One of the features YouTube provides is the embedding facility for the videos using which we can embed the YouTube videos on our websites. But what if you want to embed a YouTube video in a PowerPoint presentation? If you just  try to use the YouTube video embedding code in PowerPoint presentation then, it will not work.

But there are few methods using which you can embed a YouTube video in a PowerPoint presentation. You can do that for both online and offline videos. Have a look on the below tutorial to know more about it.

Embed YouTube Videos in PowerPoint Presentation

HOW TO : Embed YouTube videos in PowerPoint Presentation


Embed YouTube Videos Directly in PowerPoint Presentation to Play Video Online


This method is used to embed a directly embed a YouTube video in the PowerPoint presentation. It means you will need the Internet connectivity while showing your presentation. This is useful when you are sure that you are going to get the Internet at the venue.

1. Just visit the URL http://skp.mvps.org/youtube.htm

2. Download and install the YouTube Video Wizard PowerPoint Add-in suitable to your version of the PowerPoint.

Now, have a look on the short video tutorial given below to know how to embed YouTube videos in your PowerPoint presentation using this add-in.



This PowerPoint add-in just embed the YouTube video as an object in the PowerPoint. So, you can easily resize or relocate the video on the page. You can also use the options provided by the YouTube Video Wizard PowerPoint add-in to adjust the settings of the video you are adding in the page.

But if you are going to have your presentation at a venue where you will not get the Internet connectivity to play the embedded YouTube videos then, follow the instructions given below to embed and play the YouTube videos offline in the PowerPoint presentation.

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Embed YouTube Video Offline in Powerpoint Presentation with No Internet Connectivity


First of all, you will have to download the desired YouTube video on your computer which you want to put in your PowerPoint presentation.

Since The PowerPoint only supports only AVI and WMV video format, you will have to convert the video using any of these video converting software. Once the conversion is done, follow the steps shown in the video below or read the instructions.



1. Just go to the slide on which you want to insert the video. Click on the "Insert".

2. Click on the "Video" option and select "Video from File" from the drop-down menu.

3. Now just browse and select the video which you want to insert in the PowerPoint presentation.

Now you know both methods using which you can embed a YouTube video in a PowerPoint presentation depending on the Internet connectivity. But it's still better to go with the offline method or have a backup video always on your computer if anything goes wrong with the Internet connectivity during your presentation.
 
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