"Can I add Tidal music to PowerPoint slides as background music?" No, you can't do that directly. Tidal music is encrypted and under DRM protection, which can be only played within its platform. While Microsoft PowerPoint can only support standard and unencrypted audio files, it can't read or import your Tidal downloads.
In this case, you need to remove the protection from Tidal music and convert Tidal audio into common audio formats first. In this post, you can discover 2 methods to convert and use Tidal in PowerPoint.
Part 1. How to Convert Tidal Music for PowerPoint via AudFree Tidal Converter
If you want to use the studio-level audio quality of Tidal in PowerPoint, you need a professional tool. AudFree Tidal Music Converter is good at Tidal format conversion and high-fidelity quality preservation. Also, it can remove DRM from Tidal entirely.
As we all know, PowerPoint supports MP3, M4A, WAV, WMA and other audio file formats. AudFree Tidal Converter aims to convert Tidal songs to MP3, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Lossless, M4A and M4B files. You can select the output format as MP3 and WAV. Besides, it can keep Tidal music at up to HiRes FLAC quality(24-bit/192kHz), which is the same as the original songs.
As the AudFree runs at 37X faster speed, you will gain Tidal tracks in a short time. And it supports batch downloading and conversion. All the songs' title, genre, year, group, album cover and other ID3 tags will be preserved. You can keep Tidal music forever after you finish the conversion.
AudFree Tidal Music Converter
- Use Tidal in PowerPoint losslessly with no network connection
- Download Tidal music as MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A and M4B files
- Keep ID3 tags of Tidal songs, customize output parameters
- Run at 37X faster speed, keep Tidal tracks forever
Now, follow the steps below to learn how to export Tidal music as local audio files for use in PowerPoint.
- Step 1. Transfer Tidal Songs to AudFree Software
- First, download and launch AudFree Tidal Music Converter free trial version on your computer. When the app is opened, please log in to your Tidal music account. Then browse the Tidal audio content you want to download, click the + > Add to list button to upload Tidal tracks.
- Step 2. Customize Output Format for Tidal to PowerPoint
- Tap the icon "Menu" > "Preferences" on the top of the interface. Then choose Conversion. MP3 is recommended to you as the output format because it is a common and widely-used audio format. Moreover, the AudFree tool also enables you to personalize the channel, bit rate and sample rate. If you want to reset the output folder, just press on the "Output Directory" button.
- Step 3. Start to Convert Tidal Music for PowerPoint
- Hit the "Convert" button at the bottom. The AudFree Tidal Songs Converter will begin to export playlist from Tidal. When it is done, you can get the converted Tidal songs in the output folder you set.
If you want to add music to PowerPoint from not only Tidal but also other music services, you can use AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder to download music you like. It supports Spotify, YouTube Music, Qobuz, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Apple Music and so on.
Part 2. How to Record Tidal Audio for PowerPoint Free via Audacity
If you prefer a free tool to get Tidal music for PowerPoint, you can use open-source audio recording to capture Tidal music from your computer.
Audacity is a highly recommended. It can record and save audio in MP3, WAV, FLAC and other formats. Besides, you can add effects and mix audio tracks within the tool. However, it is a little bit difficult to use for beginners. Besides, it can't remove ads while recording and doesn't support batch recording.
You must mute your system notifications before you hit record on Audacity.
Step 1. Download and install the latest version of Audacity on your computer.
Step 2. Open Audacity, go to 'Edit' > 'Preferences' from the menu bar.
Step 3. Choose 'Audio Settings' > 'Windows WASAPI' from the 'Host' box.
Step 4. Choose 'Transport' > 'Transport Options' > 'Software Playthrough' and disable it.
Step 5. Now, play 'Record' in Audacity. Then play Tidal music on your computer and the recording process will start.
Step 6. After recording, tap 'File' > 'Export' > 'Export as MP3' > 'Save' to store Tidal music on your computer.
Part 3. How to Add Converted Tidal Music to PowerPoint
Now, you can import the converted Tidal songs to your PowerPoint slides. Follow the tutorial below.
Step 1. On the PowerPoint slide where you want to add Tidal music, click 'Insert' > 'Audio' > 'Audio on My PC' on the menu bar.
Step 2. Choose the converted Tidal songs from your computer and hit 'Insert' to place a small speaker icon onto your slide canvas direclty.
Step 3. Click the newly placed speaker icon to display the "Playback" tab at the top of the screen. In the "Audio Tools" group, check the "Play Across Slides" checkbox and set the start condition to "Automatically" so that the music continues to loop throughout the presentation.
Part 4. FAQs about Tidal to PowerPoint
Can I Just Hyperlink a Tidal Track in My PowerPoint Slide Instead of Converting It?
Yes, you can copy the URL of a Tidal song and embed it on your slides directly. Yet, when you click the link during your presentation, a web browser or desktop app is forced to launch, thereby obscuring your slides and disrupting the visual continuity of the presentation. Besides, background music cannot play automatically or loop seamlessly in the background behind your slides. Instead, you must manually control the music playback within a separate window.
Is It Legal to Use Tidal Music in Public PPT?
In personal, private, or educational settings that fall under the principles of 'fair use', such as high school coursework projects or internal team meetings, the use of downloaded copyrighted music is entirely permissible. However, using such tracks for large-scale public broadcasts or for commercial, profit-generating activities typically constitutes a violation of both the platform's Terms of Service and applicable copyright laws.
So, if you are presenting at a large-scale ticketed conference or hosting a corporate webinar, it is imperative to select properly licensed and royalty-free stock music to avoid potential legal disputes.
Why Is My Converted Tidal Music Not Playing When I Send the PowerPoint to a Colleague?
This issue typically arises when audio files are merely linked to a local hard drive rather than being directly embedded within the presentation file itself. Older versions of PowerPoint would by default handle large audio files as links to save space. To fix this problem, please ensure that you are using a newer version of Microsoft Office (2016 or later), as these versions typically embed most audio files automatically.
If you are using an older version, be sure to place the converted Tidal MP3 files in the same folder as the PPTX file, and then package (compress) the entire folder together before sending it via email.
Miley Swift
Staff Editor
