Take your presentation to the next level by turning it into a video with Prezi. Click Present in the Editor and select Record as a video. Choose to narrate your presentation or to to appear alongside your content, with the background removed for a clean, engaging look.
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Quick steps:
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How do I prepare my presentation for video?
Since you might be moving around your content to optimize it for video, we recommend you to first create a copy of your original presentation in case you'd like to present it full screen later. From the hamburger menu, select Make a copy.
Next, click on the Present button in the top right corner and select Record as a video. From the popup window, choose the option to appear next to your content.
How do I narrate my Prezi presentation without appearing on camera?
If you'd like to turn your presentation into a video but only record a voice over instead of appearing on camera, select Narrate your presentation. You can skip the Allow camera access and Adjust your content steps below, and jump to Practice instead.
How do I allow camera access in Prezi?
To appear next to your content, allow camera access to Prezi. You can use a built-in camera or connect an external camera for higher resolution. Click on the arrow to select from your camera options.
Once you select Turn on camera, you'll see the background of your presentation removed and replaced by you. Hi! 👋 We recommend selecting Freeze camera to continue editing your presentation.
How do I adjust my content so I’m visible next to it?
Since your face should also be visible alongside your content, you might need to rearrange objects on your canvas so nothing covers you while presenting.
Steps:
- Select a frame.
- Right-click and choose Detach content from frame.
- Move or resize elements so your face remains visible.
- Expand frames or draw new frames to create extra room for you on screen.
- Edit your presentation as usual. Prezi supports full editing during setup.
How do I practice before recording my Prezi video?
Once your presentation is ready, click on Record in Prezi Video. In a new window, you can activate your Presenter Notes, take a deep breath and run through your presentation a few times to get the feel of how it will look.
Then, hit Start recording to start your first take. Don’t worry if you don’t get it right on the first try, you can go through the presentation as many times as you want to get in the groove and get ready for the camera to roll.
How do I record my Prezi presentation as a video?
It’s showtime! You can record a video to share it as a link or save it as an .mp4 file.
You will be redirected to the Prezi Video online editor where you can record a video up to 15 minutes long. If you need to record for longer, you are able to do it though the Prezi Video desktop app.
Use the three icons at the bottom to switch between different views, and also the keyboard shortcuts: content on or off (1), only your content (2), or you and your content on the screen (3).
Click on the arrows on the right sidebar to move to the previous/next slide + the Home and Back buttons on the right side of the video window to return to the overview or to the previous level of the presentation. You'll also see the preview of the upcoming slide in the right sidebar.
If necessary, you can pause your recording by clicking the button under the video window and resume by clicking the same button again. When you're finished, click Finish recording and your video will start processing.
You can discard your recording and give it another go as many times as you wish until you are happy with the result.
How do I edit, save, and share my Prezi video?
Once finished recording, preview it and trim to remove any unnecessary footage from the beginning and the end. When you're ready, click Save video.
Once your video is processed, give it a catchy title, add a description and some hashtags, and adjust the privacy settings. You can also choose a different thumbnail, or upload a custom one.
Your video will be available on your Prezi Video dashboard but you can also preview, share it as a link, and download it to your computer directly from this page.
How do I present my presentation live?
You already know how to broadcast your Prezi presentation, but if you want to make your remote meetings and webinars even more memorable, you can present your content in real-time while being there next to it on the screen, explaining the details.
If you choose to go live, you will need to download and open the Prezi Video desktop application. Read to learn more about installing the Prezi Video desktop app and see the different streaming options with Prezi Video.
With the desktop application, you can also import your existing Prezi presentations and record a video in 1080p resolution, without the 15-minute time limit.*
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FAQ
Can I edit what Prezi Video creates?
Yes. You can rearrange content, trim your recording, change your layout, and update your title and thumbnail.
Can I upload PowerPoint slides or documents to use in Prezi Video?
Yes. You can import your PPT slides to Prezi and then record a video or go live following the above steps. Learn how to import your PowerPoint deck to Prezi.
Can I record or go live with Cameo in Prezi?
Yes. You can record or go live with Cameo by using the Prezi for desktop app. Learn how to use Cameo to go live and how to record a video with Cameo.
How do I use Prezi Video with Zoom?
Open the Prezi Video desktop app, then join your Zoom meeting and set Prezi Video as your camera in Zoom. This lets you appear next to your content (instead of screen sharing) while your presentation moves as you advance.
How do I use Prezi Video with Teams?
Use the Prezi Video desktop app, then select Prezi Video as your camera in Teams.
How do I use Prezi Video with Meet?
Use the Prezi Video desktop app, then in Google Meet choose Prezi Video as your camera (virtual camera).
How do I go live with my presentation?
To present live with you on screen next to your content, use the Prezi Video desktop app and select it as your camera in your meeting tool (Zoom, Teams, Meet, etc.).
Can I stream my Prezi content in real time?
Yes. When you go live using the Prezi Video desktop app, your content updates in real time as you navigate through your presentation.
Do I need to share my screen with Prezi Video?
No, Prezi Video is designed to work as a virtual camera, so your audience sees you and your content together via your camera feed.
How do I save my Prezi presentation as an MP4?
After recording, click Finish recording to preview. Trim if needed, then click Save video. Once it’s processed, download the video as an .mp4 from your video page (you can also share it as a link).
Can I record longer videos?
Yes. The online editor has a 15-minute recording limit. To record longer, use the Prezi Video desktop app, which supports unlimited length recording.
Where do I control my video layout?
In Prezi Video, use the view mode controls to switch what’s on screen (for example: your content only, you + content, or hiding content). While recording a converted Prezi presentation, you can also use shortcuts like 1, 2, 3 to switch views quickly.
How do I stop content from covering my face? How do I resize frames for video?
In the setup step (before recording), adjust your layout so your face stays clear:
- Select a frame.
- Right-click and choose Detach content from frame.
- Move or resize elements away from where you appear on screen.
- Expand frames or draw new frames to create extra room for you next to the content.
When should I create a video from an existing Prezi presentation, and when should I start from scratch?
- Start from an existing Prezi presentation when your content and structure are already solid, and you mainly need to adapt the layout for on-camera delivery (so you have room next to the content). This is also why making a copy first is recommended, so you can keep a full-screen version intact.
- Start from scratch (or use a video-optimized template) when you want the fastest path to a clean on-camera layout, especially for longer presentations or lots of frames, since video templates are designed to keep content readable and leave space for you on screen.
Why is my content in front of my video? How do I rearrange my frames?
This usually happens when the presentation wasn’t built with “you next to the content” in mind. Go back to the setup step and rearrange your layout:
- Detach content from the frame, then move/resize objects so they don’t sit where your on-camera video appears.
- Resize existing frames or add new frames to create more space for you on screen.
Once the layout is clear in practice mode, record again.