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How to Post a Video on Google Slides

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

Quick summary

You can insert a video into Google Slides in just a few clicks using the built-in Insert menu. Selecting YouTube as your video source lets you search and embed videos directly onto any slide without leaving the editor.


Steps

  1. Click Insert in the top menu to begin adding your video.
  2. Select Video from the dropdown menu to view your video source options.
  3. Pick YouTube to pull videos directly from the platform.
  4. Click the YouTube video you'd like to add to your slide.
  5. Hit the Insert button to confirm your selection.
  6. Your video will appear on the slide—ready to play.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to post a video on Google Slides lets presenters create more engaging, multimedia-rich presentations without switching between tools. Google Slides supports direct YouTube video embedding through its built-in Insert menu, making it easy for educators, marketers, and business professionals to enrich their slide decks. This feature eliminates the need for manual downloads or third-party plugins, saving time and keeping workflows entirely within Google Workspace. Mastering this skill helps anyone deliver more compelling, interactive presentations to any audience.
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