How to create a video from a PowerPoint presentation

Did you know that you can create a Windows video from a PowerPoint presentation using just PowerPoint 2010? Here we will show you how to create a video from your slides or presentation that can be distributed by using a disc, the web or via email.

First you need to open your PowerPoint presentation and then click on File. Then click on Save and Send and look for Create a Video submenu. Here you will need to choose the output video quality and then choose whether to use recorded timings and narration or not.

The quality option let you choose between Computer and HD display (with a resolution optimized for viewing on computer monitor or high definition display 960×720) or Internet & DBD using 640×480 resolution for uploading to the Web or burning to a standard DVD or package for CD. Lastly, you can choose a Portable Device which is optimized for mobile devices in a small screen.

Once you chose the options you can click on the large Create Video button to save the wmv video. This will create a video from your PowerPoint (.ppt) presentation.

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