2 Easy Ways to Do a Voiceover on Google Slides

Fiona Kaufman Nov 07, 2023 Record Video

Google Slides is a famous presentation tool that lets you make presentations. One way to make your Google Slides presentations even more engaging is to add a voiceover. A voiceover can help to explain your slides, express key points, and keep your audience engaged.

Add Voiceover to Google Slides

Adding a voiceover to Google Slides is relatively simple, but there are a few things you need to know before you get started. This guide will walk you through the process of how to do a voiceover on Google Slides, step by step.

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Part 1. Do a Voiceover on Google Slides

Voiceovers can be a great way to add engagement and information to your Google Slides presentations. They can help you to explain complex concepts, tell stories, or simply provide additional context.

Currently, Google Slides does not have a built-in feature to record voiceovers directly in the app or the Slide platform. However, there is a workaround that you can use to record your voiceover and add it to your slides.

Record a Google Slides Voiceover Using Screen Recorder

Vidmore Screen Recorder is an all-featured video and audio recording tool that can help you record voiceovers for adding to Google Slides. It lets you capture your voice from your computer’s microphone or an external one. Moreover, it enables you to record online audio from the system sound card.

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  • Record your voice and other audio as the Google Slides voiceovers.
  • Preview and edit the voiceover recording for better presentation effects.
  • Capture sound from the microphone and system with high quality.
  • Record videos, gameplay, webcams, meetings, and other activities.
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Step 1. The first step is to prepare a script for your voiceover. It will help you to stay on track and ensure your narration is clear and concise. When writing your script for the Google Slides voiceover, you should use simple language, avoid jargon, and use pauses and emphasis to create a natural flow.

Step 2. Install and open the voiceover recorder for Google Slides. Click to choose the Audio Recorder tool. If you want to record a video, select the Video Recorder option.

Select Audio Recorder

Step 3. Customize the audio recording source according to your needs. If you only need to capture your voice, here you should enable the Microphone and disable the System Sound.

Recording Audio Settings

Step 4. When you are ready to start recording a voiceover, click the REC button. As mentioned above, you can directly preview your voiceover to make sure that it sounds the way you want it to. You can also edit your voiceover to remove any mistakes or unwanted pauses. Save the recorded voiceover as an audio format that Google Slides can support.

Save Audio Recording

You need to choose a good recording environment. That means finding a quiet place where you won't be interrupted. You may also want to consider using an external microphone to improve the sound quality of your voiceover recording.

Record a Voiceover Google Slides with Murf

Google Slides doesn’t have a built-in voiceover recorder to directly capture your voice. But it lets you install an extension like Murf to record a voiceover with ease. Click the top Extensions menu, choose Add-ons, and search for Murf from Get add-ons.

Access Voiceover Recorder Murf on Google Slides

Step 1. Follow the instructions to install Murf on Google Slides and run it. You can sign up for an account through your Google account. Then you can access Murf on the right side.

Step 2. Enter your text, and Murf will turn it into a voiceover on Google Slides. You can freely select your preferred voice. However, some voices are only available for its Pro version.

Record a Voiceover on Google Slides with Murf

Step 3. Click the Play button and view the voiceover. If you are satisfied with it, click the Build Video button. Then, you can click the Download Video button to insert the voiceover into Google Slides.

Do a Voiceover on Google Slides with Murf

Part 2. How to Add a Recorded Voiceover to Google Slides

Once you have finished recording your voiceover, you can add it to your Google Slides presentation.

Click the top Insert menu and select Audio. Select the file that contains your voiceover. You may need to add your voiceover recording file to Google Drive first.

Google Slides Insert Audio

Click the Insert button to confirm your operation. The voiceover will be inserted into your presentation. You can then resize and position it on your slide. You can also adjust the volume of the video file.

Put a Voiceover on Google Slides

Part 3. FAQs of How to Do a Voiceover on Google Slides

Question 1. Does Google Slides have a voice recording option?

No, Google Slides does not currently have a built-in voice recording option. However, there are a few workarounds that you can use to record a voiceover and add it to your slides. One option is to use a third-party screen recorder, such as the recommended Vidmore Screen Recorder above. Another option is to use a third-party extension like Murf or a dedicated audio recording app, such as Audacity or GarageBand.

Question 2. Can you record your own voice on a slide?

No, you cannot directly record your own voice in a slide in Google Slides. But you can capture a voiceover using an audio recording tool and then add it to Google Slides.

Question 3. What is the voice recording app for presentation?

There are many different voice recording apps available for presentations, both free and paid. Some of the most popular options include Audacity, Voice Memos, GarageBand, Adobe Audition, and Google Recorder. Which voice recording app is best for you will depend on your individual needs. If you are looking for a free and easy-to-use app, then Voice Memos or Google Recorder are good options. If you need a more powerful app with more features, then try Audacity, GarageBand, or Adobe Audition.

Conclusion

Doing a voiceover on Google Slides is a great way to make your presentation more engaging. You can record a high-quality voiceover using the two methods above. You can add a voiceover to Google Slides to deliver a more successful presentation.

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