Office Settings & Configuration

How to Play Multiple PowerPoint Videos Automatically in Sequence and Loop

Jason Miller Oct 19, 2026 871 views

Question details

The user wants to set up a presentation so that videos placed on different slides play sequentially automatically, and the entire slide deck continuously loops back to the beginning once finished.

How to Play Multiple PowerPoint Videos Automatically in Sequence and Loop

Product: PowerPoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Setting up an automated multimedia presentation, such as a continuous kiosk display or digital signage.
Observed behavior: The presentation needs to automatically advance through slides, trigger the video playback on each slide without manual clicking, and restart the show automatically at the end.

Before you start

Ensure all your video files are inserted into their respective slides and that you have determined the exact order in which they should play before adjusting the transition and playback settings.

Solution 1Recommended

Configure Auto-Play, Transitions, and Looping Across Slides

Use PowerPoint's built-in video playback settings and slide show configuration to automate your videos and loop the entire presentation.

This is the most common method for creating a kiosk-style presentation where one video is placed per slide, and the slides automatically advance to the next video.

Set videos to play automatically

Click on the video in your first slide to select it. Navigate to the 'Playback' tab on the ribbon, locate the 'Video Options' group, and change the 'Start' dropdown to 'Automatically'. Repeat this step for the videos on every slide.

Configure slide transitions

Select your slides in the thumbnail pane and go to the 'Transitions' tab. Under the 'Timing' group, uncheck the 'On Mouse Click' box and check the 'After' box, setting the time to 00:00.00. PowerPoint will automatically wait for the video to finish before advancing the slide.

Enable presentation looping

Navigate to the 'Slide Show' tab and click on 'Set Up Slide Show'. Under the 'Show options' section, check the box labeled 'Loop continuously until 'Esc''.

Start the presentation

Click 'OK' to save the settings, then press F5 or click 'From Beginning' to run your automated, looping video presentation.

Configure Auto-Play, Transitions, and Looping Across Slides

Kiosk Setup: This method is perfect for trade shows, waiting rooms, or digital signage where presentations need to run entirely unattended.

Solution 2

Sequence Multiple Videos on a Single Slide

Use the Animation Pane if you need multiple videos to play one after another on the exact same slide rather than advancing through multiple slides.

Effortless Presentation Automation

Set Up Auto-Playing, Looping Video Presentations in WPS Presentation

WPS Presentation provides an intuitive, lightweight, and completely free way to configure auto-playing videos and continuous looping slides. You can achieve the exact same automated kiosk-style playback as Microsoft PowerPoint with just a few clicks.

1. Insert your videos: Open your slide deck in WPS Presentation and insert your videos onto their respective slides.
2. Enable auto-play: Click on the video, navigate to the 'Video Tools' tab, and set 'Start' to 'Automatically'.
3. Set auto slide transitions: Go to the 'Transitions' tab, uncheck 'On Mouse Click', and check 'Auto After' (leave the timer at 00:00).
4. Loop the slide show: Go to the 'Slide Show' tab, click 'Set Up Show', and check 'Loop continuously until 'Esc''.
5. Play the presentation: Start your slide show to watch your videos play automatically in sequence and loop seamlessly.

Free and lightweight presentation softwareFully compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx) formatsIntuitive settings for slide transitions and multimedia playbackEasy kiosk mode setup for continuous looping displays

microsoft office alternative - wps office

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my slide advance before the video finishes playing?

This usually happens if the slide transition time is set shorter than the video duration and the video is not properly set to play automatically. Ensure the video playback is set to 'Automatically' and the transition 'Advance Slide After' is set to 00:00 so the system waits for the media to finish.

How do I stop the presentation from looping once it starts?

You can stop a looping presentation at any time by pressing the 'Esc' key on your keyboard. To disable the feature permanently, go to 'Set Up Slide Show' and uncheck the 'Loop continuously until 'Esc'' option.

Will audio from my videos overlap if they are on different slides?

No. When videos are placed on separate slides and configured to play in sequence using slide transitions, the audio for a video will only play while its respective slide is active on the screen.

Can I hide the video player controls during playback?

Yes. Select the video, go to the 'Playback' tab (or Video Tools), and check the box for 'Hide While Not Playing' or uncheck 'Show Media Controls' depending on your software version, ensuring a clean, cinematic look.

Office App Problems