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How Do I Download a YouTube Video to PPT?

Published in PowerPoint Tutorials 3 mins read

You don't directly download a YouTube video to a PowerPoint presentation. Instead, you embed the video within your PPT slide, which links to the video on YouTube. Here's how:

Steps to Embed a YouTube Video in PowerPoint:

  1. Open Your PowerPoint Presentation: Go to the specific slide where you want to insert the YouTube video.

  2. Navigate to the Insert Tab: In the PowerPoint ribbon, click on the "Insert" tab.

  3. Choose "Video" and then "Online Video": In the "Media" group on the Insert tab, click "Video" and then select "Online Video".

  4. Find the Embed Code (YouTube):

    • Go to the YouTube video you want to use.
    • Click the "Share" button below the video.
    • Select "Embed" from the share options.
    • Copy the entire embed code that appears (it will look something like <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>, where VIDEO_ID is the unique identifier of your video).

  5. Paste the Embed Code in PowerPoint: In the PowerPoint "Online Video" dialog box, paste the copied embed code into the "From a Video Embed Code" field.

  6. Insert the Video: Click the arrow or press Enter. A placeholder rectangle representing the video will appear on your slide.

  7. Resize and Position: Click and drag the corners of the video placeholder to resize it. Drag the entire placeholder to position it where you want it on the slide.

Important Considerations:

  • Internet Connection Required: When you present your PowerPoint, an active internet connection is required for the YouTube video to play. If there is no internet connection, the video will not play.
  • YouTube Availability: If the YouTube video is removed or made private, it will no longer play in your presentation.
  • Alternatives to Embedding: If you need the video to be truly self-contained within the presentation (i.e., to play without an internet connection), you would need to use a separate screen recorder to record the YouTube video and save it as a video file (e.g., MP4). Then, you can insert that video file directly into your PowerPoint presentation via Insert > Video > This Device. Be aware that this might violate YouTube's terms of service in certain circumstances and could be a copyright violation if the video is not your own.

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