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How to Add YouTube to PowerPoint

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to embed a YouTube video into your PowerPoint presentation.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows you how to insert a YouTube video into PowerPoint using the built-in Online Video feature. In just a few clicks, you can embed any YouTube link directly onto a slide without leaving PowerPoint.


Steps

  1. Go to the Insert tab in PowerPoint.
  2. Click the Video button located in the Media section of the ribbon.
  3. Select Online Video from the dropdown menu.
  4. Search or paste your YouTube link into the search field.
  5. Select the desired video from the search results.
  6. Click Insert to embed the YouTube video onto your slide.

📌 Why this matters

Embedding a YouTube video directly into PowerPoint makes presentations more engaging and eliminates the need to switch between apps during a live session. PowerPoint's built-in Online Video feature lets users search or paste any YouTube URL and insert it onto a slide in seconds. This is especially valuable for educators, marketers, and business professionals who rely on video content to support their messaging. Knowing how to add YouTube to PowerPoint is a core productivity skill that saves time and keeps audiences focused.
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