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Powerful Online PowerPoint Recorder

Make your presentations look professional using VEED’s online PowerPoint recorder. It’s fast, easy to use, and gives you access to video editing tools to make your presentation stand out. You can upload your slides or record your screen while you are presenting. Add yourself to the scene by recording your webcam and audio as well.

No need to install software. Open your browser and start recording! Choose from different layouts and customize your video after you record. You can also edit your recording using our professional video editor.

How to Record Your PowerPoint Presentation:

1 upload slides and select a layout.

Select from our list of layouts (you may need to click to ‘Allow’ permission to access your screen, camera, or microphone). You can record just your screen, your webcam, or both at the same time! You can either upload your slides or record while you’re presenting.

2 Start recording

Click the red button to start recording! You'll see a countdown before the recording starts. Don't worry if you mess up. You have unlimited time and unlimited retakes. You can navigate to other pages, and don't worry, you are still recording.

3 Review, edit, and export

You can playback your recording to review it, click ‘Share’ to share with friends and colleagues, or ‘Edit’ to edit your video (perfect for adding text, subtitles, and professional touches to your screen recording)

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Highly customizable PPT recording software

VEED lets you easily customize your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation recordings. Select from different layouts and backgrounds. You can record your screen, webcam, audio, and upload your PowerPoint slides to present while recording. If you choose to record your entire desktop, you can easily switch the view between your presentation slides and other windows. When you’re finished, edit your video using our free video editor, where you can also add royalty-free music from our Stock Library.

All the things you need in a screen recorder

Our video capture software is packed with features that will help you create professional-looking recordings. When you press record, the countdown timer will appear to prompt you when your recording starts. To make sure that your audio is being picked up, check the little microphone icon on the bottom of your screen. It should be animated to indicate that your audio is being recorded. It only takes a few clicks. It’s the best app to record your Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.

Fast, free, and easy-to-use screen recorder software

Our screen recorder and video editor are free to use and beginner-friendly. However, if you need to record longer videos, you may need to subscribe to our premium plans. Check out our Pricing Page to see which plan suits your needs. It is super easy to use. It only takes a few clicks!

Frequently Asked Questions

Microsoft does allow you to record your presentation as well as your voice or audio. But you might be limited because you can’t switch screens. Use VEED to record your entire desktop and switch between windows.

With VEED, you can record your audio, webcam, screen, and presentation slides all at the same time!

To add yourself or your camera to the recording, select the layout that includes “webcam.” Choose the size and positioning of your camera feed and start recording!

Although there are many screen recorders out there, VEED is your best choice when it comes to recording your PC screen! It’s free and online. No need to install software. Plus you can use our free video editor to enhance your recording even more.

What they say about VEED

Veed is a great piece of browser software with the best team I've ever seen. Veed allows for subtitling, editing, effect/text encoding, and many more advanced features that other editors just can't compete with. The free version is wonderful, but the Pro version is beyond perfect. Keep in mind that this a browser editor we're talking about and the level of quality that Veed allows is stunning and a complete game changer at worst.

I love using VEED as the speech to subtitles transcription is the most accurate I've seen on the market. It has enabled me to edit my videos in just a few minutes and bring my video content to the next level

Laura Haleydt - Brand Marketing Manager, Carlsberg Importers

The Best & Most Easy to Use Simple Video Editing Software! I had tried tons of other online editors on the market and been disappointed. With VEED I haven't experienced any issues with the videos I create on there. It has everything I need in one place such as the progress bar for my 1-minute clips, auto transcriptions for all my video content, and custom fonts for consistency in my visual branding.

Diana B - Social Media Strategist, Self Employed

More than a PowerPoint recorder

VEED is a complete browser-based tool that lets you do so much more than just record and share your Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. You can annotate your videos to make your presentation more informative. Edit your recording to add images, subtitles, and more. It is a professional all-in-one video-creation and editing software that’s great for beginners and pros alike. Create professional-looking videos in just a few clicks. You don’t need any video editing experience. Create stunning videos that you can share on social media in just minutes. Try VEED to create professional PowerPoint recordings today!

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A simple, but powerful powerpoint recorder .

A reliable PowerPoint recorder, a video editing solution, and compatibility with all devices? That’s right, Flixier checks all the right boxes and can help you do much more than just record online presentation videos. Leverage the simple-to-use interface and create professional-level video edits for your PPT recording, straight from your browser. Say goodbye to boring loading screens and hard-to-use third-party software and say hello to simplified, yet powerful video editing. Ready to learn more?

Create a PowerPoint Recording Easily

When preparing for an important presentation, using a PowerPoint recorder is essential so you can capture all the information, and your peers can have unrestricted access to it. Often, company-issued machines have security requirements that don’t allow you to download external applications, so take care of that problem by using Flixier. Our tool works straight from your browser, avoiding heavy downloads and tedious installation processes. Use it as a presentation recorder without any worries.

Highlight Key Moments  

Flixier is a powerful and reliable solution that is so much more than just a presentation recorder. Its dynamic video editing capabilities allow you to annotate your PowerPoint recording by inserting visual cues to complement your gestures and presentation content. Browse through the abounding library of  motion graphics and animated titles that will keep your audience engaged and simplify the process of understanding the topic at hand. 

Save Money and Enhance Your Video 

Say goodbye to having to purchase an expensive professional set of equipment and save money by using Flixier’s built-in  video enhancer . Fix lighting, adjust brightness and warmth to your backdrop and make all the necessary adjustments in a few clicks. If you are using our PowerPoint recorder during a live session, you can edit the PPT recording afterwards and use the  audio enhancer feature to get rid of any buzzing, humming or other distracting background noise.

Make Your Presentation More Accessible 

Make sure that your PPT recording is accessible to anyone by choosing to use Flixier as a  caption maker . This way, your PowerPoint recording would be accessible to peers with hearing impairments or to those viewing without the sound on. Even if your organization has international divisions, don’t worry about needing extra help, as you can automatically translate the captions to 70+ languages.

How to create a PowerPoint Recording?

Open Flixier, then hit the blue "Record" button in the left side of the screen. Select your preferred layout and type of recording (Webcam Insert, Split Screen or just Screen) and click on the red button to start shooting. Once your PPT recording is done, select it and import the video into the library.

It’s now time to get creative and turn Flixier from a presentation recorder to a capable video editor. Trim and annotate your PowerPoint presentation as you see fit, make all the necessary tweaks, and explore Flixier’s best editing features. 

Hit the “Export” button in the top right side of the screen and choose “Video”   from the “Format” dropdown options. Flixier will automatically generate your PPT recording in the MP4 format, so you can download and save it on your machine or share it further.

Why use Flixier as a Presentation Recorder

Record a powerpoint presentation for free .

Give Flixier a try for free and unlock its potential to create a PowerPoint recording in just a couple of minutes. By clicking on “Get Started” you gain access to our powerful  online video editor ’s many editing features, dynamic transitions, and effects, as well as other exciting elements. Easily become an expert in video editing after you record your online presentation.

Record Yourself Flawlessly 

Whether you wish to use the PowerPoint recorder as a split screen or picture-in-picture setup, you can easily use the  online screen recorder to capture your PPT recording. All you have to do is choose between the layouts Flixier has all ready to go: a webcam insertion in the right or left side, a split screen to showcase both the content and your presenting skills or even just a recording of your screen alone.

Enjoy Device Compatibility 

You can start editing on your company-issued laptop and continue on your personal computer, or even on your mobile device. You no longer need to worry about saving changes so you don’t lose your progress, as you can effortlessly resume work on any device you link with your Flixier account.

Leverage Cloud Security 

Our cloud-based servers make Flixier one of the most secure solutions where you can store your PowerPoint recording. We take matters of security very seriously and we’ve been taking measures to increase safety by allowing you to set up Two Factor Authentication right from your dashboard. 

What people say about Flixier

I’ve been looking for a solution like Flixier for years. Now that my virtual team and I can edit projects together on the cloud with Flixier, it tripled my company’s video output! Super easy to use and unbelievably quick exports.

My main criteria for an editor was that the interface is familiar and most importantly that the renders were in the cloud and super fast. Flixier more than delivered in both. I've now been using it daily to edit Facebook videos for my 1M follower page.

I'm so relieved I found Flixier. I have a YouTube channel with over 700k subscribers and Flixier allows me to collaborate seamlessly with my team, they can work from any device at any time plus, renders are cloud powered and super super fast on any computer.

Frequently asked questions.

Yes, Microsoft’s PowerPoint allows you to record your presentation both visually and the audio. However, since the interface has limitations, it’s best to use  Flixier as a presentation recorder to benefit from editing features and to directly record your screen and webcam with your preferred layout.

While PowerPoint allows you to record audio, this cannot be done during the presentation, as you would need to toggle between the interface and slides and this does not equal a pleasant viewing experience. Try using  Flixier to seamlessly showcase your presentation and record audio at the same time, without any inconvenience for the audience.

A seamless way to record yourself while presenting a PowerPoint is to power up  Flixier straight from your browser and choose your preferred layout for the screen. The good news is that you can even edit out any awkward interruptions or pauses straight from our tool, without any additional effort.

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How to Use Presentation Recorder

Step 1: launch the presentation recorder.

To use the Presentation Recorder feature in ScreenApp, first, launch the tool from the main dashboard. You can find it under the 'Record' tab.

Step 2: Select the Recording Area

Once the Presentation Recorder is open, select the area of your screen that you want to record. You can choose to record the entire screen or a specific window.

Step 3: Start Recording

After selecting the recording area, click on the 'Record' button to start the recording. You can pause or stop the recording at any time by clicking on the corresponding buttons.

Step 4: Add Audio and Annotations

While recording, you can add audio to your presentation by speaking into your microphone. You can also add annotations such as text, arrows, and shapes to highlight important points.

Step 5: Save and Share Your Presentation

Once you have finished recording, click on the 'Save' button to save your presentation. You can then share it with others by exporting it as a video file or by sharing the link to the video on ScreenApp.

Benefits of Presentation Recorder

Effortlessly record your presentations with screenapp.

Are you tired of struggling to record your presentations? ScreenApp is here to help! Our software tool offers a Presentation Recorder feature that allows you to easily record your presentations with just a few clicks. With ScreenApp, you can focus on delivering your presentation while we take care of the recording process. Plus, our Presentation Recorder feature is equipped with AI technology that automatically transcribes your presentation, making it easier for you to search and summarise your video content later on.

Revolutionise Your Video Content with ScreenApp

ScreenApp is more than just a video platform – it's a game-changer for your video content. Our software tool offers a range of features that can help you optimise and enhance your video content, including our Video Summarizer and AI Note-taker. With our Video Summarizer, you can quickly and easily summarise your video content, saving you time and effort. And with our AI Note-taker, you can automatically generate notes from your presentations, making it easier for you to review and share your content.

Save Time and Boost Your Productivity

At ScreenApp, we understand that time is precious – that's why we've designed our software tool to help you save time and boost your productivity. With our Presentation Recorder feature, you can effortlessly record your presentations, freeing up time for you to focus on other important tasks. And with our Video Summarizer and AI Note-taker, you can quickly and easily summarise and generate notes from your video content, saving you hours of manual work.

Improve Your Video Content with ScreenApp

Whether you're a content creator, marketer, or educator, ScreenApp can help you improve your video content. Our software tool offers a range of features that can help you optimise your video content for maximum impact, including our Video Summarizer and AI Note-taker. With ScreenApp, you can easily create engaging and informative video content that resonates with your audience. So why wait? Sign up for ScreenApp today and start revolutionising your video content!

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Capture your screen and camera in a click without a watermark, including any Teams, Meet, Zoom, or Webex Call.

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Transcribe any video or audio without lifting a finger with 99% accuracy and lightning speed.

Summarize and Chapterize

Save time and effort. Get an AI-generated summary automatically and focus on what matters.

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Turn your videos and audio into skimmable notes. Click to the part you want to watch.

Chat to Your Videos

Instantly extract action items, decisions, and insights from your recordings. It's like talking to somebody who has watched the videos for you.

Instantly Record Audio

Record your audio with 1 click directly from your browser or mobile.

Translate Videos with AI

Translate Understand any video or audio in over 50 languages.

Upload any Video or Audio

Upload any video or audio file for transcription, summaries and notes.

Who is Presentation Recorder for?

If you are looking for a comprehensive video platform that offers a range of features, then Presentation Recorder is perfect for you. This software tool is designed to cater to the needs of individuals and businesses alike, making it an ideal choice for anyone who wants to create, edit, and share videos.

For Educators and Trainers

If you are an educator or trainer, Presentation Recorder is the perfect tool for you. With its screen recording feature, you can easily create video tutorials, online courses, and training materials that are engaging and informative. You can also transcribe your videos, making it easier for your students to follow along and understand the content.

For Business Professionals

If you are a business professional, Presentation Recorder is an excellent tool for creating presentations, product demos, and marketing videos. With its search and summarisation feature, you can quickly find the information you need and create a summary of your video, making it easier for your audience to understand your message.

For Content Creators

If you are a content creator, Presentation Recorder is perfect for creating high-quality videos for your audience. With its screen recording feature, you can easily create tutorials, reviews, and other types of content that your viewers will love. You can also transcribe your videos, making it easier for your viewers to follow along and understand the content.

For Anyone Who Wants to Create Videos

Whether you are an educator, business professional, content creator, or just someone who wants to create videos, Presentation Recorder is the perfect tool for you. With its range of features, you can easily create, edit, and share videos that are informative, engaging, and entertaining.

ScreenApp's Presentation Recorder FAQ

What is a presentation recorder.

A Presentation Recorder is a software tool that allows you to record your screen while giving a presentation. It captures your voice, video, and screen movements, making it easy to share your presentation with others.

How does ScreenApp's Presentation Recorder work?

ScreenApp's Presentation Recorder is a video platform that allows you to record your screen while giving a presentation. It captures your voice, video, and screen movements, making it easy to share your presentation with others. You can also transcribe your presentation and search for specific keywords within the video.

What are the benefits of using ScreenApp's Presentation Recorder?

ScreenApp's Presentation Recorder offers several benefits, including the ability to record your presentation and share it with others, transcribe your presentation for easy reference, and search for specific keywords within the video. It also allows you to summarise your presentation, making it easy to review key points.

How can I get started with ScreenApp's Presentation Recorder?

To get started with ScreenApp's Presentation Recorder, simply sign up for an account on our website. Once you've created an account, you can start recording your presentations and using our other video tools, such as transcribing and summarising your videos.

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How to Record a Presentation with Webcam, Narration, and More

Everyone has, at some point, put a load of time and effort into creating the perfect PowerPoint presentation, only to use it once or twice. But isn’t it a shame for all that hard work to be discarded so quickly? Is every slide deck destined for deletion after just a couple of uses? 

Isn’t there a better way to make the most out of your presentations? Well, yes. Yes, there is. 

Rather than simply creating and presenting your work once or twice, recording your presentations can give them a new lease of life. Whether it’s a data report or a self-recorded PowerPoint, you can record a presentation in real-time, or in advance to make it available on-demand.

In this guide, we’ll explore two distinct ways of recording your presentation. First, we’ll discuss how to record a presentation from PowerPoint with audio and webcam, and then we’ll look at how to turn your .ppt slides into a video.

Benefits of Recording a Presentation 

As well as there being many different ways to record a presentation, there are also many benefits of recording them. So, before we show you the ‘how,’ let’s talk about the ‘why.’ 

• Encouraging asynchronous communication : One key benefit is fostering asynchronous communication . By recording presentations, you’re letting your audience engage with the content in their own time, breaking the constraints of time zones and scheduling conflicts. This also ensures your viewers can absorb information at their own pace, and revisit it as needed.
• Boosting SEO : You can use your presentation to create a YouTube video and share it on your website to increase your online visibility and attract prospective customers. This can be a great way to expand your audience, increase web traffic, and establish yourself as an expert in your field.
• Perfecting your presentation : Whether it’s in-person or over Zoom, you don’t get second chances with live presentations. However, a pre-recorded keynote lets you perfect the content and the narration before anyone sees it. This is a great way to combat stage fright while honing your presentation skills and building confidence.

With this in mind, turning your slides into a video is a no-brainer. It’s an easy way to grow your audience and make the information you’re sharing more accessible and easier to digest.

Record your presentation today!

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How to record your presentation (with Snagit)

Depending on your audience and the type of presentation you need to deliver, TechSmith’s Snagit could just be the perfect tool for recording your PowerPoint. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, Snagit is ideal for capturing top-notch presentation videos, in just a few clicks. 

Now, there’s no denying that presentations are better when you can see the presenter… Fortunately, Snagit lets you capture your screen and webcam at the same time to create a Picture-in-Picture video.

In this section, we’ll guide you through the steps to record your presentation and webcam with Snagit. 

Step 1: Open video capture 

First, open Snagit and navigate to the Capture window. Select the Video tab, and start by clicking the big red Capture button.

Step 2: Select a recording area

Next, you’ll be prompted to choose which parts of your screen you want to record. Use Snagit’s orange crosshairs to select a specific region, window, or your entire screen. 

Step 3: Configure recording settings

With the Video Recording toolbar, you can set options like Cursor Capture and Effects, System Audio, and Webcam. 

If your webcam isn’t showing, click on the webcam icon. If you have an external webcam, select the one you want to use by clicking the dropdown arrow next to the webcam icon. 

Step 4: Adjust your webcam

Next, adjust your webcam options to ensure your Picture-in-Picture recording looks how you want it. Here you can change the Picture-in-Picture placement as well as the shape and size of your webcam recording. You can even toggle between Picture-in-Picture and fullscreen webcam modes as you like.

The best part? You can make these adjustments even while recording.

Step 5: Manage recording

When you’re ready to roll, hit the Record button and click the Stop button when you’re finished. It’s that simple! 

And remember, if there’s an interruption (like an unexpected visit from the mailman), just hit Pause. It’s okay to take a break — your video won’t be ruined by a little interruption.

Step 6: Edit your video

Once you’ve finished recording, Snagit will automatically open your video in the Snagit Editor, which is super easy to use. From here, you can make light edits to the footage as needed. 

For example, if you need to cut or trim your footage , you can! Here’s how: 

• Set Start Point : Drag the Start handle (green) on the timeline to your desired starting point.
• Set End Point : Similarly, drag the End handle (red) to where you want to end the cut.
• Review the Segment : Before making any cuts, you can review the segment by dragging the Playhead (white) left and right across the timeline. This ensures you’re only cutting the footage you intend to.
• Make the Cut : Once you’re satisfied with the selection, click the Cut button, which will pop up once you’ve made a selection.

And that’s all there is to it! If you want to go the extra mile, you can also use Snagit to save individual frames of your video as images , which can be used to create a thumbnail for your video . 

How to record a presentation from PowerPoint with audio and webcam

Now, Snagit is great for recording less formal videos in a flash, but if your presentation is intended for a particularly large or important audience, you might be looking to create something more polished. This is where TechSmith’s Camtasia comes in. 

Camtasia is one of the smartest and most intuitive pieces of editing software out there, but it also makes for a pretty nifty screen recorder too. Camtasia is great for recording presentations when you need more control and editing powers over the final product. 

But best of all, Camtasia streamlines the process by letting you record your presentation and voice over directly within PowerPoint. 

Step 1: Set up your presentation video recording

If you’re a Windows user, you’ll have the option to include a PowerPoint Add-in Toolbar when you install Camtasia. While this feature isn’t currently available on MacOS, the Camtasia Add-in Toolbar allows you to start, stop, and control your recordings from within PowerPoint — so you don’t need to switch between applications.

Just open the presentation you want to record and locate the Add-in toolbar under the Add-ins tab. 

Don’t see the add-in toolbar? Go to File > Options > Add-ins, to enable it. Click on the Manage drop-down, select Disabled Items, then click Go. If the Camtasia Add-in is listed, select it, and click Enable.

If you’re an Apple user, don’t panic! You can still record your screen (with audio) on a Mac using Camtasia, and it’s just as easy. Alternatively, you can skip ahead to the next section and import your slides directly into Camtasia. 

Step 2: Customize your recording options

Now let’s walk through each of the options on the toolbar before we begin recording.

Record audio

The microphone button controls whether or not audio is recorded as part of your presentation. When you enable it, you’ll be able to record your narration using a microphone.

If you are planning to record audio, this is where you’ll select your microphone. If you want to record great audio , we suggest using an external microphone, rather than the one that’s built into your laptop. 

Some of the best microphones for recording video are likely to be less expensive than you think. But, if you’re on a shoestring budget, even the mic that’s built into your headphones could produce better audio than your laptop. 

Once you’re set up, be sure to test the mic and adjust the volume slider as needed. You’ll also need to decide whether or not to record your system audio, which is any sound that comes out of your speakers, such as email notifications. 

Record webcam

If you have a webcam, you can also record your camera during the presentation to create a Picture-in-Picture clip — just as you can with Snagit! 

To customize even more of the recording settings, click the Recording Options button. Here you’ll find settings that let you record with a watermark and adjust your video frame rate . There are a few more options too, but the default settings should work just fine.

When you’re ready, click OK to close this window and save any changes made.

Step 3: Record your presentation

The final step is as simple as clicking the Record button in the toolbar. This will launch your slides into the Presentation Mode and start recording.

When you exit Presentation Mode or reach the end of your slideshow, you can either continue recording your screen, or stop recording and save your file. Pretty easy right? 

Before you get started, let us show you another way to turn your presentation into a video, without recording your desktop . 

How to turn your PowerPoint presentation slides into a video

Another way to create a video from your presentation is to import your PowerPoint slides into Camtasia. This way you can adjust how long each slide appears on screen, as well as add Behaviors and Annotations to personalize your presentation and highlight important information. 

By importing your slides into Camtasia, and recording your voice over separately, you get a lot more flexibility with the editing process, which means you have more control over the finished article. 

If you do decide to record your audio separately, you might want to take a look at TechSmith’s Audiate . This advanced audio recorder will transcribe your voice over in real-time and let you edit the audio file as if it were a text-based document. We don’t want to brag, but it’s probably the best way to add a voice over to a PowerPoint . 

Regardless of how you decide to narrate your PowerPoint, here’s how to turn your presentation into a video: 

1. Import your PowerPoint slides

First, start by importing your PowerPoint slides directly into Camtasia. Once your media is imported, you can edit it by dragging your slides into the Editing Toolbar.

You can now add the images to the Timeline, and edit them like any other media in a Project. 

If you drag your slides to the Timeline, the slides will be placed in the order of the presentation, each with a default 5-second duration.

With your presentation on the timeline, use Ripple Move to create space in between slides to adjust the timing of each one. To do this, hold shift, then click and drag.

Once you’ve imported your slides and adjusted the duration of each one to correlate with your voice over, it’s time to start editing. 

How to edit a presentation video (in Camtasia) 

Add behaviors.

Firstly, add some visual interest with Camtasia Behaviors . A Behavior is an animation that brings movement to your slides, making them stand out on screen. This is a great way to bring parts of your presentation to life and take it from ordinary to extraordinary — because nobody likes a boring presentation . 

To add a Behavior, click and drag the Behavior you wish to use onto the slide you want to animate. Once added, you can adjust the Behavior using the Properties tab.

Add annotations

Another good way to grab and direct your audience’s attention is to add some Annotations, which are great for highlighting important information.  

To insert an Annotation, click the Annotation tab on the left side of the screen and drag it into the designated slide. You can then re-position and edit the Annotation in the Properties tab as needed.

Recording a PowerPoint Presentation, the FAQs

Absolutely! Both Snagit and Camtasia are excellent choices for recording a professional and polished presentation. Snagit is perfect for no-fuss recording and editing. If you require more sophisticated editing capabilities, Camtasia is the ideal choice, offering the added convenience of recording your slideshow and voice over directly within PowerPoint.

Click the Record button in the toolbar to launch your slides into the Presentation Mode and start recording. When you exit Presentation Mode or reach the end of your slideshow, you can either continue recording your screen or stop and save your file.

If you’re planning to record audio, select your microphone in the recording options. The microphone button controls whether or not audio is recorded as part of your presentation. If you have a webcam attached to your computer, you can also record your camera to create a Picture-in-Picture clip, perfect for showing the presenter during the presentation.

With Snagit, you can conveniently record your voice over as you go through your presentation, capturing both the audio and visuals in one go. If you’re looking for more advanced recording and editing options, you might also consider using Camtasia, which allows you to record your voice over while presenting. For even more control, use Audiate to record your audio separately and then import it into Camtasia for fine-tuning.

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Record a presentation

Record narration and timings for your presentation to give it a professional and polished feel.

Record narration and timings

Open the slide you want to start recording from.

Near the upper right corner of the PowerPoint window, select  Record .

Choose from two options

When you're ready, select the round, red  Record button, wait for the countdown, then start speaking. To record from a specific slide, go to it, and then select Record .

Note:  Narration isn't recorded while the transition between slides happens, so pause during a transition, then resume speaking.

Manage narration and timings

There are different ways to manage recordings in your presentation:

Pause - to pause a recording

Stop - to end a recording

Replay - to replay a recording

Pen , Highlighter , or Eraser - use the pen, highlighter, or eraser tools to mark up your recording

Remove narration or timings

An audio icon appears on a slide when narration is available.

You can also remove narration or timings from your slide.

If you're in record mode, select  Clear .

Choose from two options:

Clear Recording on Current Slide - to delete narration and timings on the current slide

Clear Recording on All Slides - to delete narration and timings from all slides at once

Save a recording

When you're done recording, save and share your presentation as a PowerPoint file or video.

Select File .

Choose an option like Save or Export .  Your recording will automatically play when someone opens the presentation.

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