How Do I Add Audio to Canva Per Slide?

October 4, 2023 canva

Adding audio to your Canva presentation can greatly enhance the overall experience for your audience. Whether you want to include a background music track, a voiceover narration, or any other audio element, Canva allows you to easily incorporate it into each slide. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps of adding audio to Canva per slide.

Step 1: Accessing the Audio Options

To begin, open your Canva presentation project. Once you are in the editor, select the slide where you want to add audio. Look for the "Audio" tab located in the toolbar on the left-hand side of your screen.

Step 2: Uploading Audio Files

Under the "Audio" tab, click on the "Upload" button. This will allow you to upload audio files from your computer or choose from Canva's media library. Supported audio file formats include MP3 and WAV.

Uploading from Computer:

Select "Upload" and locate the audio file on your computer.
Click "Open" to upload it to Canva.

Choosing from Media Library:

If you prefer using Canva's media library, click on "Media Library" under the "Audio" tab.
Browse through the available options and choose an audio file that suits your needs.

Step 3: Adding Audio to a Slide

Once you have uploaded or selected an audio file, it's time to add it to your slide.

Select the desired slide where you want to place the audio by clicking on it.
Under the "Audio" tab, click on the audio file you want to add. The audio will automatically be added to the selected slide.

Step 4: Adjusting Audio Settings

Canva provides various options to customize your audio settings.

To adjust the volume, click on the slide with the audio and use the volume slider located at the bottom left corner of the editor.
If you want to loop the audio, simply click on the "Loop" icon next to the volume slider.
To remove or replace an audio file, select the slide with the audio and click on "Remove Audio" under the "Audio" tab. Then follow Step 2 to upload or select a new audio file.

Step 5: Previewing and Presenting

After adding and customizing your audio files, it's essential to preview your presentation before sharing it with others.

To preview your presentation, click on the "Play" button located at the top right corner of Canva's editor.
Make sure all your slides with audio are playing correctly and adjust any settings if necessary.

Now that you have successfully added audio to Canva per slide, you can confidently present your project knowing that it will captivate your audience's attention. Experiment with different soundtracks or voiceovers to create a truly immersive experience.