How to Add Voice Narration to Google Slides

How to Add Voice to Google Slides

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to embed voice narration in your Google Slides presentation.

Quick summary

Adding voice narration to Google Slides lets you create self-running, engaging presentations by inserting an audio file directly from Google Drive. Once placed, you can configure playback settings like auto-play, volume, and looping for a seamless viewer experience.

Steps

Open your presentation and navigate to the slide where you'd like to add voice narration.
Click "Insert" from the top menu bar to access media options.
Select "Audio" to insert a pre-recorded voice file from your Google Drive.
Browse your Drive, locate your audio file, and select it — make sure it's in a supported format like MP3.
Click "Insert" to place the audio icon on your slide, then position it discreetly in a corner or behind an object if needed.
Click the audio icon to configure playback settings — enable auto-play for seamless delivery or adjust volume and loop preferences.

📌 Why this matters

Adding voice narration to Google Slides transforms static presentations into engaging, self-guided experiences — ideal for e-learning, async team updates, and sales enablement. Google Slides supports audio insertion directly from Google Drive, making it easy to attach MP3 voice files without third-party tools. Configuring auto-play and loop settings ensures narration runs smoothly during live or shared presentations. This feature helps presenters deliver consistent, professional messaging even when they can't present in person.

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