To add audio to Google Slides, follow these steps:
1. Upload Your Audio to Google Drive
- Go to your Google Drive.
- Click the New button (top left) and select File Upload.
- Choose the audio file from your device (MP3 or WAV) and upload it.
- If you plan to share the presentation, ensure the audio file’s sharing settings allow access (set to "Anyone with the link" as viewer) so others can hear it
2. Insert Audio into Google Slides
- Open your Google Slides presentation.
- Select the slide where you want the audio.
- Click Insert in the top menu, then choose Audio.
- Select the audio file you uploaded to Google Drive.
- A speaker icon will appear on the slide representing the audio
3. Format and Control Audio Playback
- Click the audio icon to access formatting options on the right sidebar.
- You can set the audio to play automatically or on click.
- Adjust volume, loop playback, and choose whether to hide the icon during presentation.
- Drag the icon to position it anywhere on the slide
Alternative: Link to External Audio
- If you want to use audio from an external URL (e.g., SoundCloud), you can insert a link on a text box or shape.
- Clicking the link during the presentation opens the audio in a new tab but does not embed it directly.
- This requires an internet connection during the presentation
This method is the easiest and most reliable way to add audio directly into your Google Slides presentation for smooth playback during your slideshow.
