How to create a video from a Powerpoint presentation

Modified on Fri, 23 Apr, 2021 at 11:08 AM

After you create your PowerPoint presentation, you can save it as a video to share with others.

Select File > Export > Create a video.

Select the quality of the video:

  • Ultra HD (4K) - Largest file size and ultra-high quality (3840 x 2160)
  • Full HD (1080p) - Large file size and full high quality (1920 x 1080)
  • HD (720p) - Medium file size and moderate quality (1280 x 720) (Recommended)
  • Standard (480p) - Smallest file size and lowest quality (852 x 480)


Decide if you want to:

  • Use Recorded Timings and Narrations
  • Don't Use Recorded Timings and Narrations


In the Seconds spent on each slide box, select the default time you want to spend on each slide


Select Create Video


Enter a file name and then browse to the location you want to save your video


In the Save As type box, select if you want to save the video as a MPEG-4 Video or Windows Media Video


Tip: The MPEG-4 Video format is recommended for the best compatibility with video players.

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