I love using Google Slides for presentations, but sometimes, words and pictures aren’t enough. Adding audio—like background music or my own voice—makes my slides way more interesting!

If you’ve ever wanted to add music, voice recordings, or sound effects to Google Slides, don’t worry. I’m going to walk you through the entire process step by step. It’s actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it!

What Kind of Audio Can I Add?

Before we start, let me quickly explain the types of audio you can use in Google Slides.

Audio Type	Example Uses
🎤 My own voice	Explaining slides in my own words
🎵 Background music	Making the slides more engaging
🔔 Sound effects	Adding fun sounds like claps, alarms, or cheers

👉 Google Slides only supports MP3 and WAV files, so make sure your audio is in one of those formats!

What I Need Before Adding Audio

Before jumping in, I make sure I have:

✅ A Google account (since I need Google Drive to store audio files)
✅ An audio file (MP3 or WAV) ready to use
✅ A microphone (if I want to record my own voice)

Method 1: Adding an Audio File from Google Drive

Step 1: Upload My Audio to Google Drive

1. I go to Google Drive (drive.google.com).
2. Click + New → Select File upload.
3. Choose my MP3 or WAV file and upload it.

📌 Tip: I always remember where I saved my file, so I can find it later!

Step 2: Insert Audio in Google Slides

1. I open Google Slides (slides.google.com).
2. Click on the slide where I want to add the audio.
3. Click Insert → Select Audio.
4. A window pops up, and I choose my audio file from Google Drive.
5. Click Select.

🎉 That’s it! I just added audio to my slide!

Step 3: Customize My Audio

Once the audio is on my slide, I see a speaker icon appear. Now, I can:

✅ Move it: Drag it anywhere on the slide.
✅ Resize it: Make it bigger or smaller.
✅ Change settings: Click the speaker icon, then go to Format options (on the right).

Setting	What It Does
Start playing	Play audio automatically or when clicked
Volume control	Adjust the sound level
Loop audio	Make it play on repeat
Stop when slide changes	Stop playing when moving to the next slide

I usually set my audio to “Play automatically” so it starts as soon as I get to that slide.

Method 2: Recording My Own Voice for Google Slides

Sometimes, I want to explain things in my own voice instead of just typing text. Here’s how I do it:

Step 1: Record My Voice

👉 I use one of these free tools to record my voice:

🔹 Online Voice Recorder (online-voice-recorder.com)
🔹 Windows Voice Recorder (for PC users)
🔹 Voice Memos (for Mac/iPhone users)

Step 2: Save and Upload the Recording

1. I save the recording as an MP3 or WAV file.
2. Then, I upload it to Google Drive (just like in Step 1 of Method 1).

Step 3: Insert My Voice into Google Slides

1. I open Google Slides.
2. Click Insert → Audio.
3. Select my recorded voice file from Google Drive.
4. Click Select.

🎤 Now my voice is part of my slides!

My Best Tips for Better Audio in Google Slides

Here are some tricks I use to make my presentations even better:

• Use Background Music – Adding soft music can make a slide feel more engaging.
• Play Audio Automatically – I set the audio to play as soon as the slide opens.
• Add Sound Effects – Fun sounds like claps, bells, or cheers can make the slides more interactive!

Quick Summary

Here’s a quick recap of what I did:

Steps	What I Did
Step 1	Uploaded my MP3/WAV file to Google Drive
Step 2	Inserted the audio into Google Slides
Step 3	Customized settings (play automatically, loop, etc.)
Bonus	Recorded my own voice and added it to slides

📢 And that’s it! Now I know how to add audio to Google Slides!

I hope this guide helps you too! Try it out and make your presentations more exciting! 🚀