Embed Presentations on Your Website

Putting a deck on your site should take minutes, not a weekend. Here’s the quick map: you can embed presentations on a website with an iFrame from Office 365 (OneDrive/SharePoint), use Publish to the web in Google Slides, convert to HTML5, or fall back to a PDF. If you need step-by-step detail for Slides, start with our focused guide on how to embed Google Slides in a website.

If your deck lives in PowerPoint, you can still embed it in a couple clicks via OneDrive or the Office Web Viewer. We also have a dedicated walkthrough for putting PowerPoint on your website.

Below, you’ll find the practical methods, platform-specific steps (WordPress, Shopify, Wix), a compact comparison, and the fixes for the most common issues—permissions, X-Frame-Options, and responsive sizing. By the end, you’ll have a reliable, responsive presentation embed—without wrestling your theme.

Overview

You embed presentations on a website for three common reasons: to share a sales deck, publish a webinar slide pack, or keep specs current without re-uploading files. The core methods:

• Office 365 embed (PowerPoint): Host the .pptx in OneDrive or SharePoint and use the built-in Embed option or the Office Web Viewer. Updates to the source file flow to the embed.
• Google Slides publish: Use Slides’ Publish to the web to get an iFrame that stays in sync as you update the presentation.
• HTML5 converters: Generate a static HTML package for speed and full control. Great for performance, but updating the deck means re-exporting and re-uploading.
• PDF fallback: Universal, fast, and lightweight. You lose animations but gain simplicity.

For detailed platform recipes, the sections below include copy-paste iFrame presentation snippets and minimal CSS for a responsive presentation embed.

Add presentation embeds instantly with MicroEdits

If your theme won’t let you paste iFrames, or if you just want this done now, MicroEdits is the easiest path. Describe what you want—Embed our Q4 Google Slides deck beneath the hero, full width, 16:9, lazy-load—and it appears on your existing website. No coding. No toggles. No rebuilding pages.

• Works anywhere: WordPress, Shopify, Wix, custom sites—if it’s on the web, MicroEdits can place and adjust the embed.
• Fast feedback: Preview changes, share them for review, tweak size and parameters, then apply instantly.
• No copy-paste: MicroEdits generates and applies the changes directly to your site.

To get started, enter your site, say where the deck should go, and what it should look like. That’s it—your embed shows up like magic.

How embedding works (PowerPoint vs Google Slides)

• PowerPoint via Office 365/OneDrive/SharePoint

  • Save your .pptx in OneDrive or SharePoint.
  • Use the file’s Embed option to generate a code snippet, or point the Office Web Viewer at a publicly accessible .pptx.
  • The viewer URL often looks like:

    <iframe
      src="https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/embed.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fslides.pptx"
      width="960"
      height="569"
      allowfullscreen
      loading="lazy"
      title="PowerPoint presentation"
    ></iframe>
    

  • Changes to the source file update the embed automatically, assuming sharing is configured correctly. See Microsoft’s guidance on embedding files.

• Google Slides Publish to the web

  • In Slides: File → Publish to the web → Embed. Choose autoplay/loop if needed.
  • You’ll get an iFrame similar to:

    <iframe
      src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/YOUR-SLIDES-ID/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000"
      width="960"
      height="569"
      allowfullscreen
      loading="lazy"
      title="Google Slides deck"
    ></iframe>
    

  • Any edits to the Slides file roll into the embed automatically. See Publish to the web for details.

Platform setup: WordPress, Shopify, Wix

No builder is the same, but the pattern is: paste the iFrame into an HTML-friendly block/section, then make it responsive.

• WordPress (Block Editor)

  • Add a Custom HTML block and paste your iFrame. Official docs: Custom HTML block.
  • Make it responsive with a simple wrapper:

    <div class="presentation-embed ratio-16x9">
      <iframe
        src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/YOUR-SLIDES-ID/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000"
        loading="lazy"
        allowfullscreen
        title="Slide deck"
      ></iframe>
    </div>
    

    /* Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS */
    .presentation-embed {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .ratio-16x9 {
      padding-top: 56.25%;
    } /* 16:9 */
    .presentation-embed iframe {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      border: 0;
    }
    

• Shopify (Online Store 2.0)

  • In the theme editor, add a section where you want the deck. Use a Custom Liquid section and paste the iFrame; Liquid accepts HTML fine.
  • If needed, add the CSS above to theme settings or your theme’s stylesheet. Adjust padding for 4:3 with padding-top: 75%.

• Wix

  • Add the HTML iFrame/Embed element and paste your iFrame URL. Wix places it where you drop it; size it to 100% width for responsiveness; use the same CSS idea if your template allows custom CSS.

Tip: If your builder sanitizes iFrames or your theme blocks embeds, MicroEdits can place and size the iFrame for you without detours.

Comparisons: Office 365 vs Google Slides vs HTML5

A quick, pragmatic summary to help you choose:

When in doubt, start with Slides or Office embeds. If you need tighter control or no external dependencies, consider an HTML5 export.

Performance and accessibility

A smooth embed respects both speed and users:

• Lazy-load: Add loading=“lazy” on the iFrame to delay work below the fold. See MDN’s iFrame loading attribute for behavior nuances.
• Responsive sizing: Use the ratio wrapper shown above; avoid fixed heights in complex layouts.
• Secure context: Host your deck over HTTPS to prevent mixed-content blocks. See MDN on mixed content.
• Keyboard navigation: Ensure the iFrame has a descriptive title. Don’t trap focus; allow users to tab in and out.
• Contrast and controls: If your slides contain small text, consider bumping font sizes or supplying a link to Open in new tab near the embed.

Example with good defaults:

<div class="presentation-embed ratio-16x9">
  <iframe
    src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/YOUR-SLIDES-ID/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000"
    loading="lazy"
    allowfullscreen
    title="Company roadmap slides"
  ></iframe>
</div>

Troubleshooting

• Blocked iFrames (X-Frame-Options / frame-ancestors)
  If you see refused to connect or a blank box, the host forbids embedding. Use Google Slides’ Publish to the web, OneDrive’s Embed, or host a converted HTML/PDF. Background: MDN on X-Frame-Options and frame-ancestors.

• Permission errors
  Ensure OneDrive/SharePoint sharing is set to Anyone with the link can view or the file is embedded via the official method. For Slides, make sure it’s published (not just shared).

• Non-responsive embeds
  Wrap the iFrame in the ratio container and remove fixed dimensions. Use 56.25% for 16:9, 75% for 4:3.

• Autoplay/loop not working
  For Slides, set start=true, loop=true, and delayms to your timing. For Office viewer, options are limited—use Slides or HTML5 if you need fine control.

• Share link vs embed link confusion
  A share URL is not an embed URL. Always grab the official embed code or the viewer URL.

If your platform strips iFrames, let MicroEdits place the embed and style it for you—no theme surgery required.

Related guides

If you want deep, step-by-step coverage, see our guide to embedding a PPT file directly. For Slides and PowerPoint specifics, you’ll also find dedicated articles linked earlier in this page.

FAQ

What’s the difference between PPT and PPTX when embedding?

PPTX is the modern PowerPoint format and plays nicer with web viewers and cloud storage. PPT is older and may require conversion for full fidelity. If you host on OneDrive and use the official Embed option, both can work, but PPTX typically renders faster and cleaner. When possible, convert PPT to PPTX before embedding to reduce hiccups and improve compatibility.

Can I track views or interactions on embedded presentations?

Basic embeds don’t push events to your analytics automatically. You have two options: track the page view itself and time-on-page, or layer a third-party tool that observes scroll and interaction patterns near the embed (e.g., heatmaps or session analytics). For precision—like slide-level events—consider hosting an HTML5 version that can emit custom analytics events.

Will embedding a deck hurt SEO?

An iFrame is opaque to search engines. The content inside the presentation won’t help your page rank directly. Add a concise, descriptive summary below the embed—headings, key points, and a text transcript. This helps users and gives search engines indexable context. Also ensure the iFrame title is descriptive for accessibility.

How do I make the embed mobile-friendly?

Use a responsive wrapper that preserves aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9). Avoid fixed heights, and allow the container to scale to 100% width. If your slides contain dense text, provide a link to open the deck in a new tab. Keeping margins generous and font sizes larger in the source deck also improves mobile readability.

What if my company restricts public sharing?

If your policies disallow public embeds, consider hosting behind auth and linking users to the file directly on OneDrive/SharePoint or Google Drive with appropriate access. Alternatively, export a sanitized version for public consumption (PDF or HTML5) while keeping the internal deck private. Always align with your security policies.

Can I autoplay a presentation on page load?

Google Slides supports autoplay via start=true, loop=true, and delayms. Be mindful of user experience; auto-advancing content can be disorienting and may conflict with reduced-motion preferences. Office embeds offer fewer autoplay controls; if you require granular timing, consider Slides or an HTML5 export.

Copy-and-paste snippets

• Google Slides (responsive)

  <div class="presentation-embed ratio-16x9">
    <iframe
      src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/YOUR-SLIDES-ID/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000"
      loading="lazy"
      allowfullscreen
      title="Demo slides"
    ></iframe>
  </div>
  

• PowerPoint via Office Web Viewer

  <div class="presentation-embed ratio-16x9">
    <iframe
      src="https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/embed.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fslides.pptx"
      loading="lazy"
      allowfullscreen
      title="Demo PowerPoint"
    ></iframe>
  </div>
  

• Minimal CSS (drop into your theme/custom CSS)

  .presentation-embed {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ratio-16x9 {
    padding-top: 56.25%;
  }
  .ratio-4x3 {
    padding-top: 75%;
  }
  .presentation-embed iframe {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
  }
  

References:

• Google Slides Publish to the web: official help
• Microsoft OneDrive/SharePoint Embed: official help
• MDN: X-Frame-Options