{"id":16311,"date":"2022-10-25T12:16:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T06:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=16311"},"modified":"2025-10-30T18:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:44:45","slug":"how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Embed YouTube Videos in PowerPoint Easily"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered how to embed a YouTube video in PowerPoint? We&#8217;ve got your back. YouTube videos can be helpful because they add a personal touch to your presentations and prevent your team members from getting bored during meetings.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll also review how to add YouTube videos directly from your computer or laptop to Powerpoint. To do that, here&#8217;s how to do it in Powerpoint. There are several options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add offline video directly from your laptop.<\/li>\n<li>Add online video. Open Powerpoint&gt;Insert&gt;Video&gt; Online video.<\/li>\n<li>Google Slides.<\/li>\n<li>Embed A YT video on Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, play the video as usual during the presentation and grab all the eyeballs in the room. Now let&#8217;s look at how to add a YouTube video in Powerpoint.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#_How_Can_You_Add_A_YouTube_Video_To_Powerpoint_On_Pc_Offline\" title=\"\u00a0How Can You Add A YouTube Video To Powerpoint On Pc? (Offline)\">\u00a0How Can You Add A YouTube Video To Powerpoint On Pc? (Offline)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#How_To_Embed_A_Video_In_PowerPoint_From_YouTube_online\" title=\"How To Embed A Video In PowerPoint From YouTube? (online)\">How To Embed A Video In PowerPoint From YouTube? (online)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#How_To_Get_YouTube_Videos_In_PowerPoint_Google_Slides\" title=\"How To Get YouTube Videos In PowerPoint? (Google Slides)\">How To Get YouTube Videos In PowerPoint? (Google Slides)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#Why_Does_The_YouTube_Video_Not_Get_Embed_In_PowerPoint\" title=\"Why Does The YouTube Video Not Get Embed In PowerPoint?\">Why Does The YouTube Video Not Get Embed In PowerPoint?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#Q1_What_Are_the_Requirements_To_Embed_a_YouTube_Video_in_PowerPoint\" title=\"Q1. What Are the Requirements To Embed a YouTube Video in PowerPoint?\">Q1. What Are the Requirements To Embed a YouTube Video in PowerPoint?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#Q2_How_To_Play_YT_Video_Automatically_In_a_Slideshow\" title=\"Q2. How To Play YT Video Automatically In a Slideshow?\">Q2. How To Play YT Video Automatically In a Slideshow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#Q3_What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Insert_An_Embedded_Video_or_Link_To_A_Video_File\" title=\"Q3. What Is The Difference Between Insert An Embedded Video or Link To A Video File?\">Q3. What Is The Difference Between Insert An Embedded Video or Link To A Video File?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#Q4_How_To_Embed_A_Youtube_Video_stored_On_A_PC_On_Powerpoint\" title=\"Q4. How To Embed A Youtube Video stored On A PC On Powerpoint?\">Q4. How To Embed A Youtube Video stored On A PC On Powerpoint?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#Q5_What_Is_The_Best_Format_For_Video_In_PowerPoint\" title=\"Q5. What Is The Best Format For Video In PowerPoint?\">Q5. What Is The Best Format For Video In PowerPoint?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_How_Can_You_Add_A_YouTube_Video_To_Powerpoint_On_Pc_Offline\"><\/span>\u00a0How Can You Add A YouTube Video To Powerpoint On Pc? (Offline)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/guide\/how-to-embed-a-youtube-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To add YouTube videos in Powerpoint,<\/a> select video under the Insert tab on the ribbon. The process of adding a video is similar to that of adding an online video. Here, you must select the This device option. Let us demonstrate how it works by walking you through each step.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/youtube-most-hated-music-video.jpg\" alt=\"youtube most hated music video\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/youtube-most-hated-music-video.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/youtube-most-hated-music-video-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/youtube-most-hated-music-video-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/youtube-most-hated-music-video-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/youtube-most-hated-music-video-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If you are using Windows, Internet Explorer 11 is necessary on your computer in order for PowerPoint to play videos. It is not necessary to use it to browse the internet; you only need to have it installed because PowerPoint requires its technology in order to play videos on Windows.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the PPT on your desktop.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the<strong> Insert<\/strong> tab on the ribbon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16321 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Powerpoint Ans select insert to embed YouTube videos\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <strong>Videos.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select, <strong>This Device.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/YouTube-video-to-insert-in-PPT.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video to insert in PPT\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/YouTube-video-to-insert-in-PPT.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/YouTube-video-to-insert-in-PPT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/YouTube-video-to-insert-in-PPT-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/YouTube-video-to-insert-in-PPT-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/YouTube-video-to-insert-in-PPT-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A window will appear on the screen. Choose a video from any folder and tap on<strong> Insert.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The video will be added to the presentation slide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Embed_A_Video_In_PowerPoint_From_YouTube_online\"><\/span>How To Embed A Video In PowerPoint From YouTube? (online)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is simple and easy to add or<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/guide\/how-to-put-a-youtube-video-in-powerpoint-easiest-methods-to-follow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> embed a video from YouTube in PowerPoint<\/a> or any other online source. With a step-by-step tutorial, let&#8217;s examine how to insert a video into a Powerpoint presentation. Also, these steps are the same for Mac and Windows PC.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This method of giving your presentation will require you to remain online. Additionally, you will need the most recent versions of Microsoft Presentation and macOS.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>From your Windows, open Powerpoint.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on Insert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16321 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Powerpoint Ans select insert to embed YouTube videos\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Go-to-Powerpoint-Ans-select-insert-to-embed-YouTube-videos-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the Insert tab, click on Videos.<\/li>\n<li>From the two options, tap on Online videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-videos-and-select-online-videos.jpg\" alt=\"Select videos and select online videos\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-videos-and-select-online-videos.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-videos-and-select-online-videos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-videos-and-select-online-videos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-videos-and-select-online-videos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Select-videos-and-select-online-videos-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A popup will appear, copy and paste the video link into the box.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the video&#8217;s entire URL, and tap on Insert once you paste the link to the YT video. And Select Insert<\/li>\n<li>The YT video will be embedded into the PPT presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-insert-in-PPT.jpg\" alt=\"paste the YouTube video link to insert in PPT\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-insert-in-PPT.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-insert-in-PPT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-insert-in-PPT-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-insert-in-PPT-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-insert-in-PPT-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_YouTube_Videos_In_PowerPoint_Google_Slides\"><\/span>How To Get YouTube Videos In PowerPoint? (Google Slides)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we covered the Microsoft presentation let&#8217;s see how to add YouTube videos in Google slides.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From your Google Gmail account, tap on the Google Apps on the right-hand page.<\/li>\n<li>Select Slides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16317 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-slides-start-a-new-presentation-to-embed-youtube-video.jpg\" alt=\"open slides start a new presentation to embed youtube video\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-slides-start-a-new-presentation-to-embed-youtube-video.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-slides-start-a-new-presentation-to-embed-youtube-video-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-slides-start-a-new-presentation-to-embed-youtube-video-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-slides-start-a-new-presentation-to-embed-youtube-video-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-slides-start-a-new-presentation-to-embed-youtube-video-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open a new presentation. From the Insert tab, choose video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16318 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/go-to-insert-and-select-videos-to-add-youtube-videos.jpg\" alt=\"go to insert and select videos to add youtube videos\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/go-to-insert-and-select-videos-to-add-youtube-videos.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/go-to-insert-and-select-videos-to-add-youtube-videos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/go-to-insert-and-select-videos-to-add-youtube-videos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/go-to-insert-and-select-videos-to-add-youtube-videos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/go-to-insert-and-select-videos-to-add-youtube-videos-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paste the video link in three ways: Search, by URL, and by Google Drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-embed-in-powerpoint.jpg\" alt=\"paste the YouTube video link to embed in powerpoint\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-embed-in-powerpoint.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-embed-in-powerpoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-embed-in-powerpoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-embed-in-powerpoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/paste-the-YouTube-video-link-to-embed-in-powerpoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paste the link to embed the video into the Slides. Tap on Select.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16320 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tap-select-to-insert-the-video-in-powerpoint.jpg\" alt=\"Tap select to insert the video in powerpoint\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tap-select-to-insert-the-video-in-powerpoint.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tap-select-to-insert-the-video-in-powerpoint-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tap-select-to-insert-the-video-in-powerpoint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tap-select-to-insert-the-video-in-powerpoint-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tap-select-to-insert-the-video-in-powerpoint-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_The_YouTube_Video_Not_Get_Embed_In_PowerPoint\"><\/span>Why Does The YouTube Video Not Get Embed In PowerPoint?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your YouTube video cannot be added to the Microsoft presentation using PowerPoint for Mac version 11. Additionally, if the embed code is wrong, you cannot add a YouTube video to a PowerPoint presentation. The proper embed code should start with<strong> &lt;iframe&gt;<\/strong> and end with<strong> &lt;\/iframe&gt;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The URL might also be a factor in why your YouTube video isn&#8217;t appearing in the presentation. YouTube videos can only be embedded in presentations using a video URL that starts with HTTP.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_Are_the_Requirements_To_Embed_a_YouTube_Video_in_PowerPoint\"><\/span>Q1. What Are the Requirements To Embed a YouTube Video in PowerPoint?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s have a look at the requirements list below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>PowerPoint version 16.15.18070902 or later.<\/li>\n<li>macOS 10.13.4 (High Sierra) or later.<\/li>\n<li>A Mac manufactured in 2012 or later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_To_Play_YT_Video_Automatically_In_a_Slideshow\"><\/span>Q2. How To Play YT Video Automatically In a Slideshow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By default, in Slide Show, the YT video plays as part of the click sequence. The video plays when you click anywhere on the slide to advance to the next step (or when you press the Spacebar, Right arrow key, or another key that goes to the next step).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Insert_An_Embedded_Video_or_Link_To_A_Video_File\"><\/span>Q3. What Is The Difference Between Insert An Embedded Video or Link To A Video File?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on your PowerPoint version, you can insert a YT video or link\u00a0to a video file\u00a0stored on your computer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inserting an embedded video is convenient, but it increases the size of your presentation.<\/li>\n<li>On the other hand, a linked video keeps your presentation file smaller, but links can break. Therefore, we recommend<\/li>\n<li>storing presentations and linked videos in the same folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_How_To_Embed_A_Youtube_Video_stored_On_A_PC_On_Powerpoint\"><\/span>Q4. How To Embed A Youtube Video stored On A PC On Powerpoint?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To embed a YouTube video stored on your PC, you must follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, click the slide you want the video to be in Normal view.<\/li>\n<li>Next, click the arrow under the video on the Insert tab, and then click Video on My PC.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, in the Insert Video box, click the video you want, then click Insert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_Is_The_Best_Format_For_Video_In_PowerPoint\"><\/span>Q5. What Is The Best Format For Video In PowerPoint?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For the best experience, the best format is MP4 videos. It will give you the best viewing experience in a PPT presentation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You now understand how to embed a YouTube video in PowerPoint. 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