How to trim audio in Google Slides

Last update: 14/02/2024

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1. How to add audio to a presentation in Google Slides?

  1. Open your Google Slides presentation and select the slide you want to add the audio to.
  2. Click “Insert” in the toolbar and select “Audio” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Select the audio file you want to add to the presentation from your device or from Google Drive.
  4. Once selected, the audio file will be inserted into the selected slide and you can adjust its size and position.

2. How to trim audio in Google Slides?

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation that contains the audio you want to trim.
  2. Select the slide with the audio and click the speaker icon in the top right corner to open the audio panel.
  3. In the audio panel, click "Play" to listen to the audio and determine which part you want to trim.
  4. When you know the start and end of the segment you want to keep, click "Trim" in the audio panel.
  5. Now, drag the start and end markers on the timeline to adjust the audio trim.
  6. Once you're happy with the crop, click "Done" to save your changes.

3. Is it possible to edit the duration of an audio in Google Slides?

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation that contains the audio whose duration you want to edit.
  2. Select the slide with the audio and click the speaker icon in the top right corner to open the audio panel.
  3. In the audio panel, click "Play" to listen to the audio and determine if you want to adjust the duration.
  4. To adjust the duration, drag the start and end markers on the timeline in the audio panel.
  5. When the duration is set to your preferences, click “Done” to save the changes.
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4. Can I change the audio volume in Google Slides?

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation that contains the audio whose volume you want to change.
  2. Select the slide with the audio and click the speaker icon in the top right corner to open the audio panel.
  3. In the audio panel, click the speaker icon and drag the slider to increase or decrease the audio volume.
  4. When the volume is adjusted to your preference, click “Done” to save the changes.

5. How to delete an audio in Google Slides?

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation that contains the audio you want to remove.
  2. Select the slide with the audio and click the speaker icon in the top right corner to open the audio panel.
  3. In the audio panel, click “Delete” to remove the audio from the slide.
  4. Confirm deletion of the audio by clicking “Delete” again in the dialog box.
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6. Can I add sound effects to a Google Slides presentation?

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation and select the slide where you want to add the sound effect.
  2. Click “Insert” in the toolbar and select “Audio” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Select the sound effect file you want to add from your device or Google Drive.
  4. Once selected, the sound effect file will be inserted into the selected slide and you can adjust its size and position.

7. How to sync the audio with the presentation in Google Slides?

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation that contains the audio you want to sync with the presentation.
  2. Select the slide with the audio and click the speaker icon in the top right corner to open the audio panel.
  3. In the audio panel, click "Play" to listen to the audio and determine the points at which you want it to play during the presentation.
  4. To sync the audio with your presentation, use the “Transition” feature on each slide to specify the start and end of the audio.

8. How to share a Google Slides presentation with audio?

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation that contains the audio you want to share.
  2. Click “File” in the toolbar and select “Share” from the drop-down menu.
  3. In the share dialog box, enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the presentation with.
  4. Select the access permissions for the recipients (this can be "Can view", "Can comment", or "Can edit").
  5. Once the settings are configured, click “Send” to share the presentation with audio.
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9. Can you export a Google Slides presentation with audio to PowerPoint?

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation that contains the audio you want to export to PowerPoint.
  2. Click “File” in the toolbar and select “Download” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Select “Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)” as the download format and click “Download.”
  4. The file will be saved to your device and you can open it in Microsoft PowerPoint with embedded audio.

10. Can I record and add my own audio to a Google Slides presentation?

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation and select the slide where you want to add your own audio.
  2. Click “Insert” in the toolbar and select “Audio” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Select the “Record Voice” option to start recording your own audio directly into the presentation.
  4. After recording your audio, it will be inserted into the selected slide and you can adjust its size and position.

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