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How to Insert Video in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Use Insert Video in WPS on Windows with 3 how-to topics, including embedding a local video, linking to a video, and screen recording; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

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11. Embed Local VideoFree
22. Link to VideoFree
33. Screen RecordingFree

How-to Guide

1. Embed Local Video

Entry point: Insert tab → Video → Embed Video

  1. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
  2. Click the Video button.
  3. Select Embed Video.
  4. Choose the video file that you want to insert in the file dialog box.
  5. Click Open to finish the insertion.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The inserted video object appears on the current slide.
  • Next actions: You can continue to adjust the video position and size or start slideshow playback.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Selecting the wrong video file may insert unintended content.
  • Environment limits: The video file must be stored in a location that the current device can access.

Entry point: Insert tab → Video → Link to Video

  1. Click the Video button on the Insert tab.
  2. Select Link to Video.
  3. Choose the video file that you want to link.
  4. The video is inserted into the current slide as a linked file.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: A video object appears on the current slide.
  • Next actions: During playback, the presentation can call the external video file for display.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Moving or renaming the original video file can break the link.
  • Environment limits: The playback device must be able to access the original video file path.

3. Screen Recording

Entry point: Insert tab → Video → Screen Recording

  1. Click the Video button on the Insert tab.
  2. Select Screen Recording.
  3. Select the screen area that you want to record.
  4. Click the record button to start recording.
  5. After recording is complete, the video is inserted into the current slide automatically.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: After recording is complete, a new video object appears on the current slide.
  • Next actions: You can preview or adjust the recorded content directly in the presentation.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: An incomplete recording area can leave out important content.
  • Environment limits: Close unrelated windows before recording to avoid capturing unnecessary content.