How to Record a Google Slides Presentation

First, get ready to record a video on Google Slides by downloading and installing Movavi Screen Recorder for your Mac or PC on your computer. Once you’ve downloaded the installation file, open it and follow the easy installation instructions.

Once you’ve installed the screen recording software, launch the program and click on the Preferences icon. Here, you’ll find a variety of options and settings, including the ability to record with audio and video, formatting, and other features. Customize your settings to fit your preferences and then click on the Screen recording icon.

Before you start, you can adjust your recording window to fit exactly what you want to display. Then choose whether you want to record or mute System audio and Microphone inputs, and you can record from your Webcam here as well. Click REC to start recording. At any time during your recording, you can hit Pause to temporarily stop and restart your recording without starting a new video.

When you’re done with your screen recording, click the Stop icon, and a preview window will appear. In addition to letting you record yourself doing a presentation and other screen recording capabilities, Movavi Screen Recorder also includes several basic editing tools and features to help you polish your video before you share it. Make any edits you want at this time, and then click on Export. Choose the video format you want to use and then click on the Save button.

Screen Capture is an online screen-recording tool that you can launch directly within your web browser without software installation and downloads​​. It lets you capture anything you want on your desktop, including webcams, microphones, system sound, and any screen, window, or tab.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to record a presentation on Google Slides:

Open your preferred browser and navigate to the Screen Capture website. Screen Capture supports Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Go to Screen Capture

Once on the Screen Capture site, click the Start Recording button. Grant permission to the online recorder to use your webcam and microphone.

The next screen will display the resources you can capture – the open tabs, windows, or the entire screen. Now navigate to the Google Slides presentation you want to record.

Enable the Share tab audio button below if you want to record audio.

Now, switch to the tab with your Google Slides presentation and begin your presentation as usual​​.

After you’re done, return to the Screen Capture tab and hit Stop Recording. You can save the recording as MP4 to your computer. The saved video will include a Screen Capture watermark, which you can remove by subscribing to a paid plan.

Movavi Screen Recorder for Chrome is a versatile extension that allows you to effortlessly capture screens, sounds, and webcam footage, all with a single click.

Boasting a secure and intuitive interface, this tool requires no special plugins or registration, enabling users of all technical levels to start recording their Google Slides presentation without any time or quantity limitations.

Here’s how to record a presentation on Google Slides in a browser:

Visit the Chrome Web Store by following the link below. Click Add to Chrome to install the extension.

Go to Chrome Web Store

The next screen will allow you to enable video and audio sources. Next, by clicking on the extension icon in your Chrome browser, enable Pin for Movavi Screen Recorder.

Now, navigate to your Google Slides presentation tab. Hit the Movavi Screen Recorder icon from your Google Chrome extension menu. A pop-up menu will appear.

You can configure your sound and video settings from here. Enable tab sound or voice, or both. Also, enable the webcam to embed in the video if you want to.

Click the Start Recording button to record your presentation as a video. Hit Ctrl + F5 to start the presentation view for Google Slides. Depending on your keyboard's layout, you may also need to click and hold the Fn (Function key).

Once done with the presentation, minimize the presentation mode and use the Stop Recording button on your extension. You can then watch and save the recorded video as an MP4 file.

Game Bar is a built-in application that comes with all Windows 10 and newer PCs. This free software allows users to capture the screen activity in a selected window or application. You can use it to screen-record a Google Slides presentation, gameplay on your Xbox or PC, or activity in a browser window. It does not include video-editing capabilities, and you can’t get it for Mac or Linux machines.

Here's how to record a Google Slides presentation with audio and video with the Game Bar:

Download the Xbox Game Bar app from the Microsoft Store if the app is not natively available in your system.

Download Game Bar

Open your Google Slides presentation. Press the Windows key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar.

To enable your microphone, click the microphone symbol, or use the Win + Alt + M buttons. You can also fine-tune the audio mix from the audio widget.

Then, click the Start recording button or hit Win + Alt + R to record over your Google Slides. Navigate through your Google Slides presentation as needed. The Game Bar will capture your slides with your voice and video.

A small control panel will appear on your screen where you can click the red button once you’re done with the presentation. Another small box will appear where you can click to access the recorded file location. The default file location is User > Videos > Capture, while the default format is MP4.

Note that Xbox Game Bar only works on Windows 10 and 11. If you're using an older version of Windows, or if you're using a Mac, you'll need to use a different screen-recording tool.

Wondering, “Can I record myself on my Mac while presenting?” Sure! macOS Mojave and later versions include a powerful built-in screen-recording tool, which lets you natively take screenshots and record your screen activity. 

Here's how to record yourself on Google Slides on a Mac:

Open Google Slides to record a slideshow. Press Shift + Command + 5 to open the screen-recording toolbar.

A control bar will appear at the bottom of your screen. Select Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion based on your preference. If you choose the latter, you must manually select the area of your screen you want to record.

If you want to record audio with your video, click Options in the control bar and select the correct microphone under the Microphone section.

To start recording, click on the Record button. Navigate through your Google Slides presentation as you normally would. The app will capture everything in the selected area, including your slides and any audio commentary you provide.

Once you're finished with your presentation, click the Stop button in the menu bar at the top of your screen or press Command + Control + Esc. The recorded video will be automatically saved to your desktop. The default file format is MOV.