How do I add a video to my Powtoon?

Powtoon Studio lets you add a video to a slide in two ways: as a background (behind all other content) or as an object (moveable, lockable, and animatable like any other element on the stage). Each slide supports up to two videos — one background video and one video object.

Before you start

• You must be working in Create mode in Powtoon Studio.
• To add a video as an object, use the Videos tab. To add a video as a background, use the Backgrounds tab.
• If the video you select is longer than the slide, Powtoon will prompt you to either extend the slide or trim the video.

Add a video as an object

Adding a video as an object places it on the stage, where you can reposition it, lock it in place, and apply entrance, exit, and movement effects.

1. Go to the slide where you want to add the video.
2. Select the Videos tab in the Powtoon Studio library panel.
3. Search for a video or browse the available video libraries.
   ► Hover over a thumbnail to preview the video before adding it.
4. Select the video you want to add. The video appears on the stage as an object.

Add a video as a background

Adding a video as a background places it behind all other content on the slide. It cannot be moved or animated independently.

1. Go to the slide where you want to add the video.
2. Select the Backgrounds tab in the Powtoon Studio library panel.
3. Search for a video or browse the available video libraries.
   ► Hover over a thumbnail to preview the video before adding it.
4. Select the video you want to add. The video is applied as the slide background.

Handle a video that is longer than the slide

If the video you add is longer than the current slide duration, Powtoon displays a prompt asking how you want to handle the difference.

1. Review the prompt that appears after you select the video.
2. Choose one of the following options:
   • Extend Length — extends the slide duration to match the full length of the video.
   • Trim Video — shortens the video to match the current slide duration.

Extend a video across multiple slides

If you want a video to continue playing across more than one slide, you can extend the slide after adding the video.

1. Add the video to the slide using either method above.
2. In the slide panel, locate the thumbnail for the slide you want to extend.
3. Hover over the three dots in the bottom-right corner of the slide thumbnail.
4. Click Extend.
5. Adjust the new slide length if needed.

What happens after you add a video

• If you added the video as an object, you can move it around the stage, lock it in place, and apply entrance, exit, and movement effects.
• If the video is shorter than the slide, it plays until it ends and then the last frame stays visible for the remainder of the slide.
• Each slide supports a maximum of two videos: one background video and one video object.