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- Captivate User Guide
- Get to know Captivate
- Adobe Captivate releases
- Adobe Captivate 13
- Adobe Captivate 12
- Project setup
- Import from PowerPoint
- Generative AI in Captivate
- Generative AI overview
- Generate text
- Generate images
- Generate avatar
- Generate transcripts
- Add and edit text
- Add and edit images
- Add and edit media
- Interactive components
- Create quizzes
- Add widgets
- Interactions and animations
- Enhance your e-learning project
- Simulation projects
- Timeline and TOC
- Review and collaborate
- Preview and publish
- Accessibility
- Design options in Adobe Captivate
- Additional resources
Learn how to enhance PowerPoint slides imported into Adobe Captivate with images, videos, audio, and AI-generated content for more engaging eLearning experiences.
Overview
After importing a PowerPoint presentation into Adobe Captivate, the platform automatically imports all media objects, including images, audio, and video. You can edit these imported elements directly within Captivate or enrich your eLearning slides by adding new media, including images, videos, SVGs, web objects, or characters.
Add new media to imported slides
To insert an image into an imported PowerPoint slide in Adobe Captivate, simply add a new media object. You can choose an image either from the Captivate asset library or upload one directly from your local machine. This allows you to enhance your slide without affecting the original imported content.
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Select the media type to insert on the slide.
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Select the media source, either from the system, available assets, or the web (videos and web objects).
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Customize the media by adjusting its visual appearance, resizing it, and repositioning it on the slide.
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Preview the slide to ensure the media appears correctly for the learner.
Work with images
Imported images preserve their visual quality and can be further refined with Captivate’s editing tools.
Edit imported images
You can make quick adjustments to images that came in with your PowerPoint slides.
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Select the image to reveal corner handles for resizing.
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Select the icon or double-click on the image to crop the image.
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Use the Transform settings in the Visual properties panel to fine-tune image placement and appearance:
- Resize precisely: Enter exact width (W) and height (H) values.
- Maintain proportions: Enable Lock aspect to preserve the image’s ratio.
- Position accurately: Set X and Y coordinates or drag the image freely.
- Rotate: Apply degree values (e.g., 45°) for angled layouts.
- Flip: Flip the image vertically or horizontally.
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Apply filters or visual effects from the Visual properties panel.
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Replace images on imported slides
To replace an image on imported slides, select a relevant one from Assets or upload it from your system.
Supported image formats:
- JPEG/JPG
- PNG
- BMP
- ICO
- GIF
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Select the image on an imported slide.
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Select Replace image next to Image source.
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Select a replacement image from Assets or upload an image from the system.
Generate images using AI
Instead of searching for suitable visuals, use Captivate’s generative AI to create custom images directly on imported slides. This saves time and ensures your visuals are tailored to your course content. Learn more about how to generate images using AI in Captivate.
Work with videos
Adobe Captivate supports both local video files and web videos from YouTube or Vimeo. The available editing options depend on how the video was initially embedded in PowerPoint.
- System videos (local files): The MP4 video format is supported.
- Web videos (YouTube, Vimeo): These can be imported, but editing options are limited. You cannot add closed captions, but if captions are included in the original video, they can be enabled during playback.
Add a new video to an imported slide
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Select Add media from the left toolbar and select Video..
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Add a video by selecting one from Assets, uploading a file from your system, or inserting a YouTube or Vimeo link.
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Preview the slide to confirm the video displays correctly and that both audio and playback function as expected.
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Select the ellipsis and choose a new video from Assets, the web, or your system to replace the existing one.
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Add audio and narration
Audio is an effective way to make imported PowerPoint slides more engaging. In Adobe Captivate, you can use audio for narration, feedback, and sound effects to guide learners through the content. Both MP3 and WAV formats are supported, whether the audio is applied at the slide level or directly to individual objects.
Add Audio to Slide Objects
Enhance interactivity by attaching audio to specific elements like text boxes, shapes, or images. For example:
- Play a sound when a learner selects an object.
- Trigger audio cues during slide interactions.
Learn more about adding audio to shapes and interactions on imported slides.
Add slide notes to AI avatar narration
One of the most powerful features of PowerPoint import is the way slide notes are handled. When you import a PowerPoint presentation into Captivate, any notes added to the original slides are automatically converted into editable transcripts that can be used with Captivate’s AI avatars.
How it works:
- Slide notes are automatically mapped to their corresponding imported slide.
- The notes are converted into editable transcripts.
- You can review and refine the text before generating audio.
- Choose from multiple voice styles and languages to produce narration.
- Sync the narration with slide playback for a natural learning experience.
This feature saves time by turning existing PowerPoint notes into ready-to-use narration scripts while still allowing you to adjust tone, clarity, and language. Learn more about how to create transcripts for avatar narration.
Add web objects, SVGs, and characters
Beyond images and videos, Captivate also supports other media to expand interactivity.
- Web objects: Embed live web pages, Google maps, videos, and PDF content directly within a slide. Learn more about web objects in Captivate.
- SVGs: Import SVGs that retain sharpness at any zoom level. Learn how to use SVGs in Captivate.
- Character assets: Insert animated characters from the Captivate asset library, customize their poses and expressions, and sync them with narration or interactions. Learn more about characters in Captivate.
Conclusion
You’re now equipped to enhance your imported PowerPoint slides in Adobe Captivate with engaging media elements. Begin by making simple edits to existing images and videos, and gradually explore adding new content as you become more familiar with the tools.
Keep these key tips in mind:
- Test early and often: Preview your media across different devices to ensure consistent performance.
- Optimize file sizes: Smaller media files help your eLearning projects load faster and run smoothly.
- Focus on learner experience: Include captions and alt text to improve accessibility and comprehension.
- Leverage AI creatively: Use AI to generate custom visuals when you're short on time or ideas.
With these practices, you can create more dynamic and learner-friendly content directly within Captivate.
