Web Design » Canva » How Do I Add Audio to Canva Per Slide?

How Do I Add Audio to Canva Per Slide?

Last updated on December 3, 2022 @ 5:25 pm

Adding audio to your Canva presentation is a great way to engage your audience and add an extra dimension to your slides. You can add audio files from your computer or search for free audio clips within Canva. Here’s how:

To add audio to a specific slide [slide presentation]:

  • Once you’re done editing your presentation, click ‘Share‘ at the top right corner.

click share design in Canva

  • Click the ‘Present and record‘ button.

present and record option in Canva

 

  • Click ‘Go to recording studio.

Go to recording studio

  • Allow Canva‘ to access your video and microphone to start recording.

set up camera and mic in Canva

  • You can take ‘Pauses’ in between to record specific audio on each slide. Be ready with your notes because you cannot delete nor undo each recording, unlike in a Powerpoint presentation.

pause during Canva recording

  • After recording, you can choose whether to share the link of your recorded presentation with audio, save and exit, or download it locally on your desktop computer.

recorded presentation with audio in Canva

To add audio to all slides [for video format]:

  1. Click the Add Media button in the top-right corner of the editor.
  2. Click Audio. Choose where you would like to upload your audio file. You can either:
  • Upload: Click this tab to upload an audio file from your computer.

upload audio in Canva

  • Search: Click this tab to search Canva’s library of free stock audio clips.

canva audio library

Check the copyright laws of your country

If you’re not sure about how to add audio and don’t want to risk it being removed, check with a legal expert before adding audio in Canva. If you are outside of America and have concerns about copyright law, it may be best to use another image source that doesn’t include copyrighted material.

Adding audio in Canva is pretty simple, right?

You can add audio to Canva slideshows without any third-party software or special skills. You don’t need any special knowledge or skills to add audio to Canva slideshows—you just have a few simple steps.

PRO TIP: Adding audio to Canva per slide is not recommended as it can result in choppy playback and may not work on all devices.

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped you understand how to add audio in Canva, and that it has given you some ideas on how to get started! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.