How to Video Record Yourself Presenting PowerPoint: Windows, Mac, iOS, Phones

Learn how to video record yourself in PowerPoint using your Windows PCs or laptops, Mac devices, iPhone or iPad, and Android phones or tablets. You can use EaseUS RecExperts or the built-in screen recorder to record yourself presenting presentations. Read this article and get step-by-step instructions.

Do you know how to record a presentation with your face and voice on Microsoft PowerPoint? Adding narration in a presentation helps enhance audience engagement and convey insights better for tutorials, lectures, and video creation.

This article will focus on how to video record yourself in PowerPoint and teach you to add your face, voice, and video easily when narrating a PPT.

How to Video Record Yourself Presenting PowerPoint on Windows/Mac with EaseUS Screen Recorder

One of the most important reasons why you need a professional screen recorder for presentation is that it simplifies your task and gives you the smoothest experience.

EaseUS RecExperts lets you record yourself doing a presentation on PowerPoint, Google Slides, Zoom, Keynote, and other presenting apps without lag and watermark.

It has both Windows and Mac versions, allowing you to record high-quality about-me presentations, self-presenting videos, and slideshows on multiple applications. The AI-empowered functions enable you to AI transcribe video to text, reduce background noise, and enhance video quality.

Download the EaseUS recording software on your Windows or Mac to record MS PowerPoint with your face and audio.

Let's see how to video record yourself in PowerPoint with EaseUS recording software.

(The stepwise guide applies to the Windows version; Mac users can find steps similar in the application.)

Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts on your computer. Choose a recording mode from "Full Screen" or "Region". To record a part of the screen, select the recording area manually.

Step 2. After selecting the recording mode, click on the camera sign on the interface. This will let the tool record your screen and the webcam at the same time.

Step 3. You can also change the background with the AI Recognition ot green screen feature. Classroom, blur, studio, or your local images are supported. Just click "Webcam" > "Settings" > "Remove Background" to download and use these modules. Then, click the "REC" button to start recording.

Step 4. After recording, the recording list window will open. Here you can view, split, delete, manage your recordings easily.

How to Record PowerPoint Presentation with Audio and Video on Windows/Mac with Internal Recorder

If you don't want to install additional software, use MS PowerPoint's built-in recording function. Both Windows and Mac users can screen record PowerPoint with audio.

Before you get started, there are some tips you need to pay attention to:

After reading these notes, follow the steps below to record a voice-over PowerPoint.

Step 1. Open the presentation on your Windows or Mac computer. Click Slide Show on the toolbar.

Step 2. Under the tab, click Record Slide Show and select From Current Slide… or From Beginning….

Step 3. You will enter the recording page. Click SETTINGS in the upper-right corner to turn on the Microphone and Camera. Then, click the red RECORD button to start recording. A 3-second countdown timer will appear on the screen.

Step 4. During the process, you can:

Step 5. Go to File > Export > Create a video to export the PowerPoint presentation as a video. Here you can change the recording settings such as video quality, recorded timings and narrations, and even the seconds for every slide.

Step 6. Click Create Video again to select a location, file name, and file type (MP4 or WMV) for the recording. Click Save to close the window.

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How to Record on PowerPoint on iOS/Android Mobile with Built-in Tools

Some narrators may need to record PowerPoint on the go for a quick presentation. Both iOS and Android can install Microsoft PowerPoint on mobile phones and tablets to open, edit, and create presentations.

Although the app MS PowerPoint does not have a screen recording feature, iOS and Android users can record a video with their mobile phones' built-in screen recorders.

Video record yourself in PowerPoint on iPhone/iPad

Step 1. Launch the PowerPoint app and open the PPT you want to add narration.

Step 2. Enable the screen recording feature on your iPhone and iPad. Navigate to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls and tap the green plus icon next to Screen Recording. (It is usually enabled by default.)

Step 3. Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen and scroll to click the screen recording button (a circle within a circle). A 3-second countdown will appear before the recording begins.

Step 4. Play the presentation while you are talking. You can see the red dot recording icon in the upper left corner of the screen, which means your recording is in progress.

Step 5. Tap the red dot recording icon again to stop recording. Click Stop in the popup to confirm operations.

Step 6. You can find the recording in the Photos app.

Video record yourself in PowerPoint on Android phones and tablets

Step 1. Launch the PowerPoint app and open the PPT you want to add narration.

Step 2. Swipe down from the top of the phone screen to launch Quick Settings.

Step 3. Tap the Screen Record button from the list, give permission to track your activity if prompted, and click Start recording.

Step 4. When the 3-second countdown appears, play the presentation and start talking.

Step 5. If you want to stop recording, access Quick Settings and tap the Screen Record button again.

Step 6. You can find the recording in the Gallery app.

Final Words

Now, you have learned how to video record yourself in PowerPoint on different devices, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Capturing your face and audio in the presentation recording can be easy if you choose the proper method.

It is recommended that EaseUS RecExperts be used to screen record a presentation on Mac and Windows computers. Its intuitive interface and robust features let you easily record presentations on Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Zoom, and more platforms.

Download and use it to make your presentation narration smoother and more effective.

Record PowerPoint with Face FAQs

If you want more information on how to record a video of yourself in PowerPoint, continue reading.

1. How do I insert a voice recording into PowerPoint?

To add a voice-over to PowerPoint:

Step 1. If you have a computer, save this automated voice file. Open the presentation PPT and locate the slide where you want to add audio.

Step 2. Click Insert on the toolbar, tap Audio under the tab, and click Audio on my PC… to select an existing audio file or click Record Audio… to record audio immediately.

Step 3. Now, you can play and pause the audio on the slide.

2. Why don't I have a record button on PowerPoint?

You cannot find a record button because you have not activated this function in your PowerPoint 2016, 2019, or 365. To enable the recording feature in PowerPoint:

Step 1. Go to Files > Options > Customize Ribbon.

Step 2. Under Main Tab, scroll down to find Record, check the box, and click OK to save changes.

Step 3. Go back to the toolbar, and you will see the Record tab.

3. What is the shortcut to start a video in PowerPoint?

To start a video in PowerPoint, press Alt + P or Ctrl + spacebar.