📚 Why Teachers Should Turn Their PPTs into Videos
In today’s hybrid and digital classrooms, static slides just don’t cut it. Teachers everywhere are turning their PowerPoint presentations into video lessons that can be shared, reused, and even assigned as homework or flipped learning materials.
If you’re a teacher who’s ever asked:
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“How do I add voiceover to my slides?”
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“Can I animate my PPT into a teaching video?”
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“What’s the easiest tool to do this—without editing headaches?”
This blog is for you. ✅
🛠️ Best Tools to Convert PPT to Video (With Pros & Cons)
1️⃣ Microsoft PowerPoint (Built-in Export to Video)
💻 Best for: Teachers who already use PowerPoint
How it works:
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Go to
File→Export→Create a Video -
Add narration and timings
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Export as MP4
Pros:
✅ Free if you already use PPT
✅ No extra downloads
✅ Retains slide animations
Cons:
❌ Voice recording isn’t always intuitive
❌ Limited editing options post-export
2️⃣ Canva (Free + Pro)
🎨 Best for: Visually polished lesson videos
How it works:
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Upload your PPT or create from scratch
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Add transitions, voiceovers, music
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Export as video
Pros:
✅ Super easy UI
✅ Access to animations and audio
✅ Great for adding teacher branding
Cons:
❌ Free version has some export limitations
❌ Uploading large PPTs may need formatting fixes
3️⃣ Lumen5 (AI-Powered)
🤖 Best for: Teachers who want AI to do the heavy lifting
How it works:
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Upload your PPT or paste your lesson text
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Lumen5 creates a video with slides, visuals, and transitions
Pros:
✅ Very fast
✅ Auto-generates visual scenes
✅ Great for social media lessons
Cons:
❌ Limited free features
❌ Not designed for detailed educational slides
4️⃣ Prezi Video
🌐 Best for: Interactive, dynamic video lessons
How it works:
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Upload your presentation or design in Prezi
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Record yourself alongside your content (picture-in-picture)
Pros:
✅ Very engaging
✅ Good for live teaching or recorded sessions
✅ Great for teacher visibility in videos
Cons:
❌ Steeper learning curve
❌ Free version adds branding
5️⃣ OBS Studio (Free Screen Recorder)
🖥️ Best for: Tech-savvy teachers who want full control
How it works:
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Open your PPT in full screen
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Use OBS to record your voice and screen
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Export and edit with any editor
Pros:
✅ 100% free
✅ High quality
✅ Works offline
Cons:
❌ Manual setup needed
❌ No built-in video editing
🎁 Bonus: AI Tools That Auto-Convert Slides
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Tome.app – Create storytelling decks with AI narration
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Synthesia – Turn text/PPT into video with AI avatars
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SlidesAI.io – Summarize and animate slides into talking presentations
✅ PowerPoint (Built-in)
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Free Plan: Yes
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Paid Plan: Included with Microsoft 365 (~$6.99/month)
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Best For: Simple video export with narration
✅ Canva
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Free Plan: Yes (limited export features)
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Paid Plan: Starts at $5.99/month (billed annually)
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Best For: Beautiful visuals, voiceover, animations
✅ Lumen5
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Free Plan: Yes (watermarked videos)
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Paid Plan: Starts at $19/month
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Best For: Fast AI-powered video creation
✅ Prezi Video
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Free Plan: Yes (limited features)
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Paid Plan: Starts at $5/month
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Best For: Picture-in-picture teaching videos
✅ OBS Studio
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Free Plan: ✅ Always Free
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Paid Plan: ❌ Not applicable
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Best For: Screen recording with full control
✅ Tome.app
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Free Plan: Yes
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Paid Plan: Starts at $10/month
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Best For: AI storytelling & slide narration
✅ Synthesia
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Free Plan: ❌ No
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Paid Plan: Starts at $30/month
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Best For: AI avatar + voice-based teaching videos
📌 Teacher Use Case Example
Miss Riya teaches Grade 6 science. She converts her “Photosynthesis” PowerPoint into a video using Canva, adds voiceover for each slide, and posts it on her class WhatsApp group.
Now, even absent students catch up—and she reuses it every year!
✅ Final Thoughts
Turning your PowerPoint into a video isn’t just about tech—it’s about teaching smarter, not harder.
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Save time with reusable lessons
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Support students with visual + auditory content
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Stay relevant in the blended learning world
📽️ Ready to try it out? Start with the tool that feels most comfortable—and level up from there.
Please comment if specific details required are required like voice over tools Image generation.
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