How to insert audio into PowerPoint! Elevate your presentations using Ondoku.

When creating PowerPoint slides, you might find yourself getting stuck in a rut or feeling like they lack a little something extra.

That's why we recommend adding audio to your slides.

Simply adding narration can make your presentation run more smoothly and help you create slides that truly impress.

How to Insert Audio Files into PowerPoint

Video explanation: from 1:55

Creating audio files for slides like PowerPoint is actually easy.

What You Need

• The script you want to read aloud,
• The slides you want to add audio to,
• The Ondoku website.

Creating Narration

1. Prepare the Script You Want to Read Aloud

First, prepare the script you want to read aloud.

The script can be in the PowerPoint notes, or you can prepare it in another software.

2. Copy and Paste the Script into Ondoku

Next, open the Ondoku homepage and copy and paste your script into Ondoku.

Dividing the script into sections, such as for each slide, will make the subsequent work easier.

3. Insert into Slides

Finally, insert the audio files into the slides.

Inserting Audio Files into PowerPoint

Video explanation: from 2:35

Audio file formats that can be inserted into PowerPoint include wma, wav, mp3, m4a/mp4 (PowerPoint 2013 and later only), mid/midi, au, and aiff.

Points to Note When Inserting Audio Files

Ondoku supports downloading in mp3 and wav formats.

Due to compatibility issues, if you insert an mp3 file downloaded from Ondoku, the last few seconds may be cut off.

In such cases, please download and insert the wav format file.

[Update] How to download Ondoku audio files in WAV format | Text-to-speech software Ondoku

You can now download Ondoku audio in WAV format! However, you cannot download it in WAV format just by performing a normal download. We will show you how to download in WAV format and how to use the WAV format.

If this still does not solve the problem, try converting it to another format and inserting it.

From the toolbar:

1. Insert
2. Audio
3. Audio on My PC

Please select these options.

Then, a screen to select an audio file will appear, so please select the audio file of your choice.

After selecting the audio file and inserting it into the slide, a ? mark will appear.

Click this icon to set when you want it to play.

Changing the Audio File Start Position

To choose how to start the audio file, select the dropdown arrow and choose an option.

Automatically

Plays automatically when you move to the slide where the audio file is placed.

When Clicked

Plays only when the icon is clicked.

*To choose how to play the audio file in the presentation, select one of the following options.

Audio Options

Play Across Slides

One audio file plays across all slides.

Loop until Stopped

One audio file plays repeatedly until you manually stop it by clicking the [Play/Pause] button.

Rewind after Playing

Rewinds the audio after playback is finished.

Changing Playback Options

To change the options:

Select the ? mark and choose the [Playback] tab from the toolbar.

Select your preferred options.

Option Details

Trimming

You can also trim the audio. If you want to trim it, select [Trim Audio] and use the red and green sliders to trim the audio file to the desired length.

Fade Out

You can fade the audio in or out.

Change the values in each [Fade Duration] box.

Volume Control

To adjust the volume, select [Volume] and choose your desired setting.

Easily Create PowerPoint Audio with Ondoku

Now you have successfully added audio to PowerPoint using Ondoku!

Why not use Ondoku to create slides that are a cut above the rest?

Pros and Cons of Using Ondoku with PowerPoint

There are several other ways to add audio to PowerPoint.

What are the pros and cons of using Ondoku among them?

Pros

1. Easy to use
2. Easy to download
3. Available for commercial use

1. Easy to Use

Ondoku is very easy to use.

Enter the text you want to be read aloud into the text box

Click the Read button

With just this, you can create a narration.

There are several types of voices, so you can choose your favorite voice to create the narration.

2. Easy to Download

Downloading is also very easy.

After clicking the Read button,

click the Download button.

That's all it takes.

No strange advertisements will appear.

3. Available for Commercial Use

When using it for work, commercial use is always a concern.

For speech synthesis software, commercial use rules are often detailed and complicated, and sometimes commercial use is not allowed.

In that respect, Ondoku is very simple.

Can be used in presentations such as PowerPoint.

Commercial use is possible even with the free version by providing credit attribution.

What you can do with Ondoku. About commercial use (business use) and prohibited items. | Text-to-speech software Ondoku

Commercial use (business use) is possible with Ondoku. Whether you are an individual or a corporation, using it for the purpose of obtaining financial or other benefits, directly or indirectly, constitutes commercial use. However, please note that Ondoku has prohibited acts. In this article, we will introduce what you can and cannot do with Ondoku.

Cons

1. Slides can become heavy (large file size)
2. Credit attribution is required for free use

1. Slides Can Become Heavy

Inserting narration audio as mp3 or wav inevitably makes the file large and heavy.

This makes the slide's file size heavy as well, which can make it difficult to edit.

If you are concerned about the large file size, please try the other methods introduced below. While they might be a bit more difficult to use, they can somewhat prevent the file size from becoming too large.

2. Credit Attribution Required for Free Use

Credit attribution is required when using Ondoku for free in presentations, etc.

In a business setting, such credit attribution can be an obstacle.

In such cases, becoming a paid Ondoku member (from 980 yen/month) is a way to avoid the need for credit attribution.

Other Methods to Insert Audio

Besides using text-to-speech sites like Ondoku to add narration to PowerPoint slides, there are two other methods.

1. Method using macros
2. Method using PowerPoint's built-in features to create and insert audio

Method Using Macros

Environment

• Windows 10 Home 1909
• PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 Version 2008 (Build 13127.20409) 64-bit

On the following site,

PowerPoint including a note-reading function

is distributed. By downloading it and setting up a macro, you can synthesize speech and insert narration into PowerPoint.

Please check the following site for detailed instructions and downloads.

https://kunsen.net/2020/09/18/post-3309/

Method Using PowerPoint's built-in features to create and insert audio

1. Setting Up the Speak Command in PowerPoint

First, add the [Speak] command to PowerPoint.

1. Open PowerPoint and click [Customize Quick Access Toolbar] next to the Quick Access Toolbar.
2. Select "More Commands."

2. Reading Aloud

Try reading the text aloud using the Speak icon displayed in step 1.

1. Select the text you want to read aloud (text box within the slide or notes) using the mouse.
2. Click the [Speak icon] to start the reading.

*In PowerPoint, it is not possible to change the voice narrator.

Just like with YouTube videos, videos with only text can become boring to watch, or your eyes can get tired from reading.

In such cases, having narration adds variety and impact to your slides!

We hope you find inserting audio into PowerPoint useful for creating great slides.

■ AI voice synthesis software "Ondoku"

"Ondoku" is an online text-to-speech tool that can be used with no initial costs.

• Supports approximately 50 languages, including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German
• Available from both PC and smartphone
• Suitable for business, education, entertainment, etc.
• No installation required, can be used immediately from your browser
• Supports reading from images

To use it, simply enter text or upload a file on the site. A natural-sounding audio file will be generated within seconds. You can use voice synthesis up to 5,000 characters for free, so please give it a try.

Text-to-speech software "Ondoku" can read out 5000 characters every month with AI voice for free. You can easily download MP3s and commercial use is also possible. If you sign up for free, you can convert up to 5,000 characters per month for free from text to speech. Try Ondoku now.

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