How to Link a Song to Google Slides

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June 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add a clickable song link to your Google Slides presentation.

Quick summary

Learn how to link a song to Google Slides by attaching a clickable audio URL from Spotify, YouTube, or Google Drive to any slide object. This step-by-step guide shows you how to insert a music link and verify it works in Slideshow mode.

Steps

Open your presentation in Google Slides.
Copy the song link you want to add, such as a Spotify, YouTube, or Google Drive audio link.
Select the object you want people to click, then right-click it and choose Link.
Paste the song link into the link field and click Apply.
Click Slideshow in the upper right section to test the link.
Confirm your mouse cursor changes to a hand pointer and that clicking it opens the correct song link.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a clickable song link to Google Slides lets presenters embed audio from Spotify, YouTube, or Google Drive without uploading files directly. This feature enhances interactive presentations by letting audiences access music on demand with a single click. It is ideal for educators, marketers, and content creators who want to enrich slide decks with multimedia without complex workarounds. Linking audio in Google Slides keeps file sizes small while delivering a seamless, engaging playback experience.

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