is efficient. Users can set start and stop dates and record time.
• Can display buttons and mouse clicks while recording the screen. The mouse click color has four color options: yellow, green, purple, and red. Mouse click sounds can also be toggled on and off.
• Users can take screenshots using hotkeys, including start & stop hotkeys, pause & resume hotkeys, and other hotkeys.

Here’s how to record a voiceover on PowerPoint using Wondershare Filmora:

Step 1: Click "Free Download" below to download and install the software. You can visit Wondershare Filmora website for more information, as shown below.

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Step 2: After a successful installation, launch the software and create an account by clicking register. If you already have an account, you can click login.

Step 3: After launching the program, the main interface of Wondershare Filmora will open as below, then select 'Screen Recorder.'

Step 4: After that, a page will appear as below. The Screen tab gives you the option to record the screen, turn on the microphone, audio, or camera, and set the size of the screen to be recorded. Make sure you have enabled the microphone while recording.

Step 5: Now, click the red button to start recording and capture the screen.

Step 6: After finishing recording the screen, an editing window will appear to edit the screen that has been recorded. You can add text, add audio, effects, elements, etc.

In case the previous recording doesn’t satisfy you, you can also record a voiceover for PowerPoint again by clicking the microphone button. This new recording will create a separate audio track from the original presentation video you recorded earlier.

Part 3. How to Edit and Finetune Your Recorded Presentation

One of the advantages of recording your PowerPoint presentation is that you can edit and finetune it to perfection. Start by reviewing the recording for any errors or areas that need improvement. Trim unnecessary pauses and refine transitions between key points to ensure a smooth flow of ideas.

Additionally, you can adjust the pacing to maintain audience interest throughout the presentation. Don't forget to enhance the audio quality and visuals if necessary, as these factors can make your presentation a lot better.

You can do all of these refinements on Wondershare Filmora. To help you with the process, follow our guide below:

Step 1: Trim unnecessary pauses.

Play through your presentation recording to identify unnecessary pauses, hesitations, or parts where the flow could be improved. To cut unwanted parts, place the playhead (the marker indicating the current frame) at the beginning of the segment you want to remove.

Then, use the scissors tool or press Ctrl + B (Command + B on Mac) to split the clip at that point. Move the playhead to the end of the segment you want to remove and split the clip again. Select the segment you want to delete and press the delete key to remove it.

Step 2: Apply transition between clips.

After trimming unnecessary pauses and deleting unwanted segments, you will have multiple clips that need to be connected smoothly.

Select the first clip where you want to add a transition. In the Wondershare Filmora interface, go to the "Transitions" tab and select one that fits your presentation. Then, drag the chosen transition effect to the timeline and drop it between the two clips where you want the transition to occur.

Step 3: Edit the audio.

To edit the audio, such as removing noises or applying AI speech enhancement, you need to select the audio clip on the timeline. Then, go to the audio setting on the right panel and adjust the setting according to your needs.

Step 4: Export the final video.

After finishing editing, click export. The file can be saved in any format, such as MP4, WMV, AVI, or MOV.

Conclusion

Recording a PowerPoint presentation with audio is a great way to make your presentations more effective. Whether you're teaching, presenting in a business setting, or creating training materials, you can share your recording widely and conveniently.

By following the steps outlined in this article, you can use either Microsoft PowerPoint or Wondershare FIlmora to record your presentations and share them with others. Take advantage of these methods to create impactful presentations that communicate your message confidently!