Title: How Do I Fix PowerPoint Won't Play Audio or Video - Stellar
Headings: PowerPoint Won’t Play Audio or Video on Windows 10 [FIXED]
PowerPoint Won’t Play Audio or Video on Windows 10 [FIXED]
How to fix audio and video not playing in PowerPoint?
If you’re facing any such or other media files related issues in PowerPoint, troubleshoot the problem using the following methods:
Why can’t you play video/audio media in PowerPoint?
Methods to fix PowerPoint won’t play audio/ video files
Method 1: Reboot your computer
Method 2: Clear the temp files folder
Method 3: Optimize Media Compatibility
Steps to set media compatibility in PowerPoint:
Method 4: Convert audio/video to a supported format
To check which PowerPoint version you are using in Windows:
2. Click on File > Account.
Method 5: Compress the media file in PowerPoint on Windows 10
Steps to compress a video file in PowerPoint:
Method 6: Embed the media file in PowerPoint
Method 7: Install the right codecs to play videos in PowerPoint
Method 8: Open PowerPoint in Office Safe Mode
Steps to start PowerPoint in Safe Mode:
Method 9: Install the latest PowerPoint
Method 10: Repair corrupt videos in PowerPoint
Steps to repair corrupt videos:
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Content: Clear the temp files folder
Temp files can slow your Windows 10 performance to the extent that PowerPoint videos won’t play automatically. So you must delete the unwanted temp files on your computer. Close all the programs and follow the below steps to clear temp files: Click Start > Run. In the Run dialog box, type %temp% and click OK. This will open the temp folder on your Windows PC. Select the .tmp files and press Delete. This should resolve the videos not playing PowerPoint issue. Method 3: Optimize Media Compatibility
If the media file is not compatible, the embedded audio/ video won’t play in PowerPoint and show an error.