How to Add Voice-Overs to Canva Presentations

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Method 1: Add Audio Files

Since Canva has limited customization options, you must ensure the audio files are trimmed before uploading. Also, all your files must be appropriately named and uploaded to avoid confusion later.

Step 1:Open the presentation and select the slide where you want to add the voice-over.

Step 2:Click theUploadssection on the left and switch to theAudiotab to reveal all the audio files.

Step 3: Drag and drop the audioat the bottom of the selected slide, and position it appropriately using drag.

Repeat the above steps for all the slides. Once everything is in place, tap thePlaybutton to view and hear your voice-overs. If you have missed uploading an audio file, you can manually do it when editing the presentation.

This method comes in handy when you cannot access thePresent and Recordoption, which we have explained next.

Method 2: Present and Record

Canva has a built-in method—Present and Record—for adding voice-overs to already-made presentations. One of the most significant drawbacks is that you need a quiet room and don’t have the option to trim the recorded audio.

Step 1: Open the presentation and click on thethree-dot menuat the extreme right corner.

Step 2: SelectPresent and Recordfrom the list of options >Start Recording.

Step 3:It will prompt you to allow access to the camera and microphone. Since you only need to perform a voice-over, skip the camera permission and giveaccess to your microphone.Once done, click on theStart recordingbutton.

Step 4:Now, record your voice for all the slides. The slides with recorded audio are marked in red. Remember to move along the slides as the presentation asks.

When you need to pause, click onPause. This way, you can also skip a few slides where you do not want any voice-overs.

Step 5: Once the recording is complete, click onDoneat the top right corner.

Depending on the length of the audio and the presentation’s content, the download might take time.

In addition to the direct download, Canva allows you to copy and share the link to the presentation directly.

Method 3: Using AI

Many voice-over AI apps can connect to Canva and help you convert text to voice using multiple voice profiles. Here, we are using Murf AI.

Step 1:Open Canva, go toApps, and search forMurf AI.

Step 2:Click on it, sign in using your existing account, or sign up.

Step 3:Once done, it will prompt you to use it in theexisting or new design.

Step 4:In the Canva presentation editor, you will have access toMurif AI on the left, where you can selectlanguage, avoice profile, and atext boxwhere you can type the text and choosestyle,speed, andpitch.

Step 5:Select the slide where you want to add the voice-over, click onGenerate voiceover, andAdd to the design.

It’s easy to add voice-over using AI apps, but there are limitations when using a free account. For example, Murf AI limits voice-over time to 12-15 minutes.

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Last updated on 29 April, 2024

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