How to Loop Two Videos Across PowerPoint Slides
Question details
The user wants to continuously loop a presentation containing two videos with different dimensions and formats across two consecutive slides.
- Product
- PowerPoint / Presentation Software
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating a continuously looping presentation kiosk or display featuring two distinct video files.
- Observed behavior
- The presentation plays video 1 on slide 1, transitions to play video 2 on slide 2, and automatically loops back to slide 1 to repeat the process indefinitely.
Ensure both video files are saved in the same folder as your presentation to prevent broken links, and note the exact duration of each video for accurate slide transition timings.
Configure Auto-Playback, Slide Transitions, and Continuous Looping
This is the standard method for playing videos sequentially across slides and looping the entire presentation automatically.
By combining automatic video playback, timed slide advancements, and presentation-wide looping settings, you can create a seamless kiosk-style display.
Go to Slide 1, click 'Insert' > 'Video' and add your first video. Repeat for Slide 2 with your second video. Drag the corners of each video to fill the slides if necessary, regardless of their original dimensions.
Select the video on Slide 1, go to the 'Playback' tab on the ribbon, and change the 'Start' option to 'Automatically'. Do the same for the video on Slide 2.
Go to the 'Transitions' tab. Under the 'Advance Slide' section on the far right, uncheck 'On Mouse Click'. Check the 'After' box and input the exact duration of the video on that slide. Repeat this step for both slides.
Navigate to the 'Slide Show' tab, click 'Set Up Slide Show', and check the box that says 'Loop continuously until 'Esc''. Click 'OK' to save your settings.
Export the Presentation as a Single Looping Video
If transition timings cause playback glitches, exporting the presentation as a single video file creates a smoother looping experience without relying on slide settings.
Seamlessly Loop Videos in WPS Presentation
WPS Presentation provides intuitive tools to manage multimedia elements, allowing you to easily set up auto-playing videos, precise slide transitions, and continuous slideshow looping.
- 1. Insert your videos: Open WPS Presentation and insert your videos onto Slide 1 and Slide 2.
- 2. Enable automatic playback: Click on each video, navigate to the 'Video Tools' tab, and set the start option to 'Automatically'.
- 3. Set transition timings: Go to the 'Transitions' tab, check 'Auto After', and enter the total playback time of the corresponding video.
- 4. Loop the slideshow: Navigate to 'Slide Show' > 'Set Up Show', check the 'Loop continuously until 'Esc'' box, and start your presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my video getting cut off before it finishes playing?
This usually happens if the slide transition time is shorter than the video's actual duration. Go to the 'Transitions' tab and ensure the 'Advance Slide After' time is equal to or slightly longer than your video's total length.
Can I loop the presentation if the videos have different formats or dimensions?
Yes. PowerPoint and WPS Presentation support multiple video formats across consecutive slides. You can manually resize each video by dragging its corners to cover the entire slide canvas, regardless of its original aspect ratio.
How do I stop the slideshow once it starts looping continuously?
When a slideshow is configured to 'Loop continuously until 'Esc'', you can simply press the 'Esc' (Escape) key on your keyboard at any time. This will immediately end the presentation and return you to the editing interface.
