PowerPoint

Use this integration to transform slide decks into shareable, narrated video content without needing cameras or editors.

Convert a PowerPoint presentation to video

1. In Synthesia, click New video and select Import PowerPoint.
2. Upload your .ppt or .pptx file (maximum size: 250MB).
3. Choose an AI avatar and language for narration. Any speaker notes in your PowerPoint will be imported as the video script.
4. Edit the video using Synthesia’s tools— edit text, add images, transitions, and more.
5. Click Generate Video to create your video presentation.

Notes:

• Starter, Creator, and Enterprise plans support up to 50 slides per import. Legacy personal plans support up to 10 slides.
• Fonts:
  • Fonts must be embedded in your PowerPoint file to display correctly in Synthesia.
  • If a font is missing, you can select a replacement or upload the original font file. (Note: Freemium and Starter plans do not support custom font uploads.)
• Aspect ratio: 4:3 dimension PowerPoints will be converted to 16:9.
• Text:
  • Text elements from the PowerPoint file are imported as native, editable text layers in Synthesia.
  • Text in tables are non-editable, and are added as part of the static background.
  • SmartArt text is non-editable, and is added as part of the static background.
  • Lists are imported with a maximum of two levels of indentation, for both numbered and bulleted formats. Deeper levels are not supported.
• Media and visuals:
  • Images and videos are non-editable, and are added as part of the static background.
  • Graphic elements are non-editable, and are added as part of the static background.
  • Animations are not imported from PowerPoint files.