While Google Slides itself doesn't have a built-in feature to convert an existing video file (like an MP4) directly into a GIF within the application, you can effectively create a GIF from your Google Slides presentation using add-ons. This process turns your sequence of slides into an animated GIF.
Based on resources like the "Creating a GIF with Google Slides [Creator Studio]" video, a common method involves using the Creator Studio add-on.
Creating a GIF from Your Google Slides Presentation
The Creator Studio add-on allows you to export your Google Slides presentation as various formats, including an animated GIF or an MP4 video. This essentially turns your slides into frames of an animation.
Here's a general overview of the process based on the functionality often provided by such add-ons:
- Install the Add-on: Go to the 'Extensions' menu in Google Slides, then 'Add-ons', and 'Get add-ons'. Search for "Creator Studio" or a similar GIF/video export tool and install it.
- Open the Add-on: Once installed, access the add-on from the 'Extensions' menu.
- Configure Settings: Within the add-on's interface, you'll typically configure settings like the resolution of the output, the sequence of slides to include, and the time delay between slides (which acts as the frame rate for your GIF).
- Select Output Format: According to the referenced material, you will see options for the output format. Here, you would click on animated gif to choose the GIF format. As mentioned in the reference, an option to turn it into an mp4 is also typically available.
- Generate and Download: Click the button to generate the GIF. The add-on will process your slides and provide a link or prompt to download the resulting animated GIF file.
Key Capabilities (as seen in reference):
| Output Format | Description |
|---|---|
| Animated GIF | Creates a looping animation from your slides. |
| MP4 | Creates a video file from your slides. |
The reference notes that accessing options like creating an animated GIF is typically available for free when using tools like Creator Studio.
So, while you can't convert an external video file into a GIF using Google Slides directly, you can use an add-on with Google Slides to turn your presentation slides into an animated GIF.
