PowerPoint can save a presentation as an MP4 video, with transitions, animations and your recorded voice. Go to File › Export › Create a Video.
MenuFile › Export › Create a Video
FormatMP4 (or WMV)
Works inPowerPoint 2013 and later, Microsoft 365
Step 1 (optional): Record narration
Go to Record › From Beginning. Speak through each slide; PowerPoint saves your voice, the timings and any pen drawings. You can also turn on the camera.
Step 2: Create the video
- Go to File › Export › Create a Video.
- Choose the quality: Full HD (1080p) for YouTube and screens, lower for email.
- Choose Use Recorded Timings and Narrations, or Don’t Use and set Seconds spent on each slide (default 5).
- Click Create Video, choose MPEG-4 (.mp4), and save.
A progress bar appears at the bottom of the window. Don’t close PowerPoint until it finishes.
Tips for a better video
- Use 16:9 slides (Design › Slide Size) to fill YouTube and phone screens.
- Keep text short and large: people can’t pause on every slide.
- Add music with Insert › Audio and set it to Play in Background.
FAQ
Are animations and transitions included?
Yes, along with Morph and embedded videos.
Can I export just a few slides?
Hide the others first (right-click › Hide Slide), then export.