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How to Convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides

Both Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides are solid presentation creators. But maybe you prefer Google Slides. If you have a PowerPoint slideshow (a PPTX file) that you want to convert to Google Slides, we’ll show you three…

How to Add Audio to Google Slides

Adding audio to your presentation, whether it’s gentle background music for a wedding slideshow or a voice recording for a remote learning session, can keep your audience interested, engaged, and entertained. Here’s how to do…

How to Change Slide Size in Google Slides

The default slide size (16:9) in Google Slides works for most situations, but you may occasionally want to change the aspect ratio depending on the situation. There are a few presets, but you can also customize the slide size…

How to Print a Google Slides Presentation

There are plenty of reasons to print a presentation you create in Google Slides. You may want to review the slides away from your computer or create handouts for your audience. Google Slides provides several options for print…

How to Delete a Slide in Google Slides

As your Google Slides presentation develops, you may notice an unnecessary slide or two. When you have superfluous slides, it reduces the overall value of the presentation. Luckily, there are a few simple ways you can remove …

How to Check Version History in Google Slides

Collaborating on Google Slides presentations can get chaotic if multiple people are constantly making changes. If anyone makes an error, the ability to check version history in Google Slides makes it easy to fix. Here’s how y…

How to Insert Photos and GIFs into Google Slides

Using text (and only text) in your Google Slides presentation is a great way to lose the attention of your audience. Inserting photos and animated GIFs can immediately spice things up by emphasizing the important points you m…

How to Add Screen Recordings to Google Slides

As a web-based service, it’s harder to create screen recordings in Google Slides presentations directly. You’ll have to record your screen using Screencastify for Chrome and save it to Google Drive, where you can then import …

How to Save Google Slides Objects as Images

While it is possible to export objects like images or slides from a Google Slides presentation, you might need to use a few workarounds to do it. Of course, the process changes depending on the type of object you’re trying to…

How to Edit Images in Google Slides

If you’re creating a presentation in Google Slides, you might choose to include external images. Google Slides allows you to crop, recolor, and add effects like drop shadows and reflections with its built-in photo editor. Her…
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