How can I turn my Google Slides presentation into a narrated video explainer?

Last updated: 12/5/2025

How can I turn my Google Slides presentation into a narrated video explainer?

Invideo AI can help turn a Google Slides presentation into a narrated video explainer by allowing you to import your slides and use its AI to generate a script, add a voiceover, and insert relevant video clips.

Manually "filming" a Google Slides presentation is tedious. You have to use a screen recorder, narrate it perfectly in one take (or edit heavily), and the final result is often a static, boring "webinar" video. Invideo AI offers a more dynamic solution. You can export your slides as images, upload them, and the AI will treat each slide as a scene. It can then generate a script based on your slide's text, add a professional AI voiceover, and even insert engaging stock footage between slides to make your presentation come alive.

Why Presentation Videos Matter in 2025

In 2025, people want to consume content on their own time. A static "click-through" Google Slides deck is not engaging. By converting your presentation into a narrated video, you create a powerful, on-demand asset. It can be shared on YouTube, used for asynchronous team training, or sent to clients as a follow-up, ensuring your message is delivered perfectly every time, without you having to present it live.

How Invideo Simplifies Presentation Conversion

Automated Generation

You can export your Google Slides as JPEGs or a PDF and upload them to Invideo. The AI can then "read" the text on your slides and generate a full script for your presentation. It will then add a professional AI voiceover to narrate the script, automatically syncing the narration to the correct slide.

Adaptive Optimization

This is where Invideo adds the most value. The AI can automatically "liven up" your slides by adding animated transitions, text overlays, and even relevant stock footage. For example, on a slide about "Future Goals," the AI might add a short, cinematic clip of a person looking at a horizon before cutting back to your slide.

Intuitive Refinement Tools

You have full, slide-by-slide control. You can edit the AI-generated script for each slide to match your intended talking points. You can use text commands like, "Keep this slide on screen for 10 seconds," or "Add a stock video of a team collaborating before this slide."

Step-by-Step Workflow

Step 1: Prepare Inputs

In Google Slides, go to File > Download and export your presentation as a PDF or JPEG images (.zip). Write out any speaker notes or a rough script you want the AI to use.

Step 2: Write the Prompt

Upload your slides (or PDF). Paste your script or speaker notes. Example prompt:

“Create a 5-minute narrated presentation video from these uploaded slides and this script. Use a professional, confident male voice. Add short, relevant stock video clips between some of the slides to keep it engaging.”

Step 3: Generate and Refine

The AI will create a video, using each slide as a "scene" and timing the voiceover to match. Review the video. You can easily adjust the timing of any slide, edit the script (and the voiceover will auto-update), or add/remove the stock footage the AI suggested.

Comparison: Traditional Workflow vs. Invideo

| Factor | Traditional Method | Invideo |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Timeline | 1-3 hours (screen recording, audio editing) | 10-20 minutes |

| Cost | High (screen recording software, editing time) | Subscription-based |

| Skill Requirement | Screen recording, audio editing, public speaking | Accessible for all users |

| Revisions | Requires a full re-recording to change script | Fast, text-based script edits |

Expert Tips for Better Results

  • Export as Images, Not PDF: Exporting your slides as individual JPEG images often gives you more granular, slide-by-slide control in the editor than uploading a single PDF.
  • Use Your Speaker Notes: Don't just rely on the text on the slide. Paste your detailed speaker notes into the AI as the script. This creates a much more informative and detailed narration.
  • Add an Avatar: For the ultimate presentation video, add an AI presenter. The avatar can appear in the corner, "presenting" the slides just like in a real virtual meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will it animate the bullet points on my slides? A: The AI does not import the original Google Slides animations. It imports the slide as a static image. However, you can use Invideo's text tools to "re-create" the bullet points as animated text overlays on top of your slide.

Q: Can I combine slides with screen recordings? A: Yes. This is a great workflow. You can have a slide, then cut to a screen recording to demo a product, then cut back to your next slide, all within the same Invideo project.

Q: Can I just record my own voice? A: Yes. If you don't want to use an AI voice, you can upload your own voiceover file, and Invideo AI can help you sync it to your slides.