--- title: "How to convert a slideshow to MP4" description: "Share your presentation as a video by converting it to MP4 with one of these methods" canonical: "https://plusai.com/blog/how-to-convert-a-slideshow-to-mp4/" --- Resources # How to convert a slideshow to MP4 Share your presentation as a video by converting it to MP4 with one of these methods Sandy January 27, 2025 If you want to share a Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint presentation as a video, you can convert your presentation into an MP4 video. You can use MP4s on nearly any social media or video streaming platform, so it’s an easy way to share your content. Here are the simplest and most convenient ways to convert Google Slides and PowerPoint into MP4s. Contents 1. [Convert Google Slides to MP4](#convert-google-slides-to-mp4) 1. [Use a Google Slides extension](#use-a-google-slides-extension) 2. [Download to PowerPoint](#download-to-powerpoint) 2. [Convert PowerPoint to MP4](#convert-powerpoint-to-mp4) 1. [Export to video](#export-to-video) 2. [Use an online converter](#use-an-online-converter) 3. [Create slideshows quickly with Plus AI](#create-slideshows-quickly-with-plus-ai) 4. [Conclusion](#conclusion) 5. [FAQs](#faqs) ## Convert Google Slides to MP4 Unlike its competitor PowerPoint, Google Slides doesn’t currently offer a way to export or download a presentation as an MP4. However, you do still have a couple of options to make it happen. ### Use a Google Slides extension While you can find several Slides to video converter [add-ons in the Google Workspace Marketplace](https://plusai.com/blog/best-google-slides-add-ons), one of the best options is Creator Studio. With it, you can enter the width of the output and the interval between slides, then grab the MP4. 1. Install [Creator Studio](https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/creator_studio/509621243108), open your Google Slides presentation, and select the **Extensions** menu. 2. Choose **Create Video** in the pop-out menu. 3. Enter the **Output width** in pixels and **Interval** in seconds. 4. Select **Video File (MP4)** and click **Go**. ### Download to PowerPoint Another option is to download your Google Slides presentation to Microsoft PowerPoint and convert it to an MP4 using the section below. 1. With your presentation open in Google Slides, select **File** > **Download** and choose **Microsoft PowerPoint**. 2. Follow the prompts per the web browser you use and then open the file in PowerPoint from your Downloads location. 3. Use one of the options in the next section to convert the presentation to an MP4. For further details or troubleshooting when downloading the file, check out our guide to [converting Slides to PowerPoint](https://plusai.com/blog/how-to-convert-google-slides-to-powerpoint). ## Convert PowerPoint to MP4 If PowerPoint is your slideshow maker of choice or you’ve downloaded your Google Slides presentation to PowerPoint, you have a couple of easy ways to convert the slideshow to an MP4. ### Export to video Fortunately, Microsoft PowerPoint offers an export feature built right in. With it, you can save your presentation as an MP4 in just a few steps on both Windows and Mac. On Windows: 1. Open your presentation in PowerPoint and go to the **File** tab. 2. Select **Export** and pick **Create a Video**. 3. Use the drop-down boxes to choose the **settings** for video quality and to include recording timings, and optionally, adjust the Seconds spent on each slide. 4. Click **Create Video**. 5. Confirm the **Save as type** in the pop-up box is **MP4** or **MPEG-4**. 6. Click **Export**. On Mac: 1. Open your presentation in PowerPoint. 2. Select **File** in the menu bar and pick **Export**. 3. In the pop-up box, choose **MP4** in the **File Format** box. 4. Optionally, adjust the **settings** Video Compression Type, Quality, Timing, and Seconds spent on each slide. 5. Pick a location to save the video and click **Export**. ### Use an online converter If you’re using the web version of PowerPoint or have a PowerPoint file without the desktop application, you can use an online file converter to turn the presentation into an MP4. Like with extensions for Google Slides, you can find several online converters, but one that works great is Online-Convert.com. 1. Head directly to the [Online-Convert.com PPTX to MP4 converter](https://video.online-convert.com/convert/pptx-to-mp4). If necessary, you can use the **Convert** drop-down box at the top to change the file type to **PPT**. 2. Open the **Choose File** menu to select the location or drag the file into the green box. 3. Optionally, adjust the settings for size, bitrate, frame rate, and other options. 4. Once your file uploads, click **Start**. 5. After the process completes, use **Download** to obtain your presentation. ## Create slideshows quickly with Plus AI Need a shareable slideshow in a hurry? Don’t have as much time to create your presentation as you’d like? Using Plus AI for Google Slides and PowerPoint, you can build informative and attractive slideshows in just minutes. Start by [entering a prompt](https://plusai.com/blog/how-to-write-an-effective-ai-prompt), uploading a file, or pasting in text. Then, pick an [appealing template](https://plusai.com/templates), review the outline, and you’ll have your slideshow ready to go. Plus AI generates presentations that are fully editable in your favorite slideshow application. So, you can spend less time creating presentations but still convey your message with useful content and relevant images. Visit the [Plus website](https://plusai.com/) for complete details on features, a template gallery, presentation samples, and to start your free trial. ## Conclusion Converting a presentation to a video doesn’t have to be difficult. You can transform your slideshow into an MP4 in just a few steps regardless of which application you use. And remember that Plus AI can help you create eye-catching business, educational, and personal presentations when you’re short on time. ## FAQs **Does PowerPoint have a video editor?** Yes, Microsoft PowerPoint offers a tool to edit videos you insert on slides. Select the video and use the **Playback** and **Video Format** tabs to make your adjustments. 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