How to Record on Google Slides - Top 4 Ways to Capture Presentations

Recording on Google Slides is valuable for making impactful and shareable presentations. So, in this article, we will explore the top four ways on how to record on Google Slides, like using the built-in recording tools, using Mac, using Windows, and using a third-party tool. For editing the recording video, CapCut is an excellent choice for editing recorded slide videos due to its versatile editing features. Now, let's dive in.

How to record a presentation on Google Slides without apps

Step
1. Open and present in Google Slides
2. To begin with, open your Google Slides presentation in a web browser. Next, go to the slides you want to record. Ensure that the slide is displayed clearly and ready for recording.
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4. Use the built-in recording tool
5. To record a Google Slides presentation, click the recording "(Rec)" button in the top right corner. Here, you will see a menu where you can select "Record new video" to start recording your presentation.
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7. Stop recording and save
8. Once you've finished your presentation, click the "Stop Recording" button. Then, you can choose to re-record or save the video to your drive.
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How to record yourself on Google Slides using Microsoft Windows

Step
1. Open Google Slides and start screen recording
2. Open the Google Slides presentation in your browser. Then press "Win+G" to launch the Xbox Game bar, and ensure your microphone is enabled in the "Capture" widget.
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4. Start recording
5. To record a Google Slides presentation, click the "Start recording" button in the Capture widget. Then, go to your Google Slides presentation and start your presentation. Give your presentation while advancing through the slides.
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7. Stop the recording and save
8. When you are finished, press the "Stop recording" button to stop the recording. The recording will be saved in your PC's "Videos" folder.
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How to screen-record a presentation on Google Slides on a Mac

Step
1. Open Google Slides and start screen recording
2. To begin with, open your Google Slides presentation in the browser. After that, press "Shift+Command+5" to open the macOS screen recording tool. Next, select the option to record on the screen.
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4. Select the recording area
5. To record a presentation on Google Slides, click "Record Entire Screen" or drag to select a specific area. To enable audio recording, click "Options" from the toolbar and choose a microphone from the list. After that, click "Record" to start capturing your screen and audio while presenting.
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7. Stop recording and save
8. Once finished, click the "Stop Recording" button in the menu at the top-right corner of the screen. The recording will then automatically be saved to your desktop or the specified folder in the "Options" menu.
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How to record a presentation on Google Slides by a third-party tool

Step
1. Install and sign up on Loom
2. To begin with, download and install Loom from the official website. Then, create a new account or sign in if you already have one. You will then have the option to choose between installing the Loom extension or the app.
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4. Open Google Slides and start Loom recording
5. To record a Google Slides presentation, click on the Loom web browser extension. Then click "Start Recording," go to Google Slides and choose the recording area. Next, go to Google Slides and start presenting your slides.
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7. Stop recording and save
8. Once done, click the "Stop Recording" button in Loom's widget or toolbar. The video will be saved to Loom's cloud, where you can easily save or share it.
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These are the top methods on how to record on Google Slides. If you want to edit the recording slides video further, you should use professional video editing software, like CapCut, due to its wide range of basic and advanced editing features.

How to polish your Google Slides video using CapCut

CapCut is versatile video editing software that makes enhancing your recorded Google Slides video easy and effective. It offers a range of features to edit videos, like trimming and splitting videos, text customization, auto-captions, smooth transitions in the video, "Filters and effects" to enhance the visual appeal, and "Speed control" to control the slide video's speed.

Download CapCut today and edit your presentation videos to make them stand out.

Key features

• Text-to-speech: CapCut offers the "Text-to-Speech" feature to add narration to your Google Slides.
• Trim and split: You can trim unnecessary parts and split your Google Slides video into segments
• Text customization and auto-captions: Using CapCut, you can add dynamic fonts, colors, and animations to focus on the key information.
• Remove background noise: Using CapCut's "Reduce noise" tool, you can eliminate background distractions and make your presentation more impactful.

Steps to use CapCut to edit Google Slides presentation video

Step
1. Import the presentation video
2. First, open CapCut and create a new project. Next, click "Import" to select a Google slides video. Alternatively, drag and drop the presentation video onto the timeline to begin editing.
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4. Edit the slide video
5. To add subtitles, click the "Text" option or use the auto-captions option to generate subtitles automatically. You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the video by accessing the "Adjustments" option. To apply smooth transitions, go to the "Transitions" tab in the top-left corner of the screen. Moreover, you can also add background music and use filters by accessing the "Music" and "Filters" tabs.
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7. Export and share
8. Once done, click "Export" at the top right corner and select your format and preferred resolution. Then, click "Export" to save the slide video to your PC. You can also share it directly on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
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Conclusion

Recording presentations is essential to create lasting and accessible content for your audience. This article has covered several methods on how to record on Google Slides, such as using built-in tools, screen recording on Windows and Mac, and third-party tools, like Loom. For editing the recorded slide video to make it perfect, CapCut is the best option due to its rich and powerful video editing features. Its features like "Text-to-speech," "Reduce noise," and "Speed" make it a highly recommendable tool. So, download CapCut today and make attractive presentation videos without requiring advanced editing skills.

FAQs

1. How do I add voiceovers to my presentation on Google Slides?
2. After recording on Google Slides, to add voiceovers to your Google Slides presentation, use CapCut's voiceover feature. Click the "Voiceover" feature to record your own voice. After that, adjust the volume or enhance the voice using CapCut's audio tools.
3. In what formats (such as MP4, MOV) can the recorded Google Slides video be saved?
4. When recording on Google Slides, you can save the video in several formats, such as MP4 or MOV, which are widely supported by most video editing platforms. You can also use CapCut to convert these two video formats and optimize your Google slide videos with its rich video editing features, including Adjustments, Captions, and so on.
5. How to solve the background noise after recording a presentation on Google Slides?
6. If the microphone is turned on when recording a video using a third-party tool, external noise may be recorded. Background noise can be pretty distracting. To solve this problem, you should use CapCut's "Reduce noise" tool. This feature filters static or ambient noise to improve sound quality. Upload your video, and with a single click, you can remove the unwanted noise and make your video sound clear and professional.