How to Shorten a YouTube Video in PowerPoint: 4 Easy Ways

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If you're trying to shorten a YouTube video without editing software, you've come to the right place. Since you can't directly trim an online video using PowerPoint, you can use an embed code or YouTube clips as a workaround. You can also shorten clips using a screen recording. Here's how to shorten a YouTube video in PowerPoint on your Windows or Mac computer.

Shortening YouTube Videos for PowerPoint

To shorten a YouTube video for presentation, you can use YouTube's clip feature. Navigate to a figure, click the menu option, and then click Clip . Set the time frame for the clip, and then click Share clip . Open PowerPoint's video insert tool, and then paste the clip link.

Method 1
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Using YouTube Clips

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  1. While you can't trim an online video using PowerPoint, you can use YouTube's clip feature to trim and share a certain part of a video. [1]
    • Keep in mind that clips are public.
  2. This is below the video. More options will expand.
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  3. The clipping editor will open.
  4. Drag the blue rectangle to select the part of the video you want to save. Use the start and end points to shorten the video or make it longer.
  5. A title is required to post your clip. You will see the Share clip option at the bottom-right corner.
  6. Once the clip is created, you'll see a pop-up menu with your clip link. Click Copy or manually select the link and copy it .
  7. You can find this in the top toolbar.
    • Make sure you're on the tab where you want the video.
    • On some versions of PowerPoint, you may need to click the Insert tab instead.
  8. This is in the Auto-play Media section.
  9. This will open a new menu.
  10. You can press CTRL + V (Windows) or CMD + V (Mac) to paste. The video may take a few seconds to load.
  11. This will insert your YouTube clip.
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Using an Embed Code

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  1. Make sure to determine your desired start and end point. You likely already have these timestamps in mind, but if not, use the YouTube video scrubber to determine where you would like to begin and end the video.
  2. The Shar e icon is indicated by an arrow, found underneath the YouTube video.
  3. It is the leftmost option, and is represented by a greater-than-sign and a less-than-sign pointing away from one another.
  4. Clicking "Embed" pulls up a large body of HTML. Copy the entire text to your device's clipboard.
    • Be sure to copy the HTML. Do not copy the link to the YouTube video.
  5. You can find this in the top toolbar.
    • Make sure you're on the tab where you want the video.
    • On some versions of PowerPoint, you may need to click the Insert tab instead.
  6. This is in the Auto-play Media section.
  7. This will open a new menu.
  8. You can press CTRL + V (Windows) or CMD + V (Mac) to paste. The video may take a few seconds to load.
    • Before you insert the video, you'll need to add the timestamp to the URL.
  9. Place the text immediately after the URL, towards the beginning of your HTML code. Replace [time] with your desired values.
    • The HTML code only interprets positive integers, and measures the video length in terms of seconds.
    • For example, if you want your video to start at 0:20 and end at 6:00, enter ?end=20&start=360 to the end of the YouTube URL. This should be within the URL's quotation marks.
  10. This will insert the shortened YouTube video.
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Method 3
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Shorten a Downloaded Video

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  1. You can find this in the top toolbar.
    • Make sure you're on the tab where you want the video.
    • On some versions of PowerPoint, you may need to click the Insert tab instead.
  2. This is in the Auto-play Media section.
  3. You can also select Stock Videos to select from Microsoft's library.
  4. Locate the video on your device or select one from Microsoft's library. Click Insert to add it to your PowerPoint presentation.
  5. This is in the top toolbar. If you don't see it, double-click your video.
  6. This is in the toolbar.
  7. Determine where you want the beginning and end of the video clip to be. Click and drag the markers as needed. Use the green marker to set the beginning of the clip and the red marker to set the end of the clip.
  8. The video will be trimmed.
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Using a Screen Recording

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  1. Make sure it is the slide in which you want to place your YouTube video.
    • This feature is not available for Office online.
  2. It should be the furthest option to the right, represented by a small video camera and a box. Your computer will then display an overlay for screen recording.
    • The order of the icons may differ across different iterations of Microsoft PowerPoint.
  3. Your computer will then display a small cross-haired cursor. Click on it and drag it to create a box around the video.
    • PowerPoint will record whatever is inside the box, so be sure to fit it as tightly around your video as possible.
    • PowerPoint will automatically record your screen's audio, as well as your cursor if it is within view. To change these settings, simply deselect them on the overlay's control panel.
  4. Prepare to play the video from wherever you would like it to begin. If you want to start the video from the beginning, simply allow it to play normally.
  5. When you have your desired start point ready, click "Record" and play the video.
    • You may click "Pause" at any time to stop the recording temporarily. Remember to pause the YouTube video as well, or it will jump when you play your recording back.
  6. This will end your recording.
  7. Click File and then Save to save your PowerPoint. Your recording will now be embedded in your intended slide.
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