Import PowerPoint slides to generate a new video
Select the New video button located in the top right of the Synthesia.
Click on Import PowerPoint option.
Upload your PowerPoint file.
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Once uploaded:
Text elements, shapes, images, and videos from your slides become editable in Synthesia.
With editable elements, you can:
animate them natively in Synthesia
ensure that the output is visually consistent once text is translated
replace elements in Synthesia without re-importing the PPT
Speaker notes are imported as the script for your video.
Fonts are detected automatically. For any missing fonts, you can either choose a replacement or upload the original files to preserve the design.
📌 Freemium & Starter plan users cannot upload custom fonts.
If you would like to upgrade your plan, check out our upgrade guide
💬 FAQs
What is the maximum file upload?
What is the maximum file upload?
The maximum file upload is 1 GB or 100 slides (supported format is .pptx).
Are PowerPoint animations imported?
Are PowerPoint animations imported?
No, animations are not supported.
What can I add in Synthesia?
What can I add in Synthesia?
You can add avatars, shapes, text overlays, and more within the editor.