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. Import PowerPoint slides into Synthesia by selecting Import PowerPoint from the top menu and upload your .pptx file (maximum size: 1GB):

   

2. During import, select one or both options:

   • Import text, images, videos, and shapes as editable elements: Convert every text box, shape, image, and video into an editable asset. You'll then be able to:
     • Animate all imported elements in Synthesia
     • Change the size, color, and positioning of shapes
     • Adjust the font styles and positioning of imported text elements
     • Trim and adjust playback for imported videos to ensure they sync with your script
   • Convert speaker notes into script: Copy each slide’s speaker notes into the corresponding scene script. In order to enable this option, you'll have to enable text element editing.

   

3. Choose an AI avatar and language for narration. If you enabled Convert speaker notes into script, any speaker notes in your PowerPoint will be imported as the video script.

4. Edit the video using Synthesia’s tools— edit text, add/remove images and videos, add animations and transitions, and more.

5. Click Generate Video to create your video presentation.

Notes:

• Slides: Your presentation can have a maximum of 150 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:
  • 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:
  • Tables are non-editable, and are added as part of the static background.
  • Animations are not imported from PowerPoint files.